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description
LSS Recycling Centre in Leeds needed a new building to house their latest waste‑sorting technology — a major investment aimed at boosting capacity and improving the efficiency of their operation. The new structure had to slot neatly between two existing buildings, allowing conveyors to run straight through and create a seamless flow of material from intake to output. Lodestone was brought in to take the initial Stage 3 Design and develop it fully, coordinating the technical details and delivering the building on site.
Because the new sorting equipment dictated the layout, the building had to be designed around it. The steel frame was engineered to support an internal overhead crane, essential for maintaining the machinery. Precast concrete panels were used at low level to withstand the knocks and wear that come with heavy industrial use, while the cladded roof and elevations completed the envelope. The building’s height and footprint were carefully coordinated to tie into the existing structures, with openings positioned for the conveyors that link all three buildings together.
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challenges
The biggest challenge we faced was ensuring the building was designed to suit the kit being installed as lead times on the kit meant the design of the building and the plant had to run concurrently. To ensure this ran smoothly Lodestone and the client team had regular design meetings.
In addition to this, the building height had to increase to achieve the required clear opening this meant a planning amendment needed submitting.
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highlights
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outcome
The project is still ongoing and is on track to complete on time November 2026.
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