Completed as part of the Army Basing Programme 2020, the project involved the construction and delivery of 917 Service Family Homes at Bulford (225) and Ludgershall (242) by February 2020 and at Larkhill (450) by May 2020 plus various off site highways projects. This collaborative form of contract had seen very little exposure within the housing market prior to this project but the parties engaged enthusiastically and with success.
The design utilised 6 core house types to provide Officer, Other Ranks and adapted living properties. The project spans 3 distinct sites, Bulford, Ludgershall and Larkhill and extensive Section 106 off site Highway works. The high-speed delivery of this project required the output rate in excess of industry norms, with an average handover rate of 16 houses per week, rising to 20 per week at peak output – a delivery rate unprecedented in UK low rise housing,
Completed as part of the Army Basing Programme 2020, the delivery rate of this complex, high-volume, fast-track project is unprecedented in UK low rise housing. The was delivered by two timber frame providers working side by side collaboratively (not seen before in UK housing developments) which allowed a speed build of 22 weeks from foundations to superstructure, with an extensive acceptance process.
Collaborative procurement of this nature has seen very little exposure in the residential sector prior to this project. All parties engaged enthusiastically and with success, supported by a shared project office environment. The scheme benefitted from an open and fully collaborative working relationship fostered by DIO, WYG and Lovell.
Delivered on budget and on schedule, despite pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic, each site presented its own challenges. Extensive archaeology included a forgotten WW1 Practice Battlefield at Larkhill, found to be the largest ever archaeological exploration of such features anywhere in the world. Important historic finds were identified including a Stone Age Double Henge Form, now a registered English Heritage Scheduled Monument.
Despite the challenges, the joint project team succeeded in delivering an exemplary scheme that showcases innovative approaches in the build programme, pace of delivery and high-quality construction.
100% payment within 30 days terms
100% waste diverted from landfill
2,807 Tonnes Carbon Saved
CCS Score 45/45
164 No of SMEs
127 beneficiaries
38 jobs created & 955 trainee weeks
Schools engagement: 364 students
£122,073.50 donations to charity
747 volunteer hours & 74% social value created
Soft landings for handover
Dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact
On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times
Email: james.wright@hants.gov.uk
Phone: 0370 779 0304
Email: alan.smedley@morgansindall.com
Phone: 07967 686066
Woking
Project Team
Architects: HNW Architects
To emphasise independent living – to design and develop a high-quality, sustainable, and purpose-built living facility whilst providing aspects of extra care distinguishing the facility from a typical residential care facility.
Adapted construction working practices – construction commenced in August 2020 and handed over in October 2021
Maintaining cost predictability within budget allowances
The apartments have been designed to exceed nationally described space standards provide familiar accommodation that can be adapted to each resident’s needs. Residents can enjoy living independently while also being supported when needed.
The Willmott Dixon team and its supply chain partners adopting Covid-19 safe working practices, as prescribed by the Construction Leadership Council to deliver the project during and throughout the pandemic.
Early contractor engagement created an integrated team, this approach promoted early supply chain who were able to explore options. These contributions identified cost pressures were explored prior to construction commencing early supply chain engagement ensures identified risks were mitigated and social value opportunities maximised.
Considered a total success, achieved handover on time, whilst working throughout Covid-19, completed with zero defects and completed on budget. This facility is now occupied and enjoyed by local residents helping ease a back log demand.
Achieved locally
99% of regular payments and did not exceed 30 days
Constructed from CLT (cross laminated timber), achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating
Zero RIDDORs
CLOCS compliant
WINNER for SECBE Awards 2022 for : Project of the Year over £10m award
LABC Regional Winners – LABC Building Excellence Awards 2022
SCF Handover & Aftercare Contractor Promise compliant
Email: kingsley.clarke@devon.gov.uk
Phone: 07805760622
Email: guy.dawes@willmottdixon.co.uk
Phone: 07989179444
Project Team
Civil Engineer: Enginuiti
Architect: GT3
Project Manager: Gleeds
The new multi-level site was designed to transform the western side of Central Parade in New Addington, Croydon to provide community spaces, state of the art sports facilities and eight new family homes running parallel with the swimming pool, separated only by a considered designed structural wall.
Local businesses needed to maintain ‘business as usual’ so Willmott Dixon undertook and deployed a extremely detailed logics phased plan.
The new flexible space features two multi-purpose halls, a cafe, meeting rooms, offices and dressing rooms, with an option of licence applications for booked events.
The facility provides:
Overall, the project helped create over 75 jobs for local Croydon residents and was where Willmott Dixon held their first Building Lives Academy. This was an initiative to upskill young people in Croydon and provide them with valuable construction experience and gain qualifications within the industry.
The development has provided high quality leisure and community facilities which is a significant improvement on the previous facilities in the area.
The project won the RICS Social Impact 2020 award in recognition of the positive impact Building Lives has made on the community.
The team also helped facilitate the Christmas lights switch on in New Addington, not only donating funds to the charity but helped create their own Santa’s Grotto in the local community.
Regular payments and have payment periods not exceeding 30 days
99% of waste diverted
CCS Score 40
RICS Social Impact 2020 award won in recognition of the positive impact Building Lives has made on the community.
Helped facilitate the Christmas lights switch on in New Addington. The team not only donated funds to the charity but helped create their own Santa’s Grotto in the local community.
Handover & Aftercare Contractor Promise
Email: james.wright@hants.gov.uk
Phone: 07761 330560
Email: Guy.Dawes@Willmottdixon.co.uk
Phone: 07989179444