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Coldnailhurst Estate, Braintree, Essex

This design and build project involved the demolition of the existing garages and construction of nine new affordable dwellings on three separate sites at Arnhem Grove, Bailey Bridge Road and Lancaster Way.

The scheme, on Coldnailhurst Estate, Braintree, Essex, included a mix of bungalows and houses and required sewer and service diversion, together with close liaison with neighbours.

  • Sector: Residential
  • Location: Braintree, Essex
  • Client: Orwell Housing Association
  • Employers Agent: Oxbury & Company
  • Architect: Ingleton Wood
  • Structural Engineers: Rossi Long Consulting Ltd
  • Commenced: April 2015
  • Completed: December 2016 & February 2017
  • Procurement Method: Design and Build
  • Contract Value: £1,500,000

Challenges and Constraints

  • The contract was split into three separate parcels of land off separate roads within the Coldnailhurst Estate.
  • We established a principal site compound with smaller satellite compounds on each site
  • Each site closely abutted existing residences and required boundary works so close liaison with neighbours was required.
  • As three separate sites, we had three sets of planning conditions and three building regulation applications, three sets of utility applications for new supplies to deal with – so a high proportion of management time was required to organise and plan all of these.

Construction Processes and Methods

  • Trenchfill and piled foundations (to suit varied ground conditions). Masonry construction, pitched roof coverings, high efficiency gas boilers, shower waste heat recovery, low energy lighting.
  • New road/access – some private, some adopted.
  • Adopted surface and foul water.
  • Hard and soft landscaping.

Environmental

As responsible contractors who are ISO14001 accredited, we completed environmental risk assessments, minimised waste and any waste was disposed of using licensed companies. Waste was sorted at the collection depot. Typically, 90% of waste is recycled.

Social Value

Recycling timber for free collection by the community (for DIY or firewood)

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What Our Clients Say

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  • “Peter was outstanding when it came to communications and implementing changes and fixes that were required by the building work supplier. Very happy to recommend Gipping's services to others.”

    Oliver Squirrell, Old Jet Airspace Programme

  • “I just wanted to thank you again for pretty much everything! I absolutely love our home and it was totally worth the wait. There isn’t a single thing I’d change, it really is perfect. The landscapers have been now too and it’s totally transformed the outside space, it just looks incredible. I feel super lucky to live here, every time I pull up back home I smile and feel so grateful and lucky.  All the workmen have been incredibly lovely and gone above and beyond too, you have such a great team of people, they are extremely lovely and that makes a huge difference. I wish you well in all that you do creating beautiful homes for people. Thank you so so much.”

    Kayleigh Williams: Wix

  • “As a team, Gipping met every expectation throughout the project. Steve James provided the exact role and attitude required for a project of this nature. The way he managed the works on site, given the difficult “live” environment was a credit to the firm. The overall management and support for Steve from Steve Offord and Joe was also a large factor in the smooth running of the scheme. All involved should be commended and are a credit to Gipping. Thank you for your part in a very successful scheme.”

    Ben Mitchell, The Design partnership: Walden Place

  • “Carl, and the team, were fantastic during this phase of the project. Carl kept us updated with how the work was going and always had time to check with us if he thought things would impact on the running of the school. The site was always clean and tidy. The project was delivered slightly ahead of schedule, which made the transition into the build much easier for us! Thank you!”

    Hannah Brookman, Tollgate Primary School Phase I

  • “It was a pleasure working with Gipping and we are very happy with our new home. Shaun Whiting was an exceptional Site Manager and remained professional, approachable and friendly throughout the entire build. The site was always tidy, well-managed and busy. We felt as if the entire Gipping team took our project seriously and truly cared about getting the build right. I would highly recommend you to anyone who is considering building a home.”

    Elizabeth Goodrich, Amento