Student Accommodation Façade Replacement, Bournemouth
18 months
6,000 m2
We understood how complex the project design process would be from the outset. It wasn’t until we commenced the intrusive survey that we could comprehend that the detailing would be more challenging than first thought due to issues behind the existing facade.
Not only did we have to satisfy our internal project delivery team, but we also had to meet the demands of all main external consultants. It’s always rewarding to see installation and interface junctions coming together mid-construction based on Starfish Construction’s design concepts, especially 3 mm Aluminium Bronze panels which look extremely impressive. Every bronze panel on this project has a different shade, finish and size. That said, all three rainscreen products aesthetically complement each other and provide an excellent finish to the project.
Our Expertise
PROJECT SCOPE OF WORKS
Detailed below are our extensive design and fabrication schedule required to complete this project successfully:
Commercial Department Project involvement
Our Commercial Managers are responsible for the budget and monitoring of all project costs. They source the services and resources needed and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
As the project started during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we anticipated issues within the supply chain but still had to provide the tri-party owners with cost certainty.
Input throughout the project from commercial involved value engineering at the outset to guarantee cost certainty for the client.
An excellent example of the value our commercial department brought to this project concerned the existing ‘bronze’ panels, which were specified and could not be changed, these panels were costly, and due to market price increases during the time, there was no cost certainty for the materials. We approached one of our supply chain partners to produce an ‘equal or approved’ option. Once installed, the 3 mm weathered bronze aluminium panels would match precisely the original panels.
Our success
Working on a fully-occupied student accommodation block in a busy town centre was challenging. Our close working partnership with the owners and keeping the occupants updated on the project status, particularly how it would impact their accommodation unit, was critical to maintaining good relationships with all parties. We were sensitive to the student’s needs, hosting a summer BBQ to allow them to chat with our site team. We also worked with student liaisons to manage works around the apartments where students had particular additional support needs, helping to minimise disruption.
The local area is significantly regenerating with new and renovated accommodations for UK-based and overseas students. Our façade and fire safety remediation has created a like-new and highly marketable accommodation block for the owners and a desirable one for residents.
The building’s original façade concept offered a striking modern exterior that would stand out in an area with multiple highrise accommodation buildings. Our project remit to match the original design has successfully reached the brief while providing a 25-year warranted façade system and zero reported Health and Safety incidents.
SUCCESSFUL RESIDENTIAL REMEDIATION OUTCOME
Working on a fully-occupied student accommodation block in a busy town centre was challenging. Our close working partnership with the owners and keeping the occupants updated on the project status, particularly how it would impact their accommodation unit, was critical to maintaining good relationships with all parties. We were sensitive to the student’s needs, hosting a summer BBQ to allow them to chat with our site team. We also worked with student liaisons to manage works around the apartments where students had particular additional support needs, helping to minimise disruption.
The local area is significantly regenerating with new and renovated accommodations for UK-based and overseas students. Our façade and fire safety remediation has created a like-new and highly marketable accommodation block for the owners and a desirable one for residents.
The building’s original façade concept offered a striking modern exterior that would stand out in an area with multiple highrise accommodation buildings. Our project remit to match the original design has successfully reached the brief while providing a 25-year warranted façade system and zero reported Health and Safety incidents.
