Four Courts Estate

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Four Courts Estate

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Description

Refurbishment works to four, 17storey tower blocks in Hastings, eachwith 100, one and two bedroom flats, originally constructed in 1967. The works include:

  • New roofs
  • Insulated cladding to the external walls
  • Renewal of the above ground soil and waste system
  • Asbestos removal
  • New IRS
  • New ventilation system to all flats
  • New door entry system
  • Refurbishment of lobby areas
  • Conversion of neighbourhood office
  • Landscaping
  • Upgrading electrical supplies.

Challenges

The main challenge for the project is the renewal of the entire above ground soil and waste system whilst residents remaining in occupation. With the existing pitch fibre soil stacks failing, this is a critical renewal task for Amicus Horizon. United House engineers and the design team have considered various methods of tackling this operation, including building a full scale three storey scaffold mock up to help finalise the practical solution.

How we made a difference

We have engaged with the local Residents Association and are working with them on Community Works tailored to the residents and the local area throughout the course of the project. The works will be intense at times so we are keen to show our appreciation of the support we will need to successfully deliver the project.

We are targeting 50% local labour and supply and will be offering work placement and training opportunities through our established contact with the local Education Business Partnership.
We will be providing support to local schools programmes for job interview training, heath and safety training and opportunities in construction presentations.

For more information, please call 01322 665522 or email info@unitedhouse.net.

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