Abbeyfield Braintree and Bocking Society - Abbeyfield Great Bradford’s House, Braintree

Abbeyfield Great Bradford's House is a 34 unit Extra Care scheme with associated communal facilities. The project is constructed on a small site, which was formerly a farm yard adjacent to a major highway. Project features include lounge, dining room, catering kitchen, shop, hairdressers, guest suite, offices, orangerie, laundry and multi-purpose room.
Project Description
- Project team Lead Consultant and Client Representative
- Key link between all stakeholders
- Contract administration
- Management of procurement process
- Financial management of the project
- Managing key supply chain members
- Control of design proposals to ensure Clients objectives met
- CDM Co-ordination
Sustainability:
- Eco Homes "Good"
Key Challenges:
- Development of restricted site with contamination issues. Design co-ordination of numerous flat types due to unusual building layout. Working around existing farmhouse (to be retained/rebuilt as part of land transfer).