College's new £19m vehicle tech building unveiled

Bradford College has unveiled its new £19m Motor Vehicle & Engineering building at Junction Mills ahead of its official opening in September. The building will offer studies in modern automotive and digital engineering, electric/hybrid vehicles, and advanced manufacturing for up to 650 students. Construction is due to be completed by the end of June, and some courses are already at 80% capacity through applications. The project was funded by £17.8m from the Department for Education Further Education Capital Transformation Fund and a £1.5m college contribution. The four-storey building has achieved a platinum certification for outstanding carbon savings, making it the only new build project in Yorkshire to do so. The college expects the new building to have a positive impact on students and businesses by equipping young people with the skills needed for a low-carbon economy.