David McLean Arcadia Apartments, Bolton

Two adjacent four-storey blocks of 24 and 30 units respectively. Each unit averaging 1800sqm.

Type
New build apartments

Size
24 & 30 units

Duration
9 weeks

Complexity
Changing the build brief to timber frame after completion of the first masonry-built block at this strategic development helped maximise sales rates. Speedier build time led to increased footfall at a time when property prices were projected to continue increasing.

The structure of the first block of 24 timber frame apartments was complete in just 9 weeks, against a 20-week timescale for masonry build.
Measured benefits of timber frame selection included financial benefits for customer through earlier handover to follow-on trades and unit buyers. Quicker handover also helped promote funding access for the project to the institutional investor market.

Endorsement from David McLean Homes.
"From our viewpoint these apartments are a clear illustration of the benefits of speed through use of timber frame structure instead of masonry. Our strong relationship with Robertson Timberkit has helped this process all the way through."