Soil Testing

Started July '19 Completed July '19

In accordance with UK Law, the team will make sure the soil meets UK standards and is free from toxins.

Site Levelling

Started July '19 Completed July '19

Using sophisticated equipment, the engineers will ensure all measurements are accurate. In particular, the heights must be correct in relation to each other.

Site Clearing

Started July '19 Completed July '19

Removing any unwanted debris.

Pile Foundations

Started July '19 Completed July '19

This term refers to driving strong cylinders of concrete deep into the ground. These 'piles' will help support the buildings above.

Concrete Groundfloor Slabs

Started July '19 Completed July '19

Reinforced by steel, this poured concrete layer will be between 100 and 500mm thick.

Installing the tower crane

Started August '19 Completed August '19

After securing permits, the team will decide on a position for the crane. Only after the location is prepared will they bring the tower crane on site.

First column pour

Started August '19 Completed August '19

Only when everything is in place will the team pour the first column of concrete.

With solid ground beneath their feet, the Ravensbury Team is now ready for stage two: The Brickwork.

Concrete frame, ground to first-floor

Started August '19 Completed August '19

The construction of Blocks A & B requires a strong foundation and skeleton. This skeleton is formed by combining Steel and concrete to create the different floors.

Concrete frame, first floor to second

Started August '19 Completed August '19

Concrete frame, second floor to third

Started September '19 Completed September '19

Concrete frame, third floor to roof

Started September '19 Completed September '19

Striking the form work

Started September '19 Completed September '19

Now that the structure has its own internal strength, we no longer need the scaffolding. The team will, therefore 'strike' or remove this section. This will allow them to work inside the building itself.

Fitting the windows

Started November '19 Completed November '19

After completing the RC frame and concrete, the team can begin fitting the specialist windows.

Raising the scaffold and ground-floor brickwork

Started October '19 Completed October '19

Taking great care, the team will build a temporary framework in order to complete the brickwork from the ground to the first floor and above.

Steel frame system

Started October '19 Completed October '19

In this form of construction, the next step is the installation of a steel frame. This frame will allow the team to begin the brickwork and make the building weatherproof.

Raising the scaffold and first-floor brickwork

Started November '19 Completed November '19

At this stage, the team will build from the first floor to the second.

Raising the scaffold and second-floor brickwork

Started November '19 Completed November '19

At this stage the team will build from the second floor to the third.

Raising the scaffold and third-floor brickwork.

Started December '19 Completed December '19

At this stage the team will build from the third floor to the roof.

With the Brickwork and flooring complete, the next step in the roof work.

Top floor cladding

Started January '20 Completed January '20

To give the building an attractive façade and allow it to blend into its surroundings the team will now apply a layer of cladding to the top floor.

Green roof system installation

Started May '20 Completed June '20

The next phase involves installing a specialist heat-saving roof system to make the building as energy-efficient as possible.

Installing the solar panels

Started May '20 Completed June '20

As a company with renewability at our core adding high-efficiency solar PV panels is a must.

Once these critical steps are complete, the focus can shift from the exterior to the interior of the building. This is the final phase before we move on to Stage Four: The Internal Fit-Out.

Screed

Started December '19 Completed December '19

During this step, a concrete finisher performs a process called screeding. This is cutting off excess wet concrete to bring the top surface of a slab to the proper grade and smoothness.

The first fix

Started December '19 Completed December '19

Now that the house has a structure, workers will install the essential components to make it a home. This includes the electrics, plumbing and ventilation. Part of the first fix is the installation of cables, wires, pipes and other hidden fixtures.

Closing up the walls and dry lining

Started January '20 Completed January '20

Before the second fix, plasterers will carefully close up and finish the interior walls.

The first coat of paint

Started January '20 Completed January '20

Now that the plaster is dry and much of the internal work has been done, the decorators will apply the first coats of paint.

Kitchen Installation

Started February '20 Completed June '20

During this process, the team will install the kitchens and internal doors, skirtings and architraves

The second fix

Started February '20 Completed June '20

As soon as the plasterers and carpenters have completed the dry lining, the skilled workers will return to convert wires into sockets, and pipes into taps.

Wall tiling

Started February '20 Completed June '20

Tiles will be added to the kitchen and bathroom walls.

Powering up

Started June '20 Completed June '20

For the first time the building will be connected to the Grid. Water, gas and electricity will flow through its pipes, and there will be light, heat, hot and cold water.

Decoration and flooring

Started June '