Oldham Street Manchester Project – GRD Construction for Elliott Group
The Oldham Street Manchester Project, for which GRD Construction proudly serves as a subcontractor to Elliott Group, epitomizes city-center regeneration at its best. This mixed-use development, nestling in the heart of Manchester, seamlessly integrates residential, commercial, and urban infrastructural elements.
*Key Features:*
1. **Residential Spaces**: The development will house 100 upscale apartments tailored to provide a comfortable and modern urban living experience.
2. **Commercial Expanse**: A spacious 12,000 sq. ft. of B1 commercial space promises to be a bustling hub of business and commercial activity.
3. **Basement**: This project incorporates a robust basement area, predominantly earmarked for storage, underpinning the entire structure.
4. **Carparking**: To cater to the vehicular needs of its inhabitants and visitors, the development has been provisioned with parking slots for 9 cars.
5. **Construction Dynamics**: The project, currently under construction, boasts a resilient RC concrete frame. The external walls are a blend of traditional brick and modern curtain walling, striking a balance between aesthetics and durability.
6. **Future Plan**: Post-construction, the Developer intends to retain the apartments as a PRS Investment. The focus lies in orientating the specifications and FF&E choices to foster sustainability, facilitate efficient building management, and enhance the tenant living experience.
7. **Timeline & Contract**: This ambitious project is slated for completion in June 2022. The construction plan spans 18 months and was initiated following a single-stage selection tender process. The entire agreement and execution fall under the aegis of a JCT D&B contract.
*Engineering & Planning Highlights:*
– **Basement Complexity**: Basement construction necessitates meticulous planning and execution, particularly concerning propping of the neighboring streets and properties.
– **Service Diversion**: A substantial chunk of the project involves the careful diversion of existing services to accommodate the new structure.
– **Facade Design & Construction**: A significant emphasis has been placed on the facade’s design and construction, ensuring it resonates with the overall architectural theme while adhering to construction standards.
The Oldham Street Manchester Project stands testament to Elliott Group’s prowess in orchestrating large-scale, high-quality mixed-use developments in prime urban locales. With GRD Construction as a trusted subcontractor, this project is set to redefine urban living and commercial spaces in Manchester.