IM Properties £9m renovation project creates 75 jobs

By Tom Kilkelly

20 November 2023

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Bourn, a recently renovated office building project that was overseen by Solihull-based IM Properties, has contributed to the creation of more than 75 new jobs.

The 90,000 sq ft building underwent a £9 million renovation and was recently let by tenant Corona Energy.

IM Properties performed the renovation with sustainability in mind, the office features its own app to allow sharing of energy and waste data, green spaces outside, and a number of other features.

Rob Hemus, Asset Director for IM Properties, said: “We are more focussed than ever on ensuring buildings have a positive impact on the local environment and community through our Sustainable Future’s framework of People, Planet and Place, investing only in best-in-class offices.

''To achieve this on a refurbishment is something we are immensely proud of, and we hope will set a precedent for future endeavours in the city.”

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The CEO of Corona Energy, Neill Mitchell, said: “Being an energy company, we recognise the importance of net zero and the impacts of climate change on our customers and it’s important we lead by example and set the standard for the businesses which select us as their partner to deliver energy.

''We’ve created new customer service jobs initially, recruiting from a strong existing talent pool in Coventry and its surrounding areas which we believe offer us the stability we require to continue delivering first-class customer service.”

By Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022.

During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan).

His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.