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Longacre Road, Cressing, Essex

Design and construction of 17 new residential dwellings on a former housing and garage site in Longacre Road, Cressing.  Works also included construction of new private access road, extension of existing adopted road and associated drainage and external works.

  • Sector: Residential
  • Location: Cressing, Essex
  • Client: Eastlight Community Housing Ltd
  • Architect: The Design Partnership (Ely) Ltd
  • Structural Engineers: Rossi Long Consulting Ltd
  • Commenced: October 2020
  • Completed: February 2022
  • Procurement Method: Single Stage Tender, Design & Build
  • Value £2,400,000
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“This was a very well run project from Julian and Steve (not without its challenges!) and the end product was excellent. A complete transformation! Steve worked very well with our neighbours and he and the entire site team maintained excellent relationships with everyone they interacted with. Thanks to the whole Gipping team for a successful project once again.”

Debbie Mitchell, Eastlight Community Homes

Challenges and Constraints

  • Site accessed through existing residential estate – logistical challenges.
  • Demolition of existing airey homes which contained ACMs
  • Site split into two distinct ‘plots’ with access from each separately.

Construction Processes and Methods

  • Trench fill foundations, locally deepened according to ground conditions, masonry construction with areas of render. UPVC windows and doors, PCC ground floors, engineered timber upper floor, trussed roofs with concrete roof tiling, MEP installations include high efficiency gas boiler. Finishes comprised modern kitchen with appliances, vinyl flooring in wet areas, ceramic tiling, and decoration.
  • Foul drainage discharging to adopted sewer. Permeable paved shared and private drives with private patios/paths and soft landscaping finish off the exteriors.
  • A fabric first approach was taken in respect of energy conservation.

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.

Awards

Nominated for Inside Housing Development Awards ‘Best Regeneration Project (up to 100 homes)’

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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.”

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