Project Description
344 London Road
MFS were appointed by Westmount Square Ltd to construct nine apartments over five storeys at 344 London Road in Croydon in March 2019 using the Xella Silka Element building system. This project represents another milestone for MFS as they have taken total Design Responsibility for the Structural Design.
Construction at a glance:
Location: East Croydon, S London
Client: Westmount Square Ltd
Build Type: Residential Medium to High Rise
No of Units: Nine apartments, over 5 storeys
Status: Completed
Build Duration: 14 weeks on site
MFS System: Xella Silka Element System, large format blocks
Additional build requirements:
- Loose Structural steel work
- PreCast Concrete Hollowcore floor planks
- Address Class 2B Disproportionate Collapse
- PreCast Concrete Stairs & balconies
Project Details
Delivering the complete structural envelopes of nine luxury apartments over five storeys using the Silka large format blocks this project represents another milestone for MFS as they have taken total Design Responsibility for the Structural Design and have addressed all associated Class 2B Disproportionate Collapse works.
With the combination of the Silka Element system, PCC hollowcore floors, balconies and other components, together with their In House Design team, MFS are now proud to bring their own DfMA approach to market and see massive opportunity in the ‘medium to high’ rise residential sector.
Work started on site with the arrival of our 2 welfare units and storage containers from R.S.French and also our Lissmac Mini-crane.
A 14 week construction period on site, saves our client 11 weeks in time and an estimated 12.70% on overall build costs.
Construction Achievements:
Key Performance Indicators
Timescale
26 weeks in planning and design
12 weeks in Dfma
14 weeks on site
Savings
No up-front payments
11 weeks less time on site than a traditional build
50% less labour required
No internal scaffolding
Over £400k in overall build spend
100% less waste on site
Occupation 9 weeks earlier than a traditional build
Performance
Fire resistant: Excellent 4hrs+
Acoustic: Excellent
Thermal: Good
Green Credentials: A rated
Compliance
Design Warranty
Part E & Part L Building regs
Meets Approved Document A3 Disproportionate Collapse Class 2A & 2B
BIM compliant
The Role of MFS
With the combination of the Silka Element system, PCC floors, balconies and other components, together with their In House Design team, MFS are now proud to bring their own DfMA approach to market and see massive opportunity in the ‘medium to high’ rise residential sector.
MFS Design Innovations
Nine luxury apartments over five storeys using the Silka large format blocks this project represents another milestone for MFS as they have taken total Design Responsibility for the Structural Design.
Client Testimonial
I am truly astounded by the progress at my latest project. Using the Silka system just a few men have built the internal and external walls complete with face brickwork for two flats in just 3 weeks. The efficiency of MFS should have 9 flats over 5 floors completed on target in 14 weeks.
Brian Sheridan, Director at Westmount Square Ltd Construction Image Gallery
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