NEWS | 01.04.26

Bluebird Way: Artium Breaks Ground on £2.2m Retail Scheme in Brough

Construction is now underway at Bluebird Way in Brough, marking another milestone in Artium’s continued growth across Yorkshire and the North. The £2.2m scheme is being delivered over a 30-week programme, with steel piling already in motion following a groundbreaking event in early March.

The Brough scheme is a convenience-led retail offer tailored to local demand, including a Starbucks drive-thru and five speculative retail units. One unit has already been pre-let to Domino’s, with the remainder offered to the open market.

The project is being brought forward by Artium Commercial in partnership with Helios Real Estate, with Artium Construction acting as main contractor. Delivery is supported by an experienced professional team, including XL Associates as employer’s agent, Brown & Company as architect, HJCE as engineer, and Orbis as MEP consultant.

Once complete, Bluebird Way will enhance local amenity in Brough, providing increased convenience and choice.

Commenting on the project, Martin Watson, Managing Director of Artium Construction, said:

“Retail is a sector we know inside out. I’ve spent years delivering major schemes across Yorkshire, including Thorpe Park, so we understand what occupiers need, what landlords expect and how to keep a scheme moving efficiently from ground-breaking to opening day. Brough is a strong scheme in a well-connected location, and our integrated model means we can deliver it with the kind of pace and certainty that makes a real difference. We’ve built this business on sound financial foundations — no external debt, a strong cash position, and every pound generated within the business — and that gives us the platform to take on schemes like this and deliver them properly.”

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