Costa Drive Thru, Carlisle

Costa Drive Thru Construction at London Road Retail Park
Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd was appointed to deliver the full construction of a new Costa Drive Thru unit within the live car park of London Road Retail Park in Carlisle.
The 19-week programme included enabling works, site clearance and full construction of the steel-frame building, external finishes and all associated services. Extensive coordination was required throughout to avoid disruption to surrounding retail outlets and maintain public access.
Works Included
- Breaking out and new foundations
- Mains drainage connections
- Steel frame construction
- Roof cladding and flashing
- Blockwork, windows, and doors
- External render and finishes
- Incoming services and external lighting
- Hard and soft landscaping
- Surfacing and four electric car charging points
Project Achievements
- Zero reportable Health & Safety incidents
- Zero environmental notices issued
- 70% local subcontractor use, exceeding targets
- Over 99% of waste diverted from landfill
- Delivered with minimal disruption to neighbouring businesses
- Compliant with Considerate Constructors Scheme
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