Client

Galliford Try

Location

Bristol

Package Value

£2.4M

Sector

Commercial

The redevelopment of 25 Redcliff Street/ 14 & 14a St Thomas Street in Redcliff, Bristol.

[Image credit: Lyons+Sleeman+Hoare ]

Overview

Redcliff Quarter was a mixed-use development project, where one of the aims was to revitalise the area while preserving its historical significance. The development covered a combination of apartments and retail spaces. Phase 1 of the project involved construction activities between an existing Chinese restaurant awaiting demolition and the Fleece music venue, housed in a building dating back to 1830, originally serving as the city’s wool market. Solum’s involvement in the project included:

  • Ground Beams
  • Pile Caps
  • Suspended Reinforced Slab
  • External Groundworks
  • Cobbled Road at St. Thomas Street
Redcliff Quarter - site image
Redcliff Quarter - site image
Redcliff Quarter - site image

Challenges

The Redcliff Quarter project faced several challenges, with contaminants in the ground, unknown services, and even finding a well. This project was a challenge to get out of the ground, but with careful planning Solum were able to overcome these challenges:

  • Ground Contaminants

    Remediation was required before construction could proceed safely due to the amount of ground contaminants. The discovery of a well complicated the excavation process, requiring careful navigation of the unforeseen obstacle. To overcome these challenges, we created a materials management plan in collaboration with the client, ensuring the efficient handling and disposal of contaminants.

  • Archaeological Considerations

    Before construction could commence, archaeological surveys were required to unveil Bristol’s Medieval history. Close collaboration with archaeologists enabled the timely completion of required surveys, ensuring compliance with regulations while minimising delays.

  • Preservation of Existing Facade

    The planning application necessitated the retention of the facade of the building awaiting demolition. To ensure the facade’s integrity was maintained, scaffold support was utilised throughout to protect and incorporate the existing facade. We adjusted the programme to work around this, ensuring that the construction timeline accommodated the careful preservation of the façade.

Client: Galliford Try

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