Gleeds starts construction on low-energy redevelopment in Nottingham
(24/05/2010)

38 new houses on Green Street, Nottingham will be sustainable, low energy residential units designed to provide family accommodation via a mixture of three and four bedroom units which will have ground level courtyards and large roof terraces. Many will also benefit from balconies and private garages for parking. Due to their location, flood mitigation measures have also been incorporated which include raising the ground floor levels to one meter above their original height.

Gleeds has recently begun the construction phase for the 38 new homes. Employed by client Blueprint as Cost Manager, Contract Administrator, CDM Co-ordinator and Quality Manager this three phased project is valued at over £5 million.

Gleeds has been involved with the scheme since initial feasibility evaluations were carried out in 2008. They have proactively contributed to redesigns for the 3923m2 site advising until a viable plan was in place. The Homes and Communities agency (HCA) have contributed funding to the project along with Nottingham City Council. Thirteen of the completed buildings will be allocated for Low Cost Home Ownership made possible by an initiative run in conjunction with the Council.

It is intended that the scheme will achieve level four of the Code for Sustainable Homes with most units also achieving an ‘A’ Energy Performance Certificate rating. Phase one of the Green Street project, comprising the first 13 homes, is due for completion in November 2010, with completion of all three phases scheduled for spring 2011.

Stuart Senior, Managing Partner of Gleeds’ Nottingham office said, “We are delighted to be joining forces with Blueprint on this cutting edge development. The project sees innovative design combined with the latest in sustainable technologies and is a welcome addition to Gleeds’ portfolio of successful low-energy redevelopments.”