Why Yorkshire developer Henry Boot is moving its HQ back to the city centre after 90 years

Built in 1904-05 by paperhanging merchant David Isaacs, the building has been newly refurbished to provide over 38,375 sq ft of workspace.

Henry Boot has taken 12,800 sq ft of space across the top three floors.

The decision to move from Banner Cross Hall, which sits on the edge of Sheffield city centre close to the Ecclesall Road neighbourhood, follows a strategic review of the business in response to a shift in the post-pandemic working patterns of its people.

Henry Boot has appointed Knight Frank to manage the sale of Banner Cross Hall and its circa 10 acres of grounds.

The aim of the new headquarters is to support the ambitious growth plans of the business in a new environment, to encourage greater collaboration and cohesiveness across its diverse network of teams and to support its 2030 net zero carbon commitments.

Tim Roberts, chief executive of Henry Boot, said: “Banner Cross Hall has been a great home for us over the last 90 years, but as a progressive and forward-thinking business, we recognised change was needed to support the evolving needs of our people.

“It was incredibly important to us to remain based in Sheffield. We are actively involved in several of the projects underway in the city and recognise the vital importance of the regions in delivering long-term growth for the UK.

"Being in the heart of Sheffield city centre, with all of the fantastic amenity and transport connectivity that brings, will make Henry Boot an even more attractive proposition for the amazing talent we have in the business and the future talent we’re looking to attract.”

Kate Josephs, chief executive of Sheffield City Council, added: “Henry Boot is a long-established Sheffield company and it is fantastic to see them committing their future to our city centre and our ambitious plans.”