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Poole Dick Residential Projects The Clayworks, Smithfield, Stoke-on-Trent https://lnkd.in/e7PUri3x THE CHALLENGE This development included the design and construction of a 12-storey building, to include 151 private rented sector apartments together with associated communal space. The building also includes a commercial unit completed to the ‘shell’ level on the lower ground floor, with associated public realm spaces around the perimeter and the provision of a temporary car park separate from the site. KEY CONSIDERATIONS This included ensuring the development team provided the project in line with the requirements of the development agreement and that the quality of the works was to an acceptable standard. #residential #residentialconstruction #constructionindustry #projectmanagement #projectmonitoring #residentialdevelopment #stokeontrent #pooledick #constructionmanagementconsultancy

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Another quality project that Q Assure Build Ltd are involved in with Eric Wright Group. It is always great to hear that sites are progressing well and that there is open communication between all parties involved. At Q Assure Build Ltd we pride ourselves on our pragmatic approach and always look to provide the best possible solution. If you have any questions about working with Q or have a project you would like to discuss please reach out to myself or one of the team. #theqpolicy #structuralwarranty #construction #latentdefects

Veteran Housing Corp is still trying to wrap its head around the numbers. 273 units at a cost of $150 million, or $549, 450.55 per unit? Can someone explain why this makes any sense? What are the proposed rents for a studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartment? Affordable Housing? If the project is using government grants, tax credits or incentives, or other types of government financing, what is the affordability period for this project? Does this project accept HUD/VASH or Section 8 vouchers?

Plot J of our regeneration scheme in the Gascoigne East estate in Barking for Be First, is set to be completed in the upcoming months. It will provide 124 affordable homes for the residents of Barking and will be Be First’s first Net Zero Carbon in operation scheme to be occupied. Plot J provides predominantly family accommodation and forms a perimeter block around a centralised communal courtyard at the heart of the scheme. The building steps between four, five, and six storeys to provide each home with optimal daylight and allow the courtyard to be sunny. Ground-floor homes are accessed via the street, raised in response to flood risk levels, and the communal entrances to the upper floors are articulated through the corners of the block. Plot J utilises passive design solutions, with high performing external envelope and with 100% dual-aspect flats to maximise cross ventilation and passive cooling.  MVHR inlets and outlets are integrated into the soffits. The roofs are covered with PVs to maximise energy generation on site. The landscaping with rain gardens, and permeable paving further reduce the buildings' environmental impact. It's been a collaborative effort working with Be First to bring this successfully to fruition, even through the pandemic. Working closely alongside the landscape architects at Turkington Martin, and with Elliot Wood, Steer, contractor Willmott Dixon and a multitude of other dedicated consultants and subcontractors on this project. It’s a testament to the dedication of the team that the development has gone so smoothly, despite all the challenges along the way. Listening and learning from the local area played a key role in the development of the scheme. Now it’s almost time for people to move in.  We look forward to seeing the positive impact this next phase of Gascoigne East’s estate regeneration will have on Barking’s community. #netzerocarbon #affordablehousing #estateregeneration #BeFirst #LBBD #London #Barking #GascoigneEast #WillmottDixon #ElliotWood #TurkingtonMartin #collaboration #barkinganddagenhamcouncil #befirstregeneration

Cambridge's housing landscape has been shaped by fascinating historical forces over the decades. As a construction company specializing in renovating historic homes, we at HKF Construction appreciate the rich architectural stories woven into the city's residential fabric. The Early 20th Century: A Time of Architectural Diversity Prior to the 1930s, Cambridge embraced a wonderful mix of housing styles from cozy single-family cottages to multi-family homes and modest apartment buildings. This variety provided options for different family sizes, lifestyles and income levels. The intermixing of housing types created visually interesting streetscapes and socioeconomic diversity within neighborhoods. However, the introduction of zoning laws in 1926 proved to be an inflection point. New construction of multi-family homes and small apartments quickly dried up after the 1930s. These zoning policies, while intended to improve living standards, had the unintended consequence of reducing housing choices for Cambridge residents. KEEP READING ON OUR BLOG, LINK BELOW: https://lnkd.in/gJHukN49

