Re:Generation Edition 01
Feature Project
RECYCLING RATE 98% recyclability rate achieved.
Pre-assessed as BREEAM Excellent
Courtesy of LS Estates website
Quite the case
Only after the internal demolition phase commenced, the careful deconstruction of the roof began. The glass atrium, preserved until the final stages, was carefully dismantled to minimise waste and maximise material recovery. It took the team a total of 13 weeks, as they employed a combination of mechanical and manual techniques to reduce the environmental impact of the process. The sizable plant at roof level was craned off, while an internal goods hoist, installed in the atrium, ensured energy-efficient material handling throughout.
Scope of works included
on Chancery Lane
Photographic condition, building services, asbestos and CCTV drainage surveys BREEAM audit Isolations and installation of temporary supplies Bespoke perimeter and oversail scaffold Notifiable asbestos works Large MEP package of works Internal strip out Demolition of roof and glass atrium Cut and carve demolition Extensive propping Removal of 4 lifts Decommissioning and removal of plant Opening up works and intrusive structural investigations Extensive interface with City of London
Situated in the heart of legal London, 5 Chancery Lane dates back to 1910. A £200m redevelopment - targeting an 86% retention and reuse rate - will transform the building and provide close to 106,000sqft of sustainable Grade A office space. General Demolition undertook extensive demolition and enabling works for the initial phase of the redevelopment which is set to culminate in Q1 2026. In line with this impressive rating, General Demolition’s strong focus on responsible demolition and its commitment to driving the circular economy made for an ideal fit. Reuse was central to our programme - from the retention of Portland stone at roof level and the salvage of parts of the façade, to the windows at first floor which were carefully removed and stored for later reintegration.
Client / Consultant LS Estates / G&T
Cut and carve demolition
While mechanical demolition - including the use of breakers - was employed on site, much of our programme was executed by hand. At times intricate and painstaking, the GD team was committed to salvaging usable materials for reuse on-site or repurposing for future projects. After all, you don’t see archaeologists using heavy machinery to uncover history, and our team members approach every project with the same level of care and attention to detail, facilitating sustainable practices that allow valuable resources to be preserved for future use.
Programme: 47 weeks
Value: £2.1m
The Project
Cut and carve demolition Propping of central atrium Removal of 4 lift cars and bays Hot works at roof and sub basement levels Works at 5 Chancery Lane spanned all six storeys above ground, at roof level, as well as in the basement and two sub-basements. Logistics, permits and licences all needed to be approved and obtained through the City of London Council before boots hit the ground. Once on site, the pace didn’t let up. A sizeable perimeter scaffold was erected and wrapped in acoustic monoflex to mitigate against noise and debris before strip out works commenced.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Portland Stone Reuse
As part of the project, General Demolition carefully dismantled/ deconstructed 30 tonnes of Portland Stone from the façade of the building. Being naturally sourced, Portland Stone is one of the most eco- friendly and low-carbon building materials available in Britain, known for its minimal carbon footprint and sustainable extraction processes. Not to mention it has exceptional durability and is able to withstand weathering and environmental conditions for centuries, making it perfect for reuse. To facilitate reuse, the Portland Stone taken from the facade of the building was expertly removed, protected, palletised and stored for reinstallation back on 5 Chancery Lane.
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