2006 Award Winner

Client: London Borough of Newham

Judges Comments: 

"This project formed part of a major urban regeneration project in Plaistow east London, and consisted of the renovation of a multi-storey block of flats, the restoration and improvement of local housing and surrounding infrastructure works.

Divided into distinct areas, there were three different projects managed from one central location, but administered by three separate teams utilising pooled resources, ideas and knowledge, to the benefit of residents and operatives alike. The caring attitude adopted by the teams provide residents with drop out rooms of great comfort where they would retire from the effects of work being carried out on their properties, the facilities having been created jointly with partnering subcontractors.

The work to low-rise dwellings necessitated great care in order that established gardens were not damaged or destroyed by the extensive work being undertaken on each property and that occupants could continue with their daily activities with the minimum of disruption. Public notices and a facility was established for local associations and groups to use in the form of an 'advertising tower' and was clearly widely used by all.

The three teams led by John Gristey, William Spencer and Danny Murphy and their site teams along with back-up from Marie O'Donnell and her team provided an example to the industry. Congratulations to them all for presenting our industry to the public in such a positive light."

Site monitored by: George Humfrey MaPS

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