✨ **Project Highlights:** - **Comprehensive Redevelopment:** Preliminary masterplan studies suggest the potential to replace the existing structure with a new residential complex. Options include 26 apartments or 15 houses with diverse one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. - **Integration with Environment:** A key feature of this project is its seamless blend with the surroundings, ensuring a harmonious balance between development and nature. The inclusion of a scenic communal courtyard is a testament to this commitment. - **Accessibility and Security:** Ensuring full accessibility and security is a top priority, making this a welcoming and safe community for everyone. 🤝 **Strategic Partnership with Hamson Barron Smith:** As a division of Norse Consulting, HBS is playing a pivotal role in refining the development concepts, focusing sharply on the site’s context and the aspiration for zero-carbon in-use living standards. Their multidisciplinary expertise in #design and #planning #consultancy services is invaluable in this venture. Jonathan Stephenson Paulette McAllister FRSA Justin Galliford BSc(Hons) MSc MBA DipMC Nick Maddox PgD Daniella Barrow MRICS Paul Pawa #affordablehousing #localgovernment #netzero

"I have referred to the Iron Triangle in this space before. “Cheap-Fast-Good” and how it’s not possible to have all three [...] But maybe, just maybe, architects and urban planners Smart Density and developer/builder Assembly have shattered that old adage to bits." - Dave LeBlanc, The Globe and Mail We are thrilled to be part of the 1120 Ossington Ave. team with St. Clare’s Housing Society, Smart Density, and Assembly Corp., which is leading the way in rapid, affordable housing using prefab timber construction. This project highlights the power of collaboration, innovation, and efficiency in creating much-needed affordable housing. Prefab timber construction not only allows for faster project completion but also provides sustainable, cost-effective solutions that are essential in today’s housing market. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUMzadaH. #affordablehousing #prefabconstruction #sustainabledesign #community #rapidconstruction #mcCallumSather

Huge day as the #BCGov announces FREE standardized housing design plans to residents of BC. The plans are modular (choose your base! choose your roof!) and allow for aesthetic variety within a neighborhood, ensuring we avoid 'cookie cutter' aesthetic pitfalls. They are also energy modelled to meet Step 4 or 5 in climate zone 5. Oh, and did I mention they are FREE? Still, more work remains. Challenges remain in financing these projects, particularly when builds are modular. Home owners will also need to weigh the pros and cons of stratification, and whether to sell or rent units on their lot. At the same time, it's crazy to think how far we've come on the housing file in the last few years. Housing targets for municipalities, standardized municipal finance tools, provincial upzoning, STR regulation, single egress stairs! These designs are one more sign that #BritishColumbia is a North American leader in addressing the housing affordability crisis. I encourage everyone to check out the Small Housing Gentle Density toolkit (linked below). Whether you are a builder, planner, designer, homeowner-developer, or general housing nerd. The toolkit is the ultimate resource for those interested in addressing the housing affordability crisis, no matter your expertise or political perspective. #residentialconstruction #housingaffordability #newhomes #stepcode

Exciting milestone for infill development with the Province releasing their new standardized designs. Looking forward to seeing how this is received in the industry. The Province also released some interesting costing metrics for the designs and BC Regions (found via the same news release link below). While the assumptions are clearly stated on page 1, the excluded costs are often the most significant areas where cost fluctuations significantly impact the viability of this housing form. A few examples on the excluded items. - Soft Costs: Design & Engineering costs can fluctuate with various municipal or region requirements. Project Financing costs typically fall into this area and are highly variable depending on the borrower's financial strength and the deal metrics. There are some new products coming online to help here. - Utility Connections: We've seen costs range from $8k to $275k for utility connections for similar sized projects, depending on the location and utility company's required upgrades (this isn't always know at time of permit submission) - Existing House Removal: The main goal of this housing form is to redevelop existing suburban neighbourhoods. House removal can be significant cost if there are hazardous materials and potentially stringent recycling requirements for demolishing buildings, depending on the Municipality. It's an exciting time and great to see the efforts in cataloging costs here, but it also highlights the need for more collaboration and programs to reduce risk and incentivize this form of housing for larger uptake. If you're interested in building and have questions - reach out! We've been working with homeowers, developers, and municipalities to develop feasible infill and #gentledensityhomes across BC.