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New Project: Skyway Link Bridge

The T&T team is pleased to be back at Southampton General Hospital, this time working directly for the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

Following on from our work in the height of the pandemic on the new Oncology building, where we designed and installed the stylish rainscreen cladding package, T&T has returned to work on the new Skyway Link Bridge. Further expansion at the site created the need for a new walkway between the Oncology unit and the hospital’s main building.

Our works on the new, elevated, Skyway Link includes the design, procurement and installation of the decorative exterior feature-cladding which gives the bridge its distinct look. Designed by architects Kendall Kingscott, the  feature cladding is made up of perforated, rhomboid, aluminium panels in a bronze finish, sourced from Turkey.

T&T’s Managing Director, Tom Rutter said “this is a really interesting project for the team. The cladding is certainly very unique and will no doubt create some design and installation challenges for us, but we are more than qualified to successfully deliver this project.” He continued, It’s good to be back and being a part of the hospital’s expansion programme.”      

The project is planned to commence in April, 2024.

 

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New Project: Better Health for Hornchurch

T&T Facades is pleased to be delivering the cladding package on a contract to construct the state-of-the-art St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch, London for the NHS.

The project vision is to provide a comprehensive facility, combining primary care, mental health and prevention services, cancer care, and dialysis under one roof.

Working directly for main contractor, McLaren, the three-storey building will be constructed using a hybrid of traditional and modern methods of construction to reduce building time, minimise disruption and improve safety. T&T’s contract is to deliver the design and installation of the raincreen cladding package.

The architecture and landscape design of the building has a distinctive character whilst complementing the local residential setting.

Commenting on the project, T&T Facades’ joint company owner Tom Rutter said “We are very proud to be part of the delivery of such a critical, community enhancing building.  We’re pleased to be working with the first-class McLaren team and helping to give the building the quality finish it deserves”.

The project is planned for completion in Spring 2024.

 

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CHAS Elite standard awarded

T&T Facades is proud and pleased to have been granted renewal of its accreditation to the CHAS Elite standard in line with the Common Assessment Standard and UK H&S Legislation.

This rigorous, Gold level assessment covers compliance in 13 key areas:

– H&S
– Financial
– Modern Slavery
– Corporate & Professional Standing
– Insurance
– Identity
– Environmental
– Corporate Social Responsibility
– Quality
– Information Management
– Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
– Information Security
– Anti-Bribery & Corruption

This accreditation serves to demonstrate T&T’s commitment to provide the very best levels of client service and safety standards.

 

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New Starter: Fred Butler

Introducing our new team member, Fred Butler.

Fred is joining us in the role of Assistant Estimator in our front end team where he will be assisting with tenders, liaising with clients and suppliers. This is his first role since completing his Business degree and looking to pursue a career in construction.

He commented: “I look forward to working with a great team on some amazing projects, while developing the skills required to become a successful estimator”.

We wish him every success!

 

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New Project: New Accommodation for Bournemouth students

T&T Facades is delighted to be working with client, Shore Construction to bring much-needed student accommodation to the town of Bournemouth.

The previous building has been demolished to make way for a new 7 storey, modern accommodation block, named Hendy House, which will house 206 future students.

The building, designed by architects Stride Treglown will be clad in fibre cement rainscreen and incorporates a feature tower to the front elevation with fluted terracotta cladding in 3 different earthy colours.

Our scope of works includes the design, procurement, installation and site management of the full cladding package.

Managing Director, Tom Rutter commented “It’s a pleasure to be working with the team at Shore Construction. We’re delighted to be working on a project which is so needed in the town and we will bring to bear our extensive experience in the student accommodation sector to make this a highly successful and efficient project,”

We expect to start on site in Spring 2023, with a planned project programme of around 10 weeks.

 

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New Project: Render Remediation at Axe Street

T&T Facades’ dedicated remediation team has secured its latest project. Acting in the capacity of Principal Contractor, we’re back in London, working with our client Barking Central Management Company (No2) Limited and their agents Oander, to make this residential building in Axe Street, Barking, fire safe and compliant.

After our investigations and recommendations our works will include the removal of the existing combustible render system and the design and installation of a new direct fix mineral render system supplied by Alsecco.

The project is benefitting from the government’s Building Safety Fund in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy.

T&T’s Managing Director, Tom Rutter commented “we’re pleased once again to be contributing to the betterment of buildings in the UK to fully comply with the latest regulations. We’re working with a great team and we’re looking forward to an efficient start on site”.

With pre-construction planning and design underway, we plan to be on site later in the year.

 

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New Project: New Build Apartments at Lampton Road, Hounslow.

T&T Facades will be working back in the London borough of Hounslow in the new year having secured another project in the area.

Lampton Road is a new build apartment block situated on an urban brownfield site with a very tight footprint. The scheme makes full use of the available space on site, however its close proximity to neighboring properties make this a logistically challenging project.

T&T has been contracted to design, supply and install a cladding package consisting of Valcan Vitradual Rainscreen Cladding & Cavity Barriers. All materials utilised are A2 and A1 rated including the breather membrane. Our team will be installing the cladding over a pre-boarded, panelised light steel frame structure.

With pre-construction planning underway, we plan to be on site early in 2022.

 

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New Project: Mar House undergoes cladding remediation

T&T Facades is pleased to announce its latest cladding remediation contract at a privately owned residential property, Mar House, in Colindale, North London.

Working closely with commercial property giants CBRE and leading design consultants Arup, T&T is acting as Principle Contractor on the 8 storey building which consists of c. 95 residential properties and 2 lower floors of commercial units, yet to be let.

T&T’s scope of works includes removal of the existing combustible materials which includes ACM cladding and installation of new, compliant rainscreen cladding.

The property is benefitting from the government Building Safety Fund which was launched after the Grenfell Fire tragedy to remediate all identified high rise residential properties deemed to be unsafe.

Commenting on the project, T&T Company Owner, Tom Rutter said: “We are delighted to be working with CBRE and Arup on this contract. Jointly navigating our way through the funding process has been a very long and challenging exercise and we cannot wait now to make a start. We are pleased and proud to be able to enhance this property and make it safe and compliant for all its residents.”

T&T will also be responsible for community liaison and communications, ensuring all residents and the local community are briefed about the work to be undertaken at the various stages and kept informed of any likely impact.

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Welcome Dean!

T&T Facades is delighted to welcome Dean Walker to our construction team in the role of Assistant Contracts Manager, working on projects across the south region.

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New Project: Hounslow hotel gets major upgrade

The site of the former Shalimar hotel in Staines Road, Hounslow is being developed into new, modern flats by client 4 Square Services.

T&T Facades will design, supply and install Ceramapnel rainscreen cladding to the top floor, with the lower floors being constructed in traditional brick.

With design underway, our installation team plan to be on site in late spring 2021.

Commenting on the project, joint company owner Tom Rutter said “this is an interesting project for us and we are pleased to be able to support 4 Square with the cladding elements on this redevelopment.” 

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