5x WINNER AT THE RIDBA BUILDING AWARDS
FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS ESTABLISHED IN 1977
BASED IN ELY AND COVERING NATIONWIDE
SPECIALISTS IN AGRICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION SOLUTION
At MD Anthony, we are specialists in the design and construction of agricultural buildings using structural steel, cladding, cement fibre roof sheetings, and other high-quality materials. From simple Dutch barns, general purpose constructions and implement buildings clad in fibre cement and single skin metal, to specialist environment-controlled produce stores involving the use of such materials as ‘food safe’ cold store insulated panels, our team have got you covered. Check out some of our previous agricultural construction projects below and call us for more information.
GRAIN STORES, LIVESTOCK BUILDINGS, WAREHOUSES, AND MORE
Since our company was established in 1977, we have worked closely with the agricultural community to provide construction services that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual client. Whether grain stores, warehouses, or livestock holdings have been required, we have provided design and construction solutions that work. Have a look at some of our previous projects below and contact our team to discuss the farm buildings that you are thinking of having built. We also provide services from the equestrian industry, as well as commercial and industrial units.
AGRICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BY MD ANTHONY
K.PARRISH - GRAIN STORE BUILDING
Construction – Portal frame steel structure, with 3.6-metre-high concrete grain walling installed to the perimeter and internal wall. Building is finished with an open fronted, lean-to at one end elevation.
Specification – Structural steelwork and concrete grain walling designed to support level fill grain loading.
GRAIN STORE
Site: Woodhouse Farm, Ely, Cambridge
Construction – Propped steel portal frame with a lean-to each side and a rear lean-to fan-house. A central tunnel divides the main building into two separate stores with grain stirrer support steel, each capable of storing 2000 tonnes of grain when full. The lean-tos provide further separate storage increasing the building's total storage capacity to approximately 8000 tonnes.
Specification – The main span building is 42.7 metres long x 31 metres span x 8.1 metres to eave's, with each lean-to a further 18.2 metre span. Grain storage is provided by 180mm concrete walling - 4.2 metres high in the main stores and 3.6 metres high in each lean-to. The roof is clad in profile six fibre cement sheeting and the walls clad in single skin box profile plastisol coated steel. Each separate store has its own 9-metre wide purpose made double leaf sliding door.
Performance and Sustainability – The steel frame is galvanised to minimise maintenance and prolong the life of the building.
POTATO STORES
Site: Dyke Fen Farm, Nr. Bourne, Lincs
Construction – Portal frame building measuring 54 metres long x 31.7 metres span x 8.7 metres to eave's complete with a central division wall to form two separate controlled environment box stores.
Performance and Sustainability – The building boasts a high level of insulation performance with 100mm thick insulated composite cladding to both roof and walls. The central division wall is also insulated, clad with 80mm thick composite panels. Each store is served by sectional overhead doors and fitted with purpose designed exhaust and intake louvres.
SPRAYER AND WASH-DOWN BUILDINGS
Site: Rickling Green, Saffron Walden, Essex
Construction – Steel portal frame building with a lean-to to provide multi-functional use. The building comprises an insulated chemical store and a wash down area which is clad in single skin plastisol coated steel and timber space boarding.
Specification – The overall building dimensions are 20 metres long x 7.5 metres span and the lean-to measures 10 metres x 5 metres. The insulated chemical store is clad in 40mm thick merlin grey composite panels.
LIVESTOCK BUILDINGS
Site: W J Wright & Son – Suckler Building, Leicestershire
Construction – Steel propped portal frame building providing winter Livestock housing.
Specification – The overall building dimensions are 40.8 metres (134’) long x 24.4 metres (80’) span. 22.5 degree roof pitch clad in fibre cement and 20 % roof-light with open vented covered ridge.
Design - Using the basis of intelligent design, leaving clean lines and optimal fresh air and natural. A low eave's height, steep roof pitch, ventilated ridge, and use of natural light providing optimum winter housing. Rainwater harvesting reducing water costs by £2,500pa. The feed floor is raised above pen floor and the ‘lie-back’ area is straw on a soil floor adding to animal health and welfare.
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Choose MD Anthony as your go-to contractor. We are based in Ely and have over 40 years of experience.
