51°02 Apartments, Bristol
Project Description
Recladding 105 units
Kennet Construction Ltd tendered and won the contract for the replacement of external cladding to a multi storey block of 105no. apartments with a new external wall insulated render system for Barrett Redrow plc. This project involved fire remediation measures to an existing building to bring it in line with current fire safety requirements and regulations at the landmark 51°02 building in the centre of the City of Bristol.
The building is located on the St James Barton roundabout, with a portion of the building spanning the carriageway itself. Traffic control measures and temporary works management were needed. The highest standards of Health & Safety had to be maintained with general public and residents in close proximity to the site. The project was completed safely with an impeccable Health & Safety record and to EWS1 standards.
More specifically, the works included; the removal of existing combustible EPS cladding & insulation materials, the installation of a new proprietary and compliant Rock Wool cladding & insulation system, making good and works arising from the removal of the cladding materials, re-roofing and edge protection.
Kennet Construction Ltd is one of very few qualified Principal Contractors with in-house cladding and traditional construction craft teams, making us uniquely positioned and cost effective in the construction industry.
Project Value:
£3,300,000
Form of Contract:
JCT Design and Build Contract 2016
Construction Period:
14 months, completion April 2025
