Healthcare Construction | Bradford

      

The Project

The project consisted of the construction of a new 8 bed timber frame/brick faced care home on the site of a former public house. Facilities include a sensory activity room, all en-suite rooms, an assisted bathroom, on site staff accommodation and laundry / kitchen installations.

External works- including new gas, water and electric services, a new car park and sewer connections- have being successfully co-ordinated to ensure minimal disruption to the residents on the street. 

Due to the plot being on a known bat passage the landscaping were designed to give consideration to the passing and potentially roosting animals. The end product is an attractive, well finished and beautifully landscaped building.

The Challenge

The site was on a busy road and in close proximity a busy bus terminal point. Consideration has to be given to civil works by close liaison with the highways authority and council.

Significant site remodelling and shaping was undertaken to allow the piling works and ground beam installation.

Achieving programme period with no delays to ensure a timely handover, registration and occupation.

Co-ordination of all new incoming services critical to the successful commissioning of the building.

Managing deliveries and lifting operations to ensure the busy main road directly outside the site entrance was left unaffected.

The Solution

In order to minimise disruption to the bus routes- liaison with the local bus company and highways was undertaken to ensure traffic management procedures were acceptable. The relevant permits were then obtained and the works were carried out with minimal disruption.

Initial surveys by P&W and our architect ensured that the substantial site remodelling was carried out to programme and with no unforeseen costs or delays.

Close communication with our sub-contractors, daily reviews of works and programme and a well organised site team meant that the clients handover date and subsequent registration were successfully achieved.

Pre-start meetings and weekly communication with the utility companies ensured that all aspects of the new services were considered- resulting in all being installed as required to complete and commission the building.

A site specific site transport plan was produced and communicated to all our suppliers and contractors. We also produced specific lift plans as required with contract lifts also well detailed and managed. This led to no delays or issues as a result of deliveries or lifting operations.

Key Achievements

Health Clean, crisp lines and a high standard of finish achieved through focused quality control. 

Sustainable, offsite timber frame construction methods assisted in delivering the building on time.

An end product that the design team, all contractors can be proud of- and more importantly- a fantastic end product for the service users and our client.

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The Project

Pacy and Wheatley Healthcare Construction project included the demolition of the existing home and removal of services with the construction of a new, timber framed six bed care home. The project was specifically designed to meet the needs of people with Huntington’s disease incorporating specialist hoists throughout, a passenger lift to all residential floors and a sensory garden to the rear of the property.

The project was built on a busy residential road in close proximity to neighbours at both sides of the site boundaries.

The Challenge

It was crucial to develop a good relationship with neighbours to ensure no issues arose during either the demolition or the construction process. Safe and considerate erection of the scaffold presented particular challenges and the proximity of one neighbour prevented the use of timber frame method of construction. Close communication with the local highway authority was required to allow site lifting operations and large deliveries.

The Solution

The demolition process was undertaken with extreme care involving areas that required manual removal to mitigate risk. An element of the scaffold had to be cantilevered over the neighbour’s garage with full debris netting protection provided.

A late design change required one elevation to be constructed using a toe foundation from the raft slab with a traditional block and brick cavity wall built overhead. Pacy & Wheatley construction worked closely with the engineers to resolve this problem.

A close relationship was formed with the project manager for the highways authority,.enabling temporary lane closures for crane lifts and large deliveries to be accomplished without issues.

Key Achievements

An end product with a high standard of workmanship and quality, handed back to our client on time.

The end product, in spite of the difficult nature of the site and numerous problems presented, was a great achievement for the site team and all contractors involved. Working closely with the design team to quickly resolve any issues that arose and nullifying delays to the project completion.

Testimonials

I would like to express my thanks for all the hard work of the Pacy & Wheatley construction team for their endeavour and patience in completing Gryphon Place. What began as a straightforward project took many twists and turns but at all times they maintained a professional and positive approach. The comments from the client have been extremely positive. The finished product is excellent and credit to the work of Pacy & Wheatley.

Gordon Asher, Meedhurst Project Management

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