We have come a long way since the blog has been down. With only weeks to go before handover the internal are almost complete. As you can see with the photos, the first and second floor are complete, only leaving the main entrance corridor to decorate. We are having the final push on the externals and the temporary car park being replaced back to the original state before we arrived.

We are currently preparing ourselfs for the second visit from considerate constructors on Wednesday 24^th July. We hope to show off our standards and show what Wates go the extra mile to provide for our work force and local community. As part of the considerate constructors we try to exceed in providing the best quality service for the public, environment and the operatives.

Decorating is complete

All the flats have now been decorated and are getting locked down for snagging to Area A. The commercial kitchen (as seen in the photo) has begun and will be fully supplied and fitted by one sub-contractor. The Scaffolding around the perimeter of the building has almost been dismantled allowing the external works to commence.

The second phase of External Works have now commenced to the dementia courtyard and rear of the building, internally works are still progressing as we continue to fit the kitchen and shower rooms.

The main zinc roof areas are now complete and scaffold is being stripped which shows the building off. Works are also progressing well in the communal areas and to the atrium.

 

 

West Yorkshire Building Excellence Awards

Two of the three extra care schemes on the Kirklees PFI scheme have been recently shortlisted for quality and community awards, Both site teams are excited to receive the accolade and look forward to the award ceremony in June, Speaking with Ruth King, Building Control officer for both sites, she has commented on the quality and attention to detail to both schemes and the legacy Wates will provide to the local community.

 

Firstly, we would like to wish Andy Lyon our site manager the best of luck with his new venture and thank you for all his help and assistance for getting the project to this stage. The scaffolding has finally been dismantled to the atrium area in the centre of B thus leaving a bright and natural feel to the centre of the build. As you can see , it looks spectacular! The Kitchens to section A are currently being installed ready for the ceramic tiler. Moving back to the externals, the zinc roof has commenced at an incredible speed across the dementia unit.

Firstly, we would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to the surrounding area of the site with regards to the parking issues.  We are currently liaising with the local Community Support Officers to solve the outstanding problem.

With regards to site production; Section A is rapidly developing, with the installation of the mechanical and electrical works allowing further trades to commence. The snow has caused some problems throughout section B, filling many corridors and flats, however this was quickly resolved with the help of our labourers and workforce.

Overall, works are going well and we hope the sunny weather continues!!  

 

We are currently very busy on site with many trades progressing with their works rapidly throughout the building. As seen within the photo, the atrium to section B is ready to be glazed and is looking excellent. Mechanical and Electrical works first fix is also well on its way throughout section A.

In other News!

Frank Johnson, as mentioned in last week’s blog is holding an event in Wakefield for Charity. Poster below !

Following on from a very productive week we have started to form the flat roofs to area C which is shown in the photos. Also our labourer/cleaner Frank Johnson is currently raising money for Cancer Research UK. We have had  the charity box in the office and we hope to raise some money for this good cause. We also have installed our Hardhat Media information screens which give Health and Safety bulletins and general information to the operatives within the cabin.

Over the past few weeks there has been a huge production on both plasterboard, roofing and brickwork. Mechanical and Electrical works are also commencing to a number of flats. The central atrium steel work has been lifted in to place and the glazing will arrive next week. Site is becoming very busy and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The roofing works are now being pushed to get the building watertight. Brickwork is picking up the pace now we are out of the ground. Render works have now commenced to the three storey gable, work on the plasterboard and floating floors is ongoing internally.

 

 

 

Progress has been limited this week due to the inclement weather. The timber frame has been progressing slowly whilst the dry lining contractor has been carrying out works in selected plots which have not been affected by the snow. Looking forward into next week, we hope the snow clears up and allows a big push in production for numerous trades.

Even with the adverse weather conditions , progress of works has still carried on with numerous trades battling through the elements. As seen in the pictures, ceiling insulation and plasterboard has now started to the flats. The UPVC windows are mostly installed to Area B and the screed has just been poured to the section where the crane was originally positioned.

 

There has been a huge push in production with various different trades since our Considerate Constructors visit in December  especially with the transformation of the roof to Areas A and B which is partly tiled and loaded out.  The windows are also nearly complete to area A and the plasterers  and electricians will commence on site on Monday 14^th December. Render to the gable ends of area A has begun and will continue in to next week.  The soleplates to area C are being laid with the ground floor panels arriving on Wednesday 16^th January.