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PROJECT PROFILE

BSA compliant façade works and window remediation in Solihull

INTRODUCTION

Starfish Construction operates across the UK with a steadfast commitment to helping residential property portfolio managers meet their obligations under the UK Building Safety Act. Our expert approach to fire-compliant façade renewal and window remediation is tailored to ensure that buildings are safe, compliant, and resilient. The Warwick House project in Solihull exemplifies our capability. We ensured every stage, from off-site testing and design development through to structural validation, met rigorous fire safety standards.

Throughout the 19-week programme, residents were kept fully informed via our communication hub, safety protocols were stringent, and the project was delivered on time, on budget, with no health and safety incidents, and with enthusiastic client and resident feedback.

WARWICK HOUSE, SOLIHULL

Principal Contractor for Innovative Residential Project

The highest accolade you can receive in any business is to be recommended by a happy client. Starfish Construction is proud to say we have competitively tendered and successfully won several projects because of recommendations.

A client we had worked with on several completed projects connected us with the developers, and they invited us to tender for the Warwick House project in Solihull, which we successfully won.

The client appointed Starfish Construction as the principal contractor for the £700,000 project, which was expected to take 19 weeks.

DURATION

19 weeks

ALUMINIUM SPANDREL PANELS

410 m2

Warwick House is a former office block in the heart of the town centre, converted into 32 one-bedroom apartments, ideal for first-time buyers and investors. We showcased our successful project portfolio to the client, giving them confidence in our planning, site operations, and reporting, which are crucial in fire-compliant façade works and window remediation. Stage one of our process was to explore and analyse all elements of the building remediation works and materials. This process began with assessing the client and consultants' specifications, which outlined a stringent set of parameters to meet. These included off-site testing of the chosen replacement cladding types for the project to ensure compliance and performance.

Our in-house Building Design division then completed all design work, allowing us to apply the specific level of attention, detailing, and management needed to deliver safe and compliant building remediation. We also appointed and consulted with specialists, including a Façade Structural Engineer. This role was crucial in undertaking structural and serviceability checks, as well as approving the correct fixings for the replacement cladding types.

warwick house apartment block with balconies

Our Expertise

PROJECT CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Our team had to remove the existing windows and EPDM membrane around them, then reinstall the existing windows & new EPDM back to the existing structure. Additionally, we designed, supplied, and installed 410 m² of aluminium spandrel panels. Afterwards, the windows were reinstalled, and the EPDM membrane was reinstated to the existing structure. We installed Spandrel panels along with all associated works. Finally, we reboarded, made good, and painted the internal reveals.

EXPERTS IN FAÇADE SOLUTIONS

When a project involves commercial or residential occupancy, pedestrians, or significant road traffic passing through or near the property, our project management and site teams factor these considerations into our project plans. We considered several factors at Warwick House, including occupied apartments within the block and the main entrance and delivery area, which face directly onto a road adjacent to a hospital.

Although the adjacent hospital isn’t an A&E unit, it plays a vital role in the community through its day surgeries and clinics. Ensuring the road was open at all times by bringing smaller, just-in-time deliveries was an essential planning element that paid dividends. All material was unloaded onsite, and no deliveries were made until after 9 a.m., thereby avoiding the peak period for staff turnover at the hospital.

    Keeping the owners and leaseholders updated via our resident's hub with regular progress and planned work look-ahead notices was critical to the project.

    In addition to maintaining accessible communication with all stakeholders, including our client. Our resident hub platform is a vital resource for residential projects.

    Warwick house solihull window remediation

    The project yielded numerous positive outcomes, reflecting the strength of our planning, delivery, and client engagement. From the earliest stages through to completion, the works progressed in line with the agreed programme, with handover to the client achieved on schedule and within budget.

    Our efficiency was underpinned by robust project management and clear communication across all stakeholders, ensuring that deadlines were met without compromising quality.

    Notably, no reportable health and safety issues occurred at any stage of the works, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining a safe environment for residents, visitors, and our on-site teams. We also addressed and resolved long-standing concerns from homeowners about water ingress, implementing effective remedial measures to prevent any recurrence. The success of these actions was reinforced by exceptional feedback from residents, many of whom expressed their appreciation for the professionalism, responsiveness, and quality of service delivered by the Starfish Construction team.

    SUCCESSFUL RESIDENTIAL REMEDIATION OUTCOME

    This project is one of many examples of how we work with residential property portfolio managers across the UK to deliver safe, compliant, and future-ready buildings in line with the requirements of the UK Building Safety Act. By combining technical expertise with proactive communication and rigorous quality control, we help clients meet their statutory obligations while enhancing the long-term performance and safety of their properties.

    BUILDING ENVELOPE

    CLADDING

    RESIDENT LIAISON

    TECHNICAL SURVEYING

    Due to the nature of the existing issues, this was a sensitive project for our client, who has been delighted with the service provided by the entire Starfish Construction team. We worked tirelessly to ensure we adhered to stringent scheduled phases and kept the residents informed at all times. This project has been an example of how works involving occupied property should be planned, managed, and delivered.

    From the outset, we recognised the importance of balancing technical excellence with a considerate approach to those living in the building. Our dedicated Resident Communication Hub provided a clear channel for updates, work schedules, and direct responses to queries, which helped to build trust and minimise disruption.

    The scheduling of activities was carefully coordinated to avoid unnecessary noise or access issues, including just in time deliveries planned outside peak times to protect access to local services. The success of this project demonstrates how a coordinated approach, linking client needs, technical expertise, and resident care, can deliver exceptional outcomes in occupied buildings.

    ROBERT MORGAN, PROJECTS DIRECTOR, MIDLANDS, LONDON & SOUTH