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Accelerating climate action through sustainable development within the built environment
Written by Ramsey Assal, CEO and Founder of property network, The Landsite
Ahead of Built Environment Day and COP26 is it time for the construction industry to embrace sustainable development to accelerate climate action?
COP26 shines the spotlight of attention across the globe on climate change and its impact. As the world becomes more environmentally aware, the movement towards sustainable practises is a requirement faced by all industries. However, in the development of both commercial and residential buildings, this is a complex challenge that needs to be considered from the earliest stages of planning to avoid significant adverse environmental impact.
A report by The Institute of Government and Public Policy (IGPP), found that the UK construction industry accounts for 45% of total carbon emissions – 27% of which from domestic buildings and 18% from non-domestic. With this, CO2 emissions from this sector will need to drop by at least 50% by 2030 to reach the Government net zero targets, which has led to the UK Government to stipulate a legally binding target of reducing emissions by 78% by 2035 in an effort to ensure targets are reached.
From this, it is clear that new building projects need to be designed to meet energy performance requirements and built using sustainable materials and methods. But even more importantly, 80% of the buildings that will be used in 2050 are already built, making decarbonising these buildings a priority. This means there is a need to modernise the nation’s existing built environment to operate sustainably to reach net zero targets.
Why is sustainable development important?
As one of the largest consumers of natural resources, the construction industry has an important part to play in sustainable development. While that means extra time and investment must be allocated to the early planning stages, it also delivers significant business benefits. These include:
- Sustainable development in the construction industry considers the interests of the communities and environment within which they operate. It’s not just about profit; it’s about corporate social responsibility.
- Promoting your commitment to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility can help you generate more business through your ‘green credentials’.
- Predicting change and adapting early will mean that as new environmental rules and regulations are introduced, you are ahead of the game.
How does sustainable development affect construction?
Sustainable development affects all areas of residential and commercial building construction. Materials, for example, may be sourced from environmentally friendly materials to lower costs (for the developer and end-user), reduce waste and potentially give your business a competitive advantage (‘green credentials’). In addition, another aspect to focus on is creating energy-efficient design utilising natural light, smart windows, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems and sourcing low impact materials such as timber, clay, and stone.
The use of ‘green’ construction technology is also transforming the energy consumption of commercial buildings. HVAC systems, for instance, can be told to ‘power down’ unoccupied areas of the building, using motion sensors and access card readers. The impact is considerable when most commercial buildings are empty 30-40% of the time.
Another key area to address when looking at sustainable development is transport. Commit to transport sustainability across all areas of the business, from employee and personal transport to supplier transport and fleet management. This commitment will reduce your contribution to carbon emissions, help you comply with regulations, and potentially offer long-term cost savings.
What does Sustainable Development for Commercial and Residential Buildings look like?
These are property developments that have been planned and constructed to lessen their impact and deliver environmental, economic, and social benefits. They are buildings which typically:
- Maximise the use of sustainable resources to lower environmental impact and increase energy efficiency. Find out more about commercial EPC (Energy Performance Certificates) from NRG Focus.
- Improve the quality of life for the people living in/using the buildings, creating healthier environments that promote well-being, and prevent negative social issues arising. Companies like KIN work with local communities and community-led housing groups, empowering them to deliver homes and neighbourhoods tailored to local needs and to shape the towns and cities they live in.
- Have been built with the flexibility to accommodate future changes, taking into consideration the lifetime of a building from draft to demolition, not just the initial construction.
- Support natural environments and habitats by maintaining and improving the natural environment. Companies such as EnviroSolution – a multidisciplinary Environmental and Planning consultancy can provide integrated solutions to complex problems.
Now, although lockdown measures resulting from the pandemic caused UK carbon emissions to decrease, a report by the UK Climate Change Committee (CCC) suggests that this will have almost no impact on past and future CO2 contributions as they do not reflect structural changes in the underlying economic or social systems.
Therefore, if no systemic changes are made emissions will likely revert to levels seen pre-pandemic, so these underlying changes will need to be made throughout the construction and property industry if they are to reach sustainability targets.
The skills you need to be a successful property developer
By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, propertyCEO
A property developer requires skills used by many people in various industries, day in, day out. They are the skills of a CEO.
