Projects Residential

Windsor Road, Newmarket

Construction of 16 dwellings for Flagship Housing, split between two former garage sites in Windsor Road, Newmarket. Following demolition of the garages the site was developed, with the smaller site of three dwellings being built for shared ownership, including permeable private driveways, drainage, external works and landscaping.
The larger site of 13 dwellings, including four flats, were built for affordable rent including new highways crossover, private road, drainage, external works and landscaping

Sector: Residential
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Client: Flagship Housing Group Ltd
Architect Infinity Architects
Structural Engineers: Rossi Long Consulting Ltd
Commenced: January 2020
Completed: May 2021
Procurement Method: Single Stage Tender, Design & Build
Value: £2,540,000

Challenges and Constraints

As a small site, the main challenge was access. The perimeter of the site had a public footpath on the boundary, which made the construction hard and involved temporary closure to allow for the safe demolition of the garages. The main challenge for the large site was the requirement to leave the walls of the existing garages forming boundaries of the site to remain in place as the permanent boundary to the site and the neighbours. This involved installing wind posts to support the walls before any demolition could take place, then cladding the remaining walls for aesthetics and installing a coping. Liaising with the neighbours about the effects was the biggest challenge and not all were in support of the works being carried out.

Construction Processes and Methods

The dwellings were of traditional construction with facades of render and feature cladding panels. Private permeable roads, to paths and patios, with landscaped and fenced gardens.

Programme

The project was split into two phases

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.
Removal of asbestos and contaminated land during construction, and within the build we installed Bat and Bird boxes and installed hedgehog highways within the fencing.

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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.”

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