Project update - July 2024
HERE'S THE LATEST NEWS
Site Activities
The Houghton Regis Leisure and Community Centre project is progressing well towards completion in Spring 2025, after a delay to the original completion date due to an issue with the pool filtration pipework. With that issue now resolved the building is really taking shape. Much of the scaffold has been released so the building façade is now visible in most parts. The roofs are near to completion, the solar panels have been installed and the glazing has arrived on site ready for installation to complete the windows. Internally the drylining contractor has started plastering and boarding areas. Our mechanical and electrical contractor is progressing well throughout the building with rainwater pipes, domestic pipe work, electrical containment and air conditioning systems all being progressed.
Community Engagement
Our Social Value Manager has arranged for 5 students to attend site to gain a weeklong experience working in the construction industry. They will spend time with the various disciplines gaining valuable knowledge and understanding of the various roles. Last month we completed 3 placements, and we look to complete another 2 in the coming month.
Upcoming work
Next month should see our masonry contractor complete the internal blockwork and external brickwork façade. The end caps will be installed to the roof to bring it to completion. The glazing system will continue, and the low-level cladding won’t be far behind. Plastering of the internal walls will also continue and we hope to start with the first coat of paint. The mechanical and electrical works will be on going along with the fire stopping and the pool filtration pipe work in the plant room. We’ll have a new contractor starting (Renserve) who will screed the pools and TRI will follow right behind them with the tilling. With the workforce numbers increasing, momentum is inevitably building.