Back in December 2015 Hull City Council announced the appointment of BAM Construction to build a new, state-of-the-art music, events and conference centre in the city.

Leading construction company, BAM Construction Limited, was awarded the contract following a competitive tendering exercise, having demonstrated that it offered the best value in terms of quality and price.

The company, whose previous music venues included the First Direct Arena in Leeds began work immediately on Stage 1 of the project involving preliminary, pre-construction services.

Now on site, the groundworks have commenced. Howard Civil Engineering have been contracted to undertake the foundations and ground floor slab, stair and lift core, drainage and hard landscaping and street furniture. A contract vlaue of £2.5 million.