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Follow the progress of Block M01 &amp; 02 from the first brick!

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After months of careful planning, the site is primed and ready for the first pour. Standing on the edge of the site it's easy to look at the footprint and imagine the shape of the building to come. Engineers and builders are waiting for the arrival of the steel and concrete. This is an exciting time and a few months from now this area will transform as the first new homes are built. Before the big pour, however, there are a few task to complete.

Laying the foundations

Foundations

When building a block of flats it's essential the construction is sound from the beginning. This presents new challenges for the team. To begin with, there is a complete section dedicated to stabilising the blocks from the start. As with all the other stages of construction, the envelope stage takes place in steps.

From Foundation to the second floor

The Envelope

With a strong foundation in place, the team can now begin assembling the brickwork. This is a phase with lots of activity on the site. For the first time, the project will rise from ground level. Now that the important groundwork is complete, the team can begin to raise the scaffold, which will be used during the brickwork. The bricks will be laid to form the skeleton of the building. Before the team can begin laying the bricks and mortar, there are a few steps to take.

Raising the roof

The Brickwork

Looking out at the site now it is easier to imagine the completed building. Now that the building has foundations, floors, and walls, the next logical step is raising the roof. After fitting the roof and windows the team can get to work on the interior. Before the team can fully weatherproof the site, however, there are a few jobs to do.

Taking the work indoors

The Roofworks

From the outside at least, the buildings will soon begin to look like a finished article. Soon, families will start to move in, but before that, the building needs an interior. There are walls, a roof, and windows, but there is still a good deal of work to be done before residents move in.

The final furlong

Internal Fit Out

We can't wait to welcome you to your new home. Before we can hand over the keys however, we've got some administration to complete. Stage five is a phase of reporting and assessing. It is the stage during which we sign-off on all the construction work done to date after a few final checks.

Grounds work, housekeeping and the final touches

The completed build

All that remains now is to open up the site and tidy the grounds. There's a little housekeeping to complete before we can welcome residents/home owners to their new homes.

The External Works

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Clarion Housing Association Limited is registered with Regulator of Social Housing (4865); and is a Charitable Community Benefit Society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (7686) and affiliated to The National Housing Federation, and g15 (London’s 15 largest housing associations). VAT no 675646394. Clarion Housing Association Limited’s registered office is at Level 6, 6 More London Place, Tooley Street, London SE1 2DA.

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In accordance with UK Law, the team will make sure the soil meets UK standards and is free from toxins.

Soil Testing

Using sophisticated equipment, the engineers will ensure all measurements are accurate. In particular, the heights must be correct in relation to each other.

Site Levelling

Site Clearing

July Tour

Timelapse

A concrete ground floor slab is a flat, horizontal structural element made from concrete that forms the base floor of a building. These slabs are typically constructed at ground level and serve as the foundation for the building's floors. They are crucial for providing a stable, level surface and supporting the loads from the building above.

Concrete Groundfloor Slabs

Falsework refers to a temporary structure used to support a permanent structure during its construction until it becomes self-supporting. The Undersite DPC (Damp Proof Course) is a layer of material applied within a building's structure to prevent moisture from rising through the walls and floors.

Falsework installation / undersite DPC

Timber frame installation refers to the process of assembling and erecting a building's structural framework using timber (wood).

Timber frame installation

Each block is built on a solid foundation and supported by a robust framework. This framework combines masonry and timber, creating the structure for the two levels.

Ground to roof level

Now that the structure has its own internal strength, we no longer need the scaffolding. The team will therefore 'strike' or remove this section. This will allow them to work inside the building itself.

Striking the form work

After completing the building structure, the team can begin fitting the specialist windows.

Fitting the windows

Taking great care, the team will build a temporary framework in order to complete the brickwork from the ground to the first floor and above.

Raising the scaffold

In this form of construction, the next step is the installation of a steel frame. This frame will allow the team to begin the brickwork and make the building weatherproof.

Steel frame system

At this stage, the team will build the brickwork, flooring and joists.

Raising the scaffold and brickwork

A liquid waterproofing membrane is essential for protecting the building structures.

Roof waterproofing system

Adequate roof ventilation is of crucial importance to the overall maintenance and protection of the Blocks.

Ventilation system

Dry-lining a wall means attaching plasterboard to a wall, which gives a smooth finish to decorate straight away.

The first fix: dry lining

During this step, a concrete finisher performs a process called screeding. This is cutting off excess wet concrete to bring the top surface of a slab to the proper grade and smoothness.

Screed

Now that the house has a structure, workers will install the essential components to make it a home. This includes the electrics, plumbing and ventilation. Part of the first fix is the installation of cables, wires, pipes and other hidden fixtures.

The first fix: plumbing and electrics

Before the second fix, plasterers will carefully close up and finish the interior walls.

Closing up the walls and dry lining

During this process, the team will install the kitchens and internal doors, skirtings and architraves.

Kitchen Installation

As soon as the plasterers and carpenters have completed the dry lining, the skilled workers will return to convert wires into sockets, and pipes into taps.

The second fix

Tiles will be added to the kitchen and bathroom walls.

Wall Tiling

Flooring covering

For the first time the building will be connected to the Grid. Water, gas and electricity will flow through its pipes, and there will be light, heat, hot and cold water.

Powering up

At this point the painters and decorators will return to add the final touches to the interiors. At this stage, the project is in the final phase of preparation for the first householders. Before we can allow anyone to cross the threshold however, we have our own housekeeping to complete. Stage Six: The completed build.

Decoration

This is making sure that everything is in good working order. This involves us testing everything.

Commissioning

This is the process of looking for minor defects or snags. At this stage, the team will triple and quadruple check everything on the off-chance they may have missed a minor detail.

Snagging

Once we have tested and retested everything from the rafters to the foundations, we can move into the final phase: The external works.

First unit handover for inspection

At this stage, the team will lay the final groundwork. This includes paving the driveways and installing fencing and garden fixtures. During this stage, the site will be cleared of all waste, leftover materials, and unnecessary equipment.

Hard Landscaping

Once the site is clear the landscapers and gardeners will install all the external furniture, fixtures and plant the trees, shrubs and lawns.

Landscaping

The site will be inspected in preparation for the final hand over.

Technical Tour

It is only after we are 100% satisfied that all work has been successfully carried out that we finally sign-off on the homes and hand it over to the new residents. It’s time for you and your family to enjoy your new home.