Ampersand Apartments

MFS were appointed to work with PDR Construction Ltd to deliver the full structural envelope for 118 apartments for Haxted Estates using the MFS i-Form Solution™. Our primary construction platform, or component was Xella Silka Elements, very large format blocks, manufactured and cut offsite.

‘A’ Rated
Finalist for the Constructing Excellence SECBE Offsite Award 2019.

Construction at a glance:

Location: Kenley in Surrey
Client: PDR Construction Ltd for Haxted Estates
Build Type: Residential High Rise
No of Units: 118 apartments, 4 storeys, over 5 blocks
Status: Completed Project
Build Duration: 31 weeks on site
System: MFS i-Form Solution™
Awards: Finalist for the Constructing Excellence SECBE Offsite Award 2020 & 2021.

Construction Platforms:

Xella Silka Elements
Structural steel frame
Precast concrete floor planks
Balconies
Stairs & landings

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Project Details

Xella Silka System

Xella Silka Factsheet

We were excited to bring the benefits of our MFS i-Form Solution™ to a project of this scale. Using our experience and expertise in intelligent value engineering, we have developed innovative, cost effective solutions that meet the growing environmental demands of today’s housing industry and offer best value in the long term.

The client chose to adopt our alternative build methods due to a need to fast track the build. Use of the MFS i-Form Solution™ brought maximum efficiency to the project and the build process, not to mention the financial benefit of early occupation.

Finalist for the Constructing Excellence SECBE Offsite Award 2019.

Construction Achievements:

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Reduction in Labour

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Overall build saving

Key Performance Indicators

Timescale

26 weeks in planning and design
12 weeks in Dfma
31 weeks on site

Savings

Weeks less time on site than a traditional build
Significant reduction in overall build spend
80% less labour required
100% less waste on site
Reduction in defects and higher build accuracy
No internal scaffolding
Lower insurance risk and costs
Occupation weeks earlier than traditional builds

Performance

Fully load bearing: Up to 10 storeys
Thin Joint Mortar: Sets within 2 hours vs traditional 24
Fire resistant: Excellent 4hrs+
Acoustic: Excellent
Thermal: Good
Green Credentials: A rated

Compliance

Design Warranty for MFS design & builds
NHBC Approved and BBA Certified
Part E & Part L Building regs
Meets Approved Document A3 Disproportionate Collapse Class 2A & 2B
BIM compliant
Advanced and environmentally friendly manufacturing process

The Role of MFS

MFS were involved from the design and planning stage to the delivery of the complete structural envelope for these apartments. Our Design Warranty was supplied. A real success story for our i-Form Solution™.

Finalist for the Constructing Excellence SECBE Offsite Award 2020 and 2021.

MFS Design Innovations

The P.C.C cantilever balconies were innovated by our i-Form Solution™ design team and were installed as the floor planks were being put in place. Saving time, money and the hassle of installing the balconies at a later date. This solution was a 1st within the industry.

Client Testimonial

Managing QS – London commented “We’ve got the best solution and best people to deliver it”

Jaymie Kelly, PDR Construction