Caddick Construction Appointed To Build Self Storage Facility

Caddick Construction has been named principal contractor for the design and build of the new Big Yellow Self Storage facility in Newcastle, the second in the city.

Being delivered on behalf of the Big Yellow Construction Company, the new facility will comprise 60,000 net sq ft MLA internal storage space across four floors, customer loading bays, staff welfare, office and reception areas.

Located on Scotswood Road, work will also include the installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaics (PV), battery storage, car parks, landscaping and external works. Due to complete in Summer 2027, the store will be built to meet BREEAM ‘Very Good’ requirements.

Big Yellow Self Storage is the UK’s leading provider of secure, modern self-storage units, offering customers rooms of varying sizes for both personal and business needs. Its first Newcastle location is situated north east of the city on Industry Road.

The appointment builds on the success of Caddick’s first year in the region having secured a range of contracts totalling £127m since opening its new office in Durham in 2025. It also adds to its growing portfolio of industrial projects, which includes Richardson Barberry’s new DPD parcel hub at Newton Aycliffe.

Steve Ford, Regional Managing Director, Caddick Construction North East & Yorkshire, commented:

“We’re pleased to have been appointed to the design and construction of Big Yellow Self Storage's new facility. This project expands our industrial portfolio in the North East and builds on our team’s expertise in delivering high-specification schemes. As one of the most active development markets in the UK, we’re proud to support the region and the local area through this investment, and we look forward to working closely with the Big Yellow team and our regional supply chain to deliver a high-quality, sustainable development.” Steve Ford, Regional Managing Director, Caddick Construction North East & Yorkshire

Nigel Hartley, Big Yellow’s Construction Director commented:

“Big Yellow Construction has a strong track record of delivering high-quality, sustainable assets for the operational business across the UK. To maintain these consistently high standards, we work only with the best, and we are delighted to partner with Caddick Construction on what we hope will be another successful project for everyone involved.” Nigel Hartley, Big Yellow’s Construction Director