Southwark Estate

Key Features

Etec was entrusted with a challenging project by the City of London Corporation (COL) to replace windows and doors in the Southwark Estate. This project marked the largest of the three schemes delivered for COL and encompassed seven separate blocks of flats situated in the London Borough of Southwark. These blocks, built between 1930 and 1958, comprise over 360 homes, making it a complex and extensive undertaking.

Deployment of Resources

Etec appointed a seasoned project manager with extensive experience in managing large-scale projects in occupied buildings. This manager served as the primary point of contact between Etec, COL, and residents, ensuring smooth project progress.

Etec engaged specialised subcontractors with expertise in window and door replacement, prioritising those with a proven record of delivering high-quality work in complex environments.

Etec established a robust supply chain network to ensure the timely procurement and delivery of windows and doors customised to the unique requirements of the Southwark Estate.

Etec implemented stringent health and safety protocols, including measures to minimise disruption to residents and ensure their safety and comfort throughout the construction process.

Innovations

Etec completed the extensive windows and doors replacement project within the established timeline, effectively minimising disruption to residents’ daily lives.

Etec demonstrated its commitment to preserving the architectural heritage of the Southwark Estate by installing new windows and doors that seamlessly integrated with the character of the buildings.

Open and continuous communication with residents and COL resulted in addressing concerns promptly and maintaining a high level of resident satisfaction.

The project was efficiently managed within the allocated budget, highlighting Etec’s financial responsibility and cost-effective approach.

Value Creation Activities:

Etec’s approach involved tailoring solutions to the unique needs of each block within the estate, optimising window and door designs for efficiency and aesthetics.

The newly installed windows and doors featured energy-efficient properties, resulting in reduced heating costs for residents and contributing to environmental sustainability.

Etec actively engaged with the Southwark Estate community, organising information sessions and feedback mechanisms to ensure that residents’ voices were heard throughout the project.

Etec employed meticulous planning, including a phased approach and careful coordination, to minimise disruption while working in an occupied environment.