Heath Farm, Holt, Norfolk
United KingdomContractors: Lovell Homes, WSP Plastering
Project description
The Heath Farm project was a fabulous example of collaboration between Lovell Homes and British Gypsum. The appointed sub-contractor, Grandline Plastering (now WSP Plastering), was fully on board with this special project’s requirements: to install the British Gypsum specified systems and products to a high standard.
British Gypsum’s products and systems delivered very high levels of acoustic performance (GypFloor® Silent Floor RB1), durability (Gyproc® Habito Plasterboard) and innovation (ThistlePro® Magnetic Plaster) not commonplace within new build homes.
This has yielded differentiated homes with increased comfort, desirability and quality for a discerning customer base.
Main information
Building size
Development of 213 plots
Building purpose / type
Housing development
Building owner name
Lovell Homes
Architect name
Lovell Homes
Contractors
Lovell Homes
Company name: Lovell Homes
Main Representative: Chris Nelson
Number of collaborators: 120 (East Anglia)
Specialties: Housebuilding
Founded in: 1971
Biography: Since 1971, Lovell Homes have been building new homes and assisted living accommodation around England, Scotland and Wales, working in partnership with local authorities and housing associations. Lovell Homes build modern, energy efficient homes that combine sustainable features with high specification in every room. The quality of their homes, combined with their customer service, is what has helped them develop an excellent reputation in their 50+ year existence. As well as building new properties, they also refurbish existing houses and acquire and develop land to create communities where people want to live.
Website: www.lovell.co.uk
WSP Plastering
Company name: Grandline Plastering (now WSP Plastering)
Main Representative: Nigel Crouch
Number of collaborators: 51-200 employees
Specialties: Plastering and drylining
Founded in: 2006 (as Grandline)
Biography: Grandline Plastering are based in Wisbech, with strong experience and an excellent reputation for drylining and plastering services across large and small projects. Now named WSP Plastering, they were awarded the contract for all phases of this housing project due to their workmanship, service and commitment.
Website: wspltd.co.uk
Sustainability in the project
Local Environment
- Sympathetic to the local environment in Norfolk, cobbles in keeping with the local vernacular were inset into the concrete block exterior, thereby maintaining the look and feel in the community.
Well-being
- From the durability and mould-resistance of GlasRoc® TileBacker to the excellent sound absorption of GypFloor® SilentFloor, the products used in these homes help to enhance residents’ quality of life. These hugely innovative houses are acoustically exceptional – they’re unlike anything else in the area.
• Spaces are more peaceful, the interactive surfaces provide more opportunities for creativity and organisation for both adults and children, and the features of the British Gypsum products add value to each home.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
- Products hold an EPD which measures a product’s environmental impact throughout its product lifecycle.
Total Commitments
- Part of a responsible business, Lovell is led by five Total Commitments that serve as a framework for measuring, communicating and reporting progress both internally and externally. These five commitments, which are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, are: Protecting People, Developing People, Improving the Environment, Enhancing Communities, and Working Together with the Supply Chain.
- Lovell has memberships and partnerships with several initiatives and organisations, such as:
• Women in Construction – An independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes gender equality in construction
• UK Green Building Council – A Charity and membership organisation which campaigns for a sustainable built environment
Saint-Gobain products & systems
