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ROCHESTER WAY Community Liaison Affordable Housing Shortlisted for RIBA London Award 2020 Info box:Client: Meridian Home StartArchitect: Peter Barber Architects          Project Manager: Royal Borough of Greenwich                                                Quantity Surveyor: Martin Arnold Ltd      Value: £8.5m We were appointed by Meridian Home Start Limited, the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Housing Development arm to assist in their commitment to delivering new high-quality homes and sustainable communities, through the development of small plots of land around the Borough which are vacant, under-utilised or problematic.  The works consisted of: The demolition of the existing building The construction and internal fit-out of 29 units for affordable rent (23 houses, 3 maisonettes and 3 flats) The construction of a non-residential community building With the site situated at the junction of two residential areas, we ensured that our work caused the minimum of disruption to our neighbours and communities.  A Community Liaison Officer was engaged on the project, managing community engagement and information flow.  Dust suppression, wheel washing, and noise and vibration control were implemented throughout the works, and CLOCS requirements were communicated to all subcontractors and suppliers. Shortlisted for RIBA London Award 2020 “The quality of accommodation is absolutely first class – I’m really pleased we have a number of units designed for people with disabilities who will be able to live independently 👍🏻 Big thanks to everyone who has been involved in making this happen!” Danny Thorpe – Leader, Greenwich Council

ORDNANCE ROAD Brick Awards Finalist Community Liaison Winner RIBA London 2019 Award Affordable Housing Info box:Client: London Borough of EnfieldArchitect: Peter Barber Architects         Quantity Surveyor: Mott MacdonaldValue: £3.4m We were appointed by London Borough of Enfield’s Housing Department and Renewal team for the development of 15 houses at 65-69 Ordnance Road as part of its ongoing Small Housing Sites Rolling Programme.  As Principal Contractor with responsibility for design from RIBA stage 4 under a JCT Design and Build contract, Neilcott worked with the architect Peter Barber Architects and appointed the remaining design team to develop and complete the technical design, which had already achieved Planning Approval. The residential accommodation comprises 11 three-bedroom terraced houses and 4 one-bedroom courtyard houses, two of which are wheelchair accessible. The dwellings were designed to a high standard with generous living space and external amenity spaces. The houses were constructed in good quality rustic cream brick facades feature arched entrance ways and a notched profile which articulates each separate house.  All houses are for affordable rent and are owned and managed by Enfield Council.  Recently winning the RIBA London 2019 Award, the project was also highly commended by LABC and a finalist at the Brick Awards. “Enfield Council are also to be congratulated on their intelligent approach to procurement, using medium scale contractors deploying traditional building skills to deliver excellent value for resident and taxpayer alike.”                                                      RIBA Judges 2019    

HEATH RISE Basement High Quality Fitout Community Liaison Info box:Client: Square Garden LimitedArchitect: Casson Conder Partnership    Quantity Surveyor:   HalsteadsValue: £4.7m As Principal Contractor with responsibility for design from RIBA stage 4 under a JCT 2011 Design and Build contract, we were appointed to undertake the design and construction of a new concrete framed residential block comprising 9 apartments from ground to fourth floor, alongside basement car park and external hard and soft landscaping.  The apartments were finished to an extremely high specification and in keeping with the remainder of the Art Deco Estate. With the project being in such close proximity to local residents, communication was key upon this project.  A community liaison officer was engaged on the project to lead resident involvement initiatives with the Residents Association, and to be the key contact for adjacent neighbours.

SAND PIT PLACE Community Liaison High Quality Brickwork Repeat Customer Info box:Client: Meridian Home StartArchitect: Peter Barber Architects          Quantity Surveyor: Martin Arnold Limited                                                          Project Manager: Martin Arnold LimitedValue: £7.6m  We were appointed by Meridian Home Start Limited, the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Housing Development arm to assist in their commitment to delivering new high-quality homes and sustainable communities, through the development of small plots of land around the Borough which are vacant, under-utilised or problematic.  The site is surrounded by residential housing with the scheme being designed to reinforce the existing street scene along Sandpit Place and Erwood Road.  The Sandpit Place project consisted of the design and build of a residential development providing 32 new houses for Greenwich, 10% of which are wheelchair accessible homes. The houses are arranged as three back-to-back terraces running north to south across the site. The new dwellings have generous amenity space in the form of ground floor front garden, balconies and roof terraces, as well as light and airy open plan living room and kitchen/diner.  Elevations were clad in facing brick, in keeping with the brick construction of the surroundings. “I find Neilcott to be very collaborative and reliable. They have worked hard to achieve the handover of Sandpit Place during C-19 lockdown and demonstrated resolve and commitment to get the job done in very difficult circumstances where other contractors failed.”                                                                                                                                          Adrian Coots – Chief Executive Officer