Category: News

It’s been great to visit our Albion Street project this week to see how much progress has been made since our last update in November. The innovative Silka Block system is well under way with both units going up at a remarkable pace. The large pre-cut blocks are glued together using a jointing compound that cures in just one hour allowing the team to lay 4 courses in one day to benefit the programme.

We are delighted to be working with Adur and Worthing District Council to deliver their first new council homes for 30 years, which are required to meet their growing housing demand.

During our visit to site we have installed a time lapse camera and are looking forward to reviewing and sharing the footage as the 49 units, overlooking Shoreham Harbour, progress.

Thank you again to our Site Manager Jake Noble and Masonry Frame Systems who are carrying out the block work. We look forward to visiting the site again soon and seeing how this project progresses.

Works at our site in Constable Road are progressing well. The plot comprises a large playground and six one-bed bungalows, due to complete in early summer. An additional bungalow opposite the main block will be fully wheelchair accessible, including a rise & fall kitchen sink and hob. The remaining six bungalows have been designed so that they are future proofed and can be adapted to the needs of any potential elderly or disabled occupants.

The new bungalows each feature a private garden to the rear and a paved driveway to the front for off-road parking. Each bungalow has full height windows to allow plenty of natural light into the living spaces.

On site, Highlea (Challock) Ltd have begun the install of the slate roof tiles, progressing quickly across the main block of 6 bungalows. The slate and zinc cladding will give a modern feel to the new bungalows in contrast with the adjacent homes.

Westridge groundworkers are on site relocating existing soakways and laying the paving slabs and steps for the gardens.

Well done to Lee Bowen and the team for all their hard work, we look forward to our next update on this project in a few months.

Our Hollingdean Road project is well underway with Phase I making good progress. We are delighted to be working with CKC Properties to provide two five-storey, steel frame buildings to accommodate 99 studio rooms all with en-suite bathrooms including several disabled access studio rooms.

Demolition works for phase II of the project have begun with soft strip of the adjacent building to be completed soon. The new development is targeting a BREEAM excellent rating, with the marketing suites due to complete shortly for viewing by potential students.

Well done to Shane Barnes, James Wickers, Steven Doku and the team on site we look forward to seeing this project develop.

It’s been a great start to the new year with our project at Drummond Hall progressing well.

Amber Scaffolding Ltd are in the process of erecting the scaffolding around the existing building in preparation for the removal and replacement of the outer brickwork & roof finishes.

Working on behalf of Swaylands Estate Management, the works at Drummond Hall comprise the refurbishment of a three-storey apartment block and a single storey garage block including the raking out and repointing of the inner skin blockwork and the provision of new cast stone components with lead weathering.

Well done to our Site Manager Mike Sherwood and the team for their hard work, we look forward to seeing how this project progresses.

The second phase of our project working with Abbeyfield is progressing well, consisting of a two-storey extension containing 24 flats together with communal and ancillary facilities benefiting from views across the South Downs.

The site is bustling with activity with our carpenters completing the installations of the kitchen and 1st & 2nd fix. C&A Finishes have commenced the drylining and plastering. Scaffolding to the rear of the site is being struck in preparation for our groundworkers to commence the hard landscaping works.

Baystar Ltd are currently installing the MVHR heating system which simultaneously provides fresh filtered air into the building whilst retaining most of the energy that has already been used for heating, lowering emissions and energy costs for the end user.

Two show flats are due to be completed shortly, allowing potential new owners to visit and register their interest.

Well done to Dave Woolley, Ben Cawkill and the team on site. We look forward to seeing the completed project.

Working with Brighton & Hove City Council we are nearing completion on our latest education project at Varndean School in Brighton.

A logistically challenging project, comprising three new extensions to the existing school buildings, will provide additional facilities for staff and students. The three new science rooms and new dining area will allow the school to expand its student intake next year as planned.

The new rooms benefit from plenty of natural light, providing a bright and airy atmosphere. Due to the age of the existing building a new sustainable, low carbon Monodraught ventilation system was specified and installed to provide quality fresh air, in compliance with EFA regulations. Externally the new extensions have been clad with rainscreen panels by ICS Ltd providing a modern contrast to the traditional school building.

Throughout the project the school has remained operational, with our team working alongside the school management to ensure the safety of all pupils and staff. This included a weekly briefing with the school to discuss works to be completed on site during the period and regular toolbox talks to all operatives working on the project.

Part of the project involved removal of the roof and remodelling the space to allow for the additional dining area, all while keeping the refectory open to the students below.

Well done to our site manager Harry Letton and the rest of the team on another successful project!