We have been privileged to have been Principal Contractor for the construction of the new 1st Shelton Lock 230sqm building. The project has run within budget and on schedule for completion at the end of December 2024. Funding through the National Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) and a long lease granted by Derby City Council has enabled the Scouting Association to move from an old timber hut to this modern eco and robust building.
The walls are built from a modern method of construction called Nudura Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF). We are accredited for the construction of ICF buildings. The product has excellent u-values; far exceeding building regulations and can be constructed very quickly. The walls of the building were constructed in less than two weeks enabling the quick progress of other trades within the programme.
The building features a number of eco features, such as a huge array of solar panels (x43), battery storage, triple glazed windows, underfloor heating, ASHP, MVHR system and rainwater harvesting. Although the property is connected to the grid through a 3-phase connection, it has been designed to need very limited support from the grid.
We have supported our client, the Scouting Association, throughout the build process, having regular meetings, providing update reports, cash flow forecasts for the NYIF, design meetings with all stakeholders and satisfying the requirements of the Employers Agent and Contract Administrator.