Projects Health & Care

Yetton Ward House, Felixstowe, Suffolk

The project involved a refurbishment/remodeling and extension within a live sheltered housing unit which remained open throughout the project. Works included replacement windows, doors, cladding, roofline replacement, M&E works including heating upgrades and external works to create new car parking and communal garden space.

Sector: Health & Care
Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk
Client: Flagship Housing Group Ltd
Architect: Nick Barber Architects
Structural Engineer: J P Chick & Partners Ltd
Commenced: October 2018
Completed: May 2019
Value £860,000

“An excellent project delivery; not only has it significantly enhanced an FG asset, but also provides both the existing and future residents with a greatly enhanced environment in which to live.”

Ben Bishop, Flagship Group Ltd

Challenges and Constraints

Working safely and efficiently within a live sheltered housing unit without causing disruption; the home remained occupied throughout the project.
Discovery of unforeseen asbestos.
Adjoining neighbours / existing residents.
Live services.
Pedestrian traffic across site entrance.
Working adjacent to existing boundaries

Construction Processes and Methods

Refurbishment comprised layout alterations, new communal fixtures and fittings. MEP works (including heating upgrade)

External works comprised replacement crate soakaway (to resolve historical standing surface water in car park), new surfacing, new footpaths and patios, soft landscaping

Extensions comprised, two small single storey extensions constructed in traditional cavity masonry with pitched roofs. The extensions created two additional flats

Façade work included replacement weatherboard cladding, replacement fascia, soffit and rainwater goods and replacement windows.

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 had weekly liaison meetings with residents to keep them informed of programmed works

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