Velocity Cladding & Balcony Works

The Velocity Cladding & Balcony Remedial Works project was delivered on a live residential site housing 443 occupied apartments. The works followed an EWS1 fire safety assessment, which identified the need for remedial works across the entire building envelope.

Scope of Works

Erection of a fully scaffolded structure around the entire building.
Phased handover to minimise disruption to residents.
Removal of historic cladding and balcony materials.
Installation of non-combustible materials to meet current fire safety regulations.
Careful coordination to maintain safe access through scaffolding for works across all elevations.
Additional works carried out as the structure was exposed and further requirements identified.

Key Challenges & Solutions

Live Environment: Maintained safety and communications with the residents throughout the works.
Phased programme: Enabled continuous occupation while ensuring quality control.
Unforeseen works: Rapid response to additional requirements as they arose, with strong collaboration between our team, the client, and consultants.

The project was delivered with minimal disruption to residents, restoring the building’s external envelope to a compliant, high-quality standard. The strong partnership with the client and consultants ensured that all remedial works were completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The scheme also delivered a coveted EWSA1 rating.