COVER STORY HADLEY
OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF A RESTRICTIVE SITE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING
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THE RESTRICTIVE ACCESS AND TIGHT CONFINES OF A SITE IN A BUSY RESIDENTIAL AREA OF BRISTOL, MADE IT IDEAL FOR OFFSITE METHODS, WITH FACTORY MANUFACTURING AND CLOSE COLLABORATION KEY TO THE SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF THIS CHALLENGING PROJECT.
Hadley Group have over 50 years of experience and expertise in cold rolled section profiles. This combined with in-house design, engineering, detailing and site installation, means the team are highly experienced in delivering high quality residential projects – even in the most difficult situations. Located on the south bank of the River Avon near Bristol, Lydstep Terrace is a development of nine family townhouses, each has been designed to provide character with a modern approach to family living. This project was within a re-development site in a highly populated area of Bristol in very close proximity to neighbouring properties on three sides and a park
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situated opposite. Ensuring positive relationships with local residents was a high priority and key factor for the developers RBH Properties, main contractor Swinhay Ltd and Hadley Group. The site itself was difficult enough, then added into the mix were the complications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent restrictions, which in turn heightened residents’ concerns due to their close proximity to the development site. Government advice was that construction should continue during the lockdown where safe to do so. Developments such as Lydstep Terrace are essential in providing quality accommodation to ease the housing crisis – a demand that does
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not diminish despite the pandemic. Although not designated as key workers, construction teams have a crucial role to play in safeguarding housing requirements as set out by the UK Government. CLOSE COLLABORATION All parties concluded that the development should progress, despite the challenges presented by the site and the additional working restrictions. The very close collaboration of all construction partners and regular detailed communications made this possible. Risk assessments and method statements were revised and amended, with on-site procedures to ensure
