Top ten projects
Our favourites from the decade
The Curve | £22mSlough
The Curve is Slough Borough Council’s flagship scheme that has helped transform the town centre, and was the first project undertaken through Slough Urban Renewal.
This unique building features a library, community learning rooms, registrar services, a café, a 280-seater performance space and a garden area.
At 90 metres long and 15 metres high, The Curve creates a welcoming pedestrian link between William Street, through to Mackenzie Square, and creates two new urban squares at each end of the building, enriching the pedestrian route with places to pause and enjoy the building in its space.
I am proud to be able to be here at the opening of this amazing facility. For years the centre of Slough has suffered from a lack of cultural activities and the library has suffered from an aging building and dated technology. Now there is a new site, bringing so much more than just a library or just a theatre.
2017 LABC (Central) Best Public Service Building
2017 Thames Valley Property Awards Development of the Year
Three storey discovery & learning centre
New library and cultural centre
Multi-use space, meeting rooms & classrooms
Café
Steel frame structure
Architect | CZWG Architects LLP & BBLUR architectureC&S | Peter Brett AssociatesMEP | Peter Brett Associates
Arbour Park Football Stadium | £12.7mSlough
The creation of a new 1950 capacity stadium and state-of-the-art 3G pitch for Slough Town Football Club.
The scheme was delivered as part of a wider leisure redevelopment programme being undertaken by Slough Urban Renewal. Arbour Park is a key outcome in the council's five year £35million leisure strategy,
Arbour Park comprised a new stadium, entrance and stand building with changing rooms, clubroom, bar and a meeting suite. A new four court sports hall with changing facilities, synthetic 3G floodlit pitch, a new car park and remodelling of the adjacent school sports hall. The stadium won best non-league ground in 2017 as well as other national industry awards.
I've been in regeneration and specifically leisure for years, so to have this investment now is amazing. Seeing the quality of this facility I'm so excited about the other facilities going forward! We went for a high spec on the pitch and it's really paid off! It's fantastic!
9/10 satisfaction
LABC Best Public Service Building
LABC Best Inclusive Building
Best non-league ground of the year award
1,950 capacity stadium
3G floodlit pitch
Conference suite
Kitchen and bar
Four court sports hall
Surface car park
Architect | Blue SkyPM | ArteliaC&S | WMLMEP | WML
Slough Ice Arena | £10.2mSlough
Refurbishment and extension of the existing Ice Arena in Slough to enhance its character, create legibility, enhance biodiversity and contribute to sustainability.
The scheme involved the complete strip out of the existing facility and a two storey canopy extensions to house a new café, kitchen, reception and office.
In addition a brand new ice rink was laid, changing rooms were upgraded and a new leisure suite was installed including gym ad fitness centre and climbing zone.
The entire seating was also upgraded, a new car park created and the building completely re-clad to create a visually stunning and brand new building for the Slough Jets and the local community.
The success of the grand opening this weekend and all the positive comments from local people is testament to the hard work and effort the Morgan Sindall team have put into this major refurbishment and extension.
On time and budget
9/10 quality
41% local employment
97% SME spend
40/50 CCS score
Refurbishment and re-clad
Two storey extension
New ice rink and seating
Fitness suite
Climbing wall
Offices and café
Architect | GT3PM | SUR/SBCC&S | EngenuitiMEP | BDP
Centre Site Leisure | £18.6mSlough
Design and construction of a new three storey leisure centre at the heart of Slough as part of the regeneration of the town.
Following the demolition of the existing leisure centre, the team created a brand new steel framed complex which included a 25m eight-lane swimming pool, learner pool with moveable floors and spectator area.
In addition, the BREEAM Very Good centre includes four sports courts, treatment rooms, cafe, fitness suite and studios and a selection of administration and office spaces.
The 5,000m2 facility also secured a national Silver Award at the Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards for its approach to community engagement.
We've worked with Morgan Sindall over various projects in Slough and we continue to have a great working relationship in which they provide modern and quality facilities which have increased community participation.
