Project
The project began with our team of Architectural Technicians, who developed a set of proposed schemes to deliver on our client’s vision, with particular emphasis on the street scene. After many alterations they landed on a concept to reclad the existing brickwork walls with composite cladding used on new buildings, as well as replacing the windows with new anthracite grey units to match the proposed rainwater goods. And finally, replacing the existing asbestos roof with composite cladding.
Once the schemes were agreed and passed through the necessary authoritative checks, they were issued to our construction team to produce an estimate for the full scope of works. After the proposal was agreed between us and the client, we were ready to begin undertaking the work.
The first task was safely removing and disposing of any asbestos, followed by the other remaining demolition works. We then consolidated the existing timber roof structure, installed a new timber structure with new steel support beams before fixing the composite cladding that now forms the finished roof. Where asbestos sheet had been removed from the external wall, we created a blockwork infill before lining the external face with composite cladding, which spans across the entire front of the site. As mentioned in the design phase, windows, doors, and rainwater goods were installed in a contrasting anthracite grey, a popular colour in modern construction. Alongside the decorative façade work, we provided a full ventilation upgrade package to improve the air flow and conditioning inside the building. This ensures staff inside have constant replenishing fresh air that can be heated and cooled as needed depending on the season. Other small works included some drainage upgrades and new external concrete where previous areas were either broken up or another material.
Conclusion
This project is a great example of our capability to deliver a full turnkey project, managing all stakeholders not limited to design, construction, regulatory authorities, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle. Both ourselves and the client are delighted with the outcome and the comparative look of the site now with it’s previous iteration.
