Projects Heritage

The Longshop Museum, Leiston, Suffolk

Re-roofing, new patent glazed rooflight, roof structure repairs, window and door repairs, masonry repairs and internal alterations of the Community Hub Building, Richard Garrett Hall and Longshop Museum, replacement Steam Yard and drainage.

Sector: Heritage
Location: Leiston, Suffolk
Client: The Trustees of The Longshop Museum
Architect: RH Partnership
Structural Engineer: The Morton Partnership Ltd
Commenced: Section 1: Nov 2023, Section 2: Nov 2024
Completed: Section :1 April 2024, Section 2: Ongoing
Contract Value: £955,000

Challenges and Constraints

The site remained partially open to staff and the public throughout the project meaning carefully planned access, segregation and logistics were vital.
Contamination (hydro carbon and asbestos) were found to be present in the ground. Approved remediation measures were required to deal with this.
The museum artefacts remained in place during the works, so needed protection. Additionally, as re-roofing works were required, a system of temporary roof covering was also needed.

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

We liaised regularly with residents affected by works.
Supply chain all local.

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