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polished stainless steel island worktop and sink unit, incorporating an integrated draining board and frameless window sill. Greenery suspended from a timber hexagonal wall installation softens the industrial materials while a wall-mounted skateboard, now acting as light and glass rack, adds a playful touch that reflects the clients’ character. What challenged the team Access and logistics – without direct vehicle access to the rear, all materials and waste were moved manually through the side gate. When investigations revealed the existing annex structure was unstable, the safest and most efficient solution was to demolish the majority of it. This significantly increased the manual handling required. Team welfare – proactive job rotation and additional on-site training were implemented, along with clear communication and careful supervision to ensure structural works were completed safely, safeguarding both the client’s and their neighbour’s property. Sustainability and neighbourly consideration – the team constructed a flat roof extension using timber frame to improve thermal performance and enable them to build directly to the boundary with minimal disturbance. Lightweight, stick-built wall panels were fully finished before being lifted into position using compact Genie lifts, reducing disruption and improving efficiency.
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Sequencing – temporary works and constant monitoring underpinned this phase of the build.
Lessons learnt Frequent, structured communication is essential. Here’s what the team did: evening update meetings every two weeks kept decisions on track and supported cashflow management; informed neighbours were about key stages, fostering goodwill that proved invaluable for parking, security and general cooperation; appointed a dedicated site supervisor and set up a portable site office so plans, programmes and health and safety information were always visible and accessible, reinforcing organisation and professionalism. 1 The team built a demo model out of Lego to help the client visualise the project. 2 Large triangular windows let in plenty of natural light. 3 The master bedroom has a mezzanine home office. 4 Open-plan living provides a sense of spaciousness.
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