Caddick Construction to open new Wakefield headquarters for 130 staff next year

Building work on the new office is set to commence imminently, and will include extensive refurbishment work to repurpose and modernise the vacant two-storey building, increasing its size from 11,000 sq ft to 15,000 sq ft.

Designed by DLA Architecture, the office will incorporate a new two-storey extension, a glazed front extension with a double height atrium reception and cafe space. The development will include open-plan office space, meeting rooms, and break-out areas.

Once complete in early 2024, Cape House will become home to 130 staff. Caddick Construction plans to retain its current premises at Knottingley, which has acted as the business’ HQ for its 500-strong team since its formation in 1979, and is also undertaking wider regional expansion in the North East.

Paul Dodsworth, Caddick Construction Group Managing Director, said: “We are growing as a business; our team is expanding, we’re extending our geographical presence and our project portfolio is growing in all of our core sectors. It’s the perfect time for us to invest in our new headquarters, which will give us a well-connected, modern and energised office from which we’ll continue to thrive. It’s also vitally important that we create a head office that will help attract and retain staff going forward.”

Jason Clarke, Director at DLA Architecture, added: “We feel privileged to have been entrusted to design new state of the art premises to align with their business aspirations and expansion plans.”

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