45/45 CCS score
National CCS silver award
BREEAM Very Good
Slough Urban Renewal (SUR)
5000 m2 facility
25m competition pool
Learner pool
Sports Hall
Fitness hub
Gym and Cafe
Architect | GT3PM | BDPC&S | BDPMEP | BDP
Basing View (Project Sienna) | £18.7mBasingstoke
Construction of Eli Lilly and Company’s new £19 million UK headquarters in Basingstoke was completed by MS Thames Valley team in just 13 months.
Located within the Basing View Enterprise Zone, the five‑storey, 45,000 sq ft Grade A office provides a modern workplace for the global pharmaceutical company, which has maintained an 80‑year presence in the town. Delivered for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and led by Muse Developments, the scheme incorporates ground‑floor retail space, a green roof and a shared 288‑space multi‑storey car park. The project marks a significant step in advancing the enterprise zone’s ambition for high‑quality commercial growth.
Alongside the wider economic benefits, the office building has achieved a BREEAM rating of Very Good and has delivered tangible social value that’s benefiting local people’s lives. The project utilised local suppliers and created high-quality local jobs.
£1.45k Community Donations
9/10 Satisfaction
BREEAM Very good
£400k saving on redesign and relocation of the car park
New-build five‑storey office building
Landscaping and external works
78 weeks
Architect | TP BennettPM | Buro FourC&S | Hurley Palmer Flatt/Morph Structures
Orion Academy | £12mOxforfordshire
The project included construction of a new 104‑place SEND school in Oxford, creating a modern 2,700 sqm single‑storey facility designed to enhance specialist learning.
The school includes 14 classrooms, dedicated science, art, music and design spaces, and a life‑skills suite supporting pupils’ independence. Central to the building is The Bridge, a flexible therapeutic and social hub for group and individual support.
To ensure continuity of learning, the project was completed through a tandem build approach, allowing teaching to continue in the existing school while the new academy was constructed on an adjacent site.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this exciting project. It’s been a huge effort to deliver it on time despite the pandemic. There has been great teamwork behind the shared goal of building this specialist learning environment.
8/10 satisfaction
DfE framework
New build SEND School
Sports England compliant pitch
Renewables including ASHP and PV Panels
Live site requiring a phased build approach
SIPS Cassette roof
Architect | HaverstockPM | RPS GroupC&S | TerellMEP | Terell
Old Library Site | £51mSlough
The construction of two new Marriott Hotel brands (Moxy and Residences Inn) at the heart of Slough.
Located on the site of the former library, the scheme was driven by the lack of quality, modern, short and long stay hotels within Slough; there was a need for a centrally located high brand hotel that could offer a mix of short and long term accommodation as well as address the requirement for new build residential accommodation to improve the city centre.
The project developed into the construction of two new Marriott hotels, as well as 64 apartments and 4,000sqft of restaurant and retail space along with off site parking, right at the heart of Slough town centre. The project is being delivered under the Slough Urban Renewal (SUR).
Several months ahead (!) of schedule, I was extremely proud to accept the practical completion. We couldn’t be more proud of the partnership that has delivered this high quality project. Whilst it is cheesy, teamwork does really make the dream work.
10/10 satisfaction
Moxy Hotel
Residences Inn
City centre site
11 storeys
Restaurant and retail space
Concrete frame
Architect | Franklin EllisPM | AECOMC&S | Terrell GroupMEP | Meinhardt
Minet Infant & Junior School | £24mHayes, Hillingdon
As part of the Department of Education’s (DFE) Priority Schools Building Programme (PSBP), Minet Infant and Junior school was one of several schools identified to be bought up to modern standards.
Our project team and client were aligned with one vision - to sustainably restore the school back to modern standards. Where it was possible to do so, the project team reused brickwork from the demolition of the existing buildings; the team also reduced the usage of steel on the project. Overall, this generated a carbon saving of 26.5T. Overall, 47.7T of carbon was saved throughout the project.
Overall, the project generated over £17.5 million in Social Value. This was achieved by facilitating site visits for engineering and IT students, along with numerous charitable initiatives.
Morgan Sindall delivered an excellent customer service to the DfE, Mace and both schools - they're always committed and deliver what they say. Excellent communication!
In budget
47.7T carbon saved
£17.5m social value
75% local spend
Refurbishment and new build of the existing Minet Infant & Primary School
Diesel free project
113 weeks
Architect | JM ArchitectsPM | MaceC&S | Terrell GroupMEP | Hopkins
Clive Booth Student Village | £70mOxford
The first phase of the Clive Booth learning village includes four purpose built student accommodation blocks; each comprising of 8-10 bedrooms, a shared kitchen, extensive storage and open communal areas. Overall, 342 bedrooms have been provided, with each room fit out with double beds.
The new accommodation is close to the University’s main campus, a short 20-minute walk from the city centre. Part of the difficulties faced on the project was the location, particularly, working within a busy student environment. Along with communication with all parties, a robust traffic management plan was developed during the pre-construction phase. Cranes were also opted for on site, to aid material movement.
Morgan Sindall are transparent and collaborative at all levels; they're so great to deal with. They delivered 98 of the rooms ahead of time to gain us 6 months extra revenue. If you are shortlisting MS, reach out to me and I'll tell you why I'd take them on again!
£55m social value
192.4T Co2e saved
5,593 apprenticeship weeks
£10,200 raised for charity
342 new rooms
Tight logistics
£2.4m value engineering
MMC bathroom pods
Live environment
Architect | MicaPM | Turner and TownsendC&S | IntegralMEP | Arup
UoO Reuben College | £39.5mOxford
The project required major restoration and remodelling of three Grade II listed buildings on the university’s campus. In short, the aspiration was to restore these three key iconic buildings back to their best.
Reuben College combines old and new with a vision of creating a new legacy in Oxford for years to come. It was part of the client requirements for the project team to preserve the heritage features of the building, although, this was generally challenging due to the asbestos concerns in the background. Specialist products, collaboration, and unique ways in which to remove the asbestos was fundamental.
The project has contributed significantly to the general community, generating over £31m in social value.
Morgan Sindall Construction impressed us from the start with their enthusiasm and commitment to the vision underpinning this project.
£31m social value
2,100 apprenticeship weeks
500 STEM pupils engaged
£3k raised for charity
UoO framework
Major heritage refurbishment project
Significant waterproofing works to roof and basement
Facility houses priceless artefacts
Award winning project
Architect | Purcell and FJMTPM | CPC OxfordC&S | StantecMEP | Stantec
Hexham Road Residential | £22mReading
Currently on site, the project is delivering a new community-focused facility with 42 one‑bedroom homes for over‑55s and a specialist day opportunities centre for people with complex learning difficulties.
Built on the former Willows care home site, the scheme draws on local character through brick detailing and recessed bays.
The project has already achieved strong sustainability outcomes, including saving over 450 tonnes of carbon (to date) along with planned PV installation. Reuse of existing site infrastructure further improved efficiency and reduced waste.
Social value has also been embedded throughout, with support for local initiatives, apprenticeships, and teacher engagement.
This is going to be a great facility for Reading residents.
Three storey Social Housing facility
Located within dense residential area with live school in close proximity
Passivhaus design
Over 400T of Co2 saved (To Date)
45/45 CCS Score
Architect | CPMGPM | HCC Property ServicesC&S | Terell GroupMEP | Etch
Global Health Building | £35mOxford
The purpose‑built facility will bring together the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health with key elements of Oxford Population Health, forming part of a major strategic investment in medical research.
The Global Health Building is being constructed to stringent Passivhaus standards, with high‑performance insulation, airtight construction, and intelligent ventilation systems ensuring exceptional energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Alongside its environmental ambitions, the project has already delivered substantial social value such as, supporting 23 apprentices - which has generated over 650 apprentice weeks - and creating 39 new employment starts, including graduates and previously unemployed people.
It's a pleasure to see the progress that's been made on this superb new building – one of the last steps in realising the University's long-term vision of transforming the Old Road Campus into a world-leading centre for biomedical science.
University of Oxford Framework
Construction of a new medical centre within a live university campus
Constructed to Passivhaus Standards
Over 86T of Co2 saved (To Date)
CCS Score - 46/45 (+1 Innovation Pt)
Architect | Associated ArchitectsPM | WSPC&S | RambollMEP | CPW
