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Modern methods of construction provide
perfect solution for historic renovation
Work has started on the redevelopment and extension of Horsforth Mill in Leeds where Fusion Building Systems is designing and
manufacturing a light gauge steel superstructure for 50 luxury apartments, contracted by Landstock Developments (Northern)
Ltd.
Horsforth corn mill is a Grade II listed building dating back to the
1770s. Sadly neglected for decades, planning permission was
secured last year to transform its shell into residential
accommodation akin to the surrounding area, with work to be carried out
by Landstock in partnership with Khalsmith Ltd.
Prior to starting on site, Fusion worked with Landstock on the designs for a
light gauge steel superstructure which could house 50 of a total 89 luxury
apartments, link two buildings together and incorporate a stone exterior to
match the stone-faced frontage of the former mill building.
]Fusion delivered the first floor and wall ‘cassettes' to site at the end of May
(2017) and is working to an agreed 18-week build programme. The process
will see the latest in offsite design and construction technology used to
manufacture and erect the five-storey structure, enabling restoration
specialist Landstock, to build what promises to be one of the area's most
prominent and desirable residential addresses.
Architect's CGI of the Horsforth Mill regeneration project
Stewart Hackney, Fusion Business Development Manger, said: "Horsforth Mill is a perfect example of how modern methods of construction can
interface with a historical building to extend its life into the 21st century.
"The use of our bespoke light gauge steel system will enable two buildings, old and new, to be linked together and in doing so, regenerate a disused
brownfield site and help to preserve part of our industrial heritage. The flexibility of our design and manufacture process means we can tailor-make
options for projects which are as individual and significant as Horsforth Mill. We hope that as part of the successful delivery of this project, the industry
as a whole will further appreciate the adaptability and relevance of offsite methods of construction for future developments."
www.fusionbuild.com
Modular building specialists Actavo announces
major expansion and jobs boost
Actavo, the UK’s fastest-growing modular building company for the past three years*, has today expanded its presence with the
opening of a new 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Hull, initially creating 33 new jobs.
The new factory, located at 30 Freightliner Road in Hull, will produce bespoke, state-of-the-art modular accommodation for a variety of
sectors, including education, healthcare, construction, commercial, rail and defence.
CEO of Actavo | Structural Division, Roger Hastie, said “Today’s opening takes place
against the backdrop of a revolution in the building industry, where modern methods of
construction are increasingly being embraced. Faster, cost-effective and more flexible,
there is now a groundswell of support for modular construction’s ability to address
many of the challenges we face in terms of supply and demand for accommodation in
both the public and private sectors. We look forward to operating from our new Hull
base and to playing an active role in the locality in the years ahead.”
Matthew Goff, Operations Director for Actavo | Building Solutions, said “Actavo is
delighted to be establishing its new manufacturing facility and generating employment
here in Hull. Initially, 33 new jobs are being created, and this number will rise over the
next 12 months. Actavo chose Hull primarily due to the critical mass of industry and the
skilled workforce in the city and surrounding areas. Our new premises is also
strategically located, adjacent to the A116 Ring Road on the western side of Hull city
centre, which is ideal for an offsite construction company. As a business, we have
always sought to lead from the front. In addition to being the UK’s fastest-growing
modular building company for 2014, 2015 and 2016, we were one of the first modular
building companies to fully implement BIM Level 2 into our business.”
Sean Corkery (CEO and Chairman, Actavo),
Matthew Goff (Operations Director, Actavo |
Building Solutions), Cllr John Hewitt (Lord Mayor
of Kingston Upon Hull), and Roger Hastie (CEO
Actavo | Structural Division).
Chairman and CEO of Actavo, Sean Corkery, commented: “As a company involved in many different sectors and geographies, we are extremely proud
of the phenomenal growth of Actavo | Buildings in the UK in recent years. While the attention today is understandably on construction and innovative
design techniques, essentially our primary focus is on people – the thousands of families, workers, teachers, pupils, students, healthcare
professionals, patients, defence force members and others who will benefit from using these modular buildings into the future.”
www.actavo.com
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