I’ve lost count of the number of students I teach whose initial ambition was to become their own Project Manager. This is not the way to go. Instead, you want to be the CEO who hires a Project Manager to manage your projects for you. The PM will then be your eyes and ears on the project and will report back to you.
At a high level, your job breaks down into several key roles:
- You’ll need to establish your business, strategy, and brand, and decide what type of development you’re going to tackle.
- You’ll have to recruit your team of professionals, including architects, solicitors, project managers, structural engineers, etc.
- You’ll need to be able to find a supply of good quality, profitable deals. These will need to be analysed to sort the wheat from the chaff and decide which ones are worth pursuing.
- You’ll be arranging the finance for your first project, working with both commercial lenders and private investors.
I’ve been training and working with developers for nearly 40 years, and here are the essential skills that you need to do the job well.
- Organisational skills
Your property development business won’t happen unless you are highly organised. You also need to be systemised and make sure you establish processes for each part of your business. They take effort and foresight to set up, but they pay big dividends and stop your business from degenerating into a shambles.
- People skills
Development is fundamentally a people business. Not only will you be working with a team of professionals, but you’ll also be wooing estate agents, lenders, and private investors. This requires the ability to create and build rapport. And, of course, development projects always have a few bumps in the road, so you’ll need to be able to make sure you get to the end with all of your critical relationships intact, ready to go again.
- Management Skills
Property development is a business, and you need to operate it as such. This means deploying management skills to run your business and being highly disciplined. You’ll also need to stay on top of cash flow, as even profitable deals could fall into the red on their journey unless you manage things effectively.
- Decision-making skills
Any decision is often better than no decision, and in development, you’ll have a team of professionals to advise you. The problem can arise where the developer needs to make a difficult call, and they dither, hoping some silver bullet solution might suddenly arrive. This dallying has scuppered many a project, frustrating the contractor who can’t get on with things until a decision is made. So when the ball is in your court, make a decision quickly and move on. In development, time is usually money.
- Hard work
Once you’re up and running, development can be a job you do in your spare time. But you’ll need to put in some hard graft to get started. You’ll also need to be persistent. Great deals don’t grow on trees, and there’s no guarantee you’ll find one quickly. The good news is that this frightens off most of the competition, so if you know what you’re doing and you stick with it, you’re likely to be successful.
- Determination
It’s easy to get disheartened. Great deals can be difficult to find, and projects rarely go entirely as planned. The spoils go to the developer who keeps going. But your first project will inevitably be your most challenging, and the journey gets easier as you build your experience and reputation.
- Education
Your property development education is the glue that holds all of the above together. Can you avoid making any expensive mistakes without getting training? It’s theoretically possible, but then it’s also possible to jump out of a plane without training. The other thing that education gives you is the ability to see opportunities that other developers can’t see. And you’ll want that edge so you can get the best possible deals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE is a veteran property developer of almost 40 years and co-founder of propertyCEO, a nationwide property development and training company that helps people create a successful property development business in their spare time. It makes use of students’ existing life skills while teaching them the property, business, and mindset knowledge they need to undertake small scale developments successfully, with the emphasis on utilising existing permitted development rights to minimize risk and maximize returns.
First homes to go on sale at new Colchester development
Bellway is preparing to release the first properties for sale at its Hollytree Walk development in Colchester, as construction continues apace.
Hollytree Walk, which will comprise 145 homes, is set to launch online next month (September), when buyers will have the opportunity to purchase one of the first properties for sale off plan.
The housebuilder is building 101 two, three and four-bedroom houses for private sale at the development, off Bromley Road, alongside 44 additional homes being allocated for affordable housing for local people through rent or shared ownership.
Bellway will plant further trees to the northern, eastern, and southern boundaries of the 18-acre development, as well as creating open space including a children’s play area.
Jenny Walker, Sales Director at Bellway Essex, said: “Work is progressing well on the first homes at Hollytree Walk, and we are looking forward to releasing the first selection of homes from our Artisan Collection for sale.
“The development is delivering much-needed new housing to a highly desirable area just three miles to the east of Colchester town centre and will appeal to a range of buyers who can easily commute into the town.
