External walls have been fully remediated to remove all combustible materials to ensure that the building is fully compliant with the latest building regulations and significantly safer for the residents who live in the block’s 42 homes.
During the removal of the existing external wall insulation, structural issues within the building’s brickwork were uncovered. This increased the scope of works for the project, requiring the installation of over 500 linear metres of Helibar reinforcement.
Catarina Rosa, Head of Operations at Mears, said:
“Despite this increased scope of works I’m proud we delivered this project on time within the original timescale of just six months.
“Being able to adapt to these changes, whilst retaining our commitment to quality and safety, has been recognised by the client. The project reached practical completion with minimal snagging, reflecting the high standards maintained by our teams throughout.
“We have now been awarded a follow-on project with Tower Hamlets Community Housing and look forward to making a difference for the 82 residents of Luke House.”
Ian Salvidge, Hyde’s Project Manager, said:
“The safety of our customers and their homes is one of our utmost priorities. The work that Mears is carrying out at McGlashon House and Luke House to improve fire safety and ensure that all regulatory requirements are met, is an example of this.
“We’ve been impressed with the project and the onsite work, from ensuring that the work has caused minimal disruption to residents, to how any unforeseen issues were quickly and effectively resolved. The programme has also been on track at all stages, and on budget.”
This project is part of a wider client-led initiative to proactively remove combustible materials across their housing stock. Although both buildings were not previously classified as high-risk, planned upgrades exceed current regulatory requirements, reflecting Mears and Hyde’s shared, proactive approach to resident safety.