Mosaic Estate
Delivered for Vistry Homes
Project introduction
Lawtech undertook remediation works to four of the blocks at the Mosaic Estate development.
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Our Approach
The scope of works – and the blocks each workstream was undertaken at – include:
Removal of rainscreen cladding - 3107m²
Replacement with Rockpanel FS-Xtra
Opus House
Removal of combustible EWI - 2023m²
Replacement with SPS Envirowall
Barcino House, Roma House, Nero House
Removal/reinstatement of brickwork - 414m²
Installation of AIM Cavity Barriers
Barcino House, Roma House, Nero House, Opus House
Removal of timber balcony decking - 1253m²
Replacement with AliDeck Lite Boards
Roma House, Nero House
Challenges
Apprenticeships
We had two full-time resident liaison officers on site throughout - an experienced RLO and one of our Apprentice RLOs. This allowed us to provide sufficient customer service capacity to serve the entire development, as well as allowing our apprentice to learn from an experienced member of our Customer Service Team.
Traffic Restrictions
Mosaic Estate is a residential development consisting of six blocks. The development is a short walking distance from St. Albans City train station and the multi-storey station car park, causing heavy traffic around peak times. Lawtech communicated with all estate residents from the PCSA onwards regarding management of traffic flows/restrictions around site.
Noisy Works
Some of the works resulted in impact noise, which were disruptive to residents who were home during the day time. To minimise disruption as much as possible, a centralised lunch break for operatives was organised, allowing us to ensure all noisy works ceased to provide a regular respite period. This was discussed with residents, and outlined in the monthly newsletter - and was met with very positive feedback.
Social Value
With consideration to the amount of foot traffic passing the compound every day, including many commuters utilising the nearby railway station, we created a 'wall of kindness' where coats could be donated, accessible to those who may need them.
This initiative has proven to be a great success on several sites - including Mosaic Estate - with regular turnover of clothing present on the hooks.