“Hazelmere Infant and Junior schools are situated just half a mile away from Hollytree Walk, which will be of a particular benefit to young families and first-time buyers.
“Due to the high level of demand that we are currently witnessing for new homes, we are expecting the development to be a popular one. With our Forest View development in Colchester now nearly sold out with just three homes remaining, we are looking to build on our strong legacy of delivering quality homes in the town and assist buyers who may have missed out on purchasing a new home there.”
The result of two years of development and decades of customer input, the Artisan Collection is Bellway’s flagship range of house types which combines traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail with the very latest construction techniques.
Bellway is also planning to deliver a further 150 new homes at its Aspen Walk development in Eight Ash Green, with the development set to launch online at the end of this year.
Prices at Hollytree Walk are yet to be confirmed and will be announced when the development launches. An on-site sales office and showhome is planned to open in January 2022.
For more information visit bellway.co.uk or call the sales team on 01206 931653.
Mental health charity able to continue renovation thanks to housebuilder’s donation
A local housebuilder is supporting a Bicester-based charity providing mental health support for young people.
Bellway South Midlands, which is building new homes across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire, has donated £500 to Nai’s House, which will go towards the renovation of the charity’s new premises at Garth House, off Launton Road in the town.
The charity provides a blended youth and well-being service that offers a new way to access mental health support. The renovation work will include soundproofing to ensure the confidentiality of conversations between visitors and volunteers.
Gemma Barrett, founder of Nai’s House, said: “We are so grateful for Bellway’s generosity and support to Nai’s House.
“We want to be able to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our visitors and this donation will help us do that.
“I founded the charity in 2017 after I lost my daughter Dené and the charity is in her memory. I started developing the model in January 2019 and we opened the doors at Kingsmere Community Centre in September 2019.
“We have faced a lot of challenges – especially with Covid meaning we had to shut down – but we have started to gain momentum again and moved premises to Garth House.
“The main work we do is to provide one-to-one support and counselling for those struggling with mental health and suicide ideation. We are in the process of developing our relationship with local schools to start working with them to help their pupils.
“We think of creative ways of working with young people and concentrate on well-being and youth work, as our volunteers aren’t from a clinical or medical background. We offer holistic work such as massages, reiki, aromatherapy, yoga and meditation and similar activities which distract sufferers’ minds from their self-destructive thoughts.
“As well as supporting those struggling with mental health themselves, we also offer support for parents and caregivers looking after someone with mental health conditions.”
Elaine Brown, Head of Sales for Bellway South Midlands, said: “We are pleased to be able to support a charity which does such important work for young people in the local community.
“The past year has been difficult for many young people, as they’ve not been able to socialise or interact with others, and this has had a negative effect on some people’s mental health. Coupled with the lack of events allowed to go ahead due to restrictions, fundraising has been next to impossible for many charities such as this one, which is why we are glad to be able to help such a worthwhile cause.
“Gemma and her volunteers work for free, many alongside a full-time job, and the charity relies solely on fundraising and donations from the council and businesses like Bellway.”
To find out more about Nai’s House, visit the website naishouse.org.uk.
For more information about Bellway’s new homes across the region, visit bellway.co.uk.
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- Clare Bricknell, Angela Nurse and Gemma Barrett
- (Left to Right) Shiron McGregok, Gemma Barrett, Clare Bricknell, Angela Nurse (Bellway), Ali Allen, Amber Knewman
REVEALED: How Frequent Revaluation Is to Impact Landlords in Fundamental Review
The Government’s latest business rates consultation (Fundamental review) proposes reforms that will effectively lock property owners out of the appeals process for their tenanted properties meaning RATEPAYERS COULD FACE TRIPLE BUSINESS RATES.
Strategic property consultancy Cluttons have looked at what the Fundamental Review proposals that have been put forward are and how this will affect property owners.
Proposed changes that could negatively impact ratepayers:
- Ratepayers will be under a duty to notify the valuation officer of any physical change or change of use to their property even if they do not intend to challenge their assessment.
- There will be an annual return for ratepayers to confirm any changes made or not.
- A ratepayer will only be provided with three months to challenge the assessment from the commencement of the rating revaluation.
- The landlord of a tenancy property will lose his right to challenge the assessment
- Implementing a non-refundable fee for supplying detailed relevant rental evidence used to arrive at the rateable value in addition to a fee for submitting a challenge which would be refundable in case of a decision reducing the rateable value
- Allowing the valuation officer two years and nine months to settle challenges compared with 18 months currently.
- Reviewing when a material change of circumstances will apply.
Under the current system, ratable values are set at a common date, known as the “Antecedent Valuation Date. This date is currently 2 years before the rating list comes into force. The consultation discusses shortening the gap; however, the Government believes that in the medium term such a change is not deliverable in England without significant and unpalatable new restrictions to appeal rights ease.
The current 2-year gap is a fundamental flaw in the that will affect property owners, with the having a significant lag between the valuation date and the start of a rating list, additionally a lot can change within the property industry in 2 years.
Another potential problem from this review is the three-month window from the commencement of a rating list to allow a ratepayer to challenge their assessments is unreasonable, if a challenge goes to the appeal stage this could take years to conclude.
The 2023 revaluation will be based upon rental values effective 1 April 2021 and could be the most difficult revaluation yet with the backdrop of Covid 19 and the dearth of rental evidence upon which to base valuations.
The review was put in place with the aim of making rate values more meaningful and reflective of market conditions with considered evidence, however the reforms proposed include narrowing the appeals window to three months from the start of the new rating list. This means that ratepayers pay to request supporting evidence and information for their appeals which effectively makes it impossible to put in a well-considered and evidenced appeal on time.
“The Fundamental Review for business rates may be somewhat of a Trojan Horse – a back doorway of restricting the rights of a ratepayer to challenge their assessment. If this does go ahead, the only way to prepare is to prepare – know how to mitigate against these likely changes coming down the line, get your information and research in place now, and be ready to challenge them as soon as the window opens using an expert who can navigate the process on your behalf.” Ryan Jones, Partner of Business Rates at Cluttons
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About Cluttons
Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Cluttons are a residential and commercial property consultancy, offering services that include managing large scale portfolios, offering funding advice, selling land, valuing an unusual property, or letting a home. They deliver ideas and solutions that improve the efficiency and value of assets.
From international corporates and institutional investors, to private individuals and families, Cluttons have over 250 staff internationally and a selected group of chosen specialist partners.
Sale of showhome furniture raises more than £30,000 for Cancer Research UK
A Bristol-based housebuilder has contributed over £30,000 to Cancer Research UK, after auctioning off showhome furniture to members of staff.
The money raised came from six separate auctions held by Bellway’s South West division, which is based in Bristol. Items of furniture which had been on display in showhomes at developments across the region were sold to the highest bidder.
Bellway double matched the money raised at the events – leading to a total donated to the charity of £31,211.37.
Cancer Research UK is Bellway’s national charity partner, and the housebuilder has raised more than £1.6 million nationally since 2016 from direct donations and fundraising initiatives.
Rachel Way, Sales Manager for Bellway South West, initiated and organised the charity auctions on behalf of the housebuilder.
Rachel said: “We have held six furniture auctions to date so far and with Bellway’s double price match contribution, we’ve managed to raise over £30,000 for Cancer Research UK, which is amazing.
“During these challenging times charities have struggled to raise money so this was an ideal way for us to help and we intend to continue this initiative whenever this opportunity arises.”
As well as raising money for a worthwhile cause, the auctions also ensure that showhome furniture is reused.
Rachel said: “We buy new and unused furniture for each showhome, so when a showhome closes we look for a way of disposing of the furniture in a sustainable way.
“What better way to recycle the furniture than to offer it for sale via an auction to staff whilst raising money for Bellway’s charity? It is for a good cause and the buzz of each auction within the division is brilliant.
“I take photos of each item, give it a lot number, and prepare a bidding sheet. All bids are collated and the highest bid wins. It is always a great event and the winners get a good product at a good price.”
Bellway South West is currently building new homes in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire.
For more information, visit bellway.co.uk.
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- Bellway South West showhome furniture at showhomes across the region
‘Outstanding’ workers clock up 50 years with housing developer
A HOUSING developer has praised the ‘outstanding’ work of two employees who have dedicated a combined total of 50 years to the company.
Mike Hillbeck, 64, and Stuart Brown, 55, have both worked for Russell Armer Homes, based in Kendal, Cumbria, for 25 years and have helped develop the excellent reputation of the long-established company, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
Mike joined Russell Armer as a site manager, and he has overseen the creation of thriving communities through the construction of hundreds of new homes.
The first development he worked on as Site Manager was a 45 unit project at Esthwaite Green, in Kendal, in 1996 and he is currently leading the project to build 78 new homes in Oakfield Park, in Kirkby Lonsdale.
Mike said: “Everybody always wanted to work for Russell Armer Homes because of its great reputation, and I’m pleased to have been able to work here for so long. Russell Armer is a brilliant company to work for, and I love working here.”
Stuart was employed by Russell Armer 25 years ago as a buyer for the company, and he has worked his way up to the integral position of Sales and Purchasing Manager.
His role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including advising on the specification of homes and which products are used on housing developments.
Stuart said: “Being someone who has always lived locally, I am proud to work for a company which makes a big difference to the community by building a quality product and bringing top range homes to the area.
“I am passionate about making sure we build the right products in the right places, creating great communities in the process, and that is something we definitely achieve here.”
Earlier this year, Russell Armer Homes, which was established in 1961, was acquired by Penrith-based homebuilder Genesis Homes in a deal which brought together two of the leading housing developers in the North West.
The amalgamation has created excitement among staff about what the future will bring for both companies.
Stuart said: “Combining the experience of the Russell Armer team with the innovative ideas from Genesis Homes can only be a winning formula.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge of becoming Group Purchasing Manager and playing my role in bringing together the expertise within both companies.”
Mike and Stuart were presented with gifts and mementoes as a thank you for their long service during ceremonies organised by the Russell Armer management team.
Managing director Nicky Gordon said: “We are so thankful to the long service Mike and Stuart have dedicated to the company, and they have played crucial roles in developing Russell Armer Homes into the well-respected company it is today.
“We owe a great deal of gratitude for their excellent work ethic, outstanding quality of work and high level of expertise, and we can’t thank them enough for the great jobs they do day in, day out.”
In addition to work being carried out at Oakfield Park, in Kirkby Lonsdale, Russell Armer Homes will be constructing new houses at Meadow Rigg, in Kendal, and in Halton, Lancashire.
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Stuart Brown (left) and Mike Hillbeck have both worked at Russell Armer Homes for 25 years.
How to choose the property development project that is right for you
By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, co-founder, propertyCEO
Small-scale property development offers something for various tastes, but if this is something you are thinking of trying, be careful not to bite off more than you can chew. There are risks.
Small may be easier and less risky, but will it make you enough profit? This is where you need to do your own maths. You’ll be targeting a minimum of 20% of the GDV (gross development value – the amount your units will sell for) as your profit, and it will take you on average 18-24 months to complete a small-scale development end-to-end. So, as an example, to make an average of £100k a year, you could do one project every 18 months that produces £150k in profit. That equates to a GDV of £750k, which in development terms is very small. Or you could do two even smaller schemes with a GDV of £375k apiece. Simply decide how much you want to make and work out the size of developments you will need to do. You will quickly spot that you do not need to do mega-developments to make a very decent living, but the math works equally for those aiming for more significant returns. A big attraction of property development is that what represents a small project in industry terms can be quite literally life-changing from a personal income point of view.
When considering what should you build, you need to be thinking about reducing risk (again). Building a £1m luxury house is riskier than building five £200k flats because, if the house does not sell, then you are left paying interest on all the money you borrowed, but if just one flat does not shift, at least you will have already paid back your funders by selling the other four. Also, I would urge you to build for the ‘need’ market, rather than the ‘want’ market: this means 1 to 2-bed flats, or houses with up to 3-beds. 5-bed detached luxury houses look nice, but they are a non-essential purchase and can be more difficult to sell in a tough market.
Find out where the demand is in your target area and who will be buying. Downsizers? Young professionals? Families? They each have different requirements for location, transport links, local amenities, and home design, and your local estate agents will be a valuable source of guidance. Build for your customer and never for yourself, and always focus on your bottom line. You may think those gold-plated taps look amazing, but if they dent your profits, go for something plainer. After all, you will not be living there.
Risk crops up again when it comes to planning. Since planning permission will generally be required for most projects, it would be great if the English planning system was ultra-modern, well-resourced, speedy, and completely free of any doubt or subjectivity. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. Although the recent Queen’s Speech announced a draconian overhaul of all things planning-related, my preferred route is still to avoid it as much as possible. I have seen many planning applications get terminally stuck, costing their developers both time and money. Luckily, we have a weapon in our armoury that can make life a lot easier, and it is called Permitted Development Rights (PDRs).
PDRs allow us to change the use of a building without the need to apply for full planning permission, and such is the government’s frustration with the lack of homes being built currently, they have seen fit to significantly extend the PDRs available in 2021. From August, you will be able to convert a wide range of properties into residential, many for the first time, without applying for planning permission.
Ideally, you want your project to be within an hour’s drive from home. While you will not be spending much time on-site, you will still need to do your research and due diligence before buying. Having to travel the length of the country is a bind, plus it makes for a more distant relationship with your contractor, which is a disadvantage. If you do not find a decent project within an hour’s drive, then you have not been looking properly.
For the new or inexperienced property developer, choosing the right project can often present something of a challenge, but small-scale property development is now seen as a highly attractive option for those becoming disenchanted with the buy-to-let model.
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Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE is a veteran property developer of almost 40 years and co-founder of propertyCEO, a nationwide property development and training company that helps people create a successful property development business in their spare time. It makes use of students’ existing life skills while teaching them the property, business, and mindset knowledge they need to undertake small scale developments successfully, with the emphasis on utilising existing permitted development rights to minimize risk and maximize returns.
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Ecogee Complete Works on Award-Winning Baltic View
Liverpool based property services company Ecogee has unveiled the recent completion of one of its most notable projects to date Baltic View.
Following a year of growth for the firm which has seen it double its turnover in the last 12 months to £10million, the team delivered exterior brick-slip and rendering work to the value of £700,000 on the award-winning development project by Crossfield Construction, which has provided 130 new one, two and three bedroom apartments and a total of nine commercial units, all located in the sought after L1 postcode area.
Lead by Managing Director Brendan Helm and Business Development Director Denis Hennigan, Ecogee has seen increases across all of its services, including a number of commercial and residential builds working with the likes of Prima Housing, SSE Energy, Scottish Power and One Vision Housing to name a few. The number of projects undertaken by the firm in the last year has risen by 25% despite ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
Brendan said: “Despite some minor setbacks as a result of the ongoing pandemic, we are delighted to have completed this major project at Baltic View with the accommodation now seeing its first residential occupants moving in. It was a privilege to be able to work on a site of this scale and in such an iconic and up and coming area of Liverpool, having secured the job after going through a competitive tender process.
“Ecogee has been established for almost nine years now and together Denis and I have over 60 years’ combined experience in construction and energy solutions alongside a team of highly skilled people around us – it was our knowledge and portfolio of past work that I think really set us apart for this job”.
Ecogee was established in 2012 and has since made a name for itself as a leading North West firm providing ECO grants, new build developments for both private and domestic markets, social housing repairs and maintenance and external wall and rendering work.
Brendan added: “Our task at Baltic View was to fit an ‘Aliva System’, a state-of-the-art external wall product that includes Rockwool insulation, silicon render and a unique lightweight brick-slip finish which was all delivered on time and on budget. Our work on this building was the first of any construction site in Liverpool to be given the green light following the first Covid shutdown thanks to the thorough health and safety measures we had put in place. That’s something that we prioritise before and during the build and long into the future, putting residents first.
“External wall insulation is essential to building longevity and safety and in recent years, a number of new legislation and guidance has been put in place. As a company we’ve always worked with the highest quality materials and implemented the best tried and tested construction methods, and the finishes that we work with, such as the brick-slip finish here at Baltic View, are pioneering within the industry with not many organisations offering this service.
“With so many older buildings being investigated and redeveloped due to safety concerns around the outer exterior work, it’s also been a priority to us to ensure that any job that we complete surpasses the requirements and is of the highest standard possible. Not only does a job done right ensure optimum safety and longevity for the building but it’s also much more sustainable meaning that the apartments themselves retain more heat particularly through the winter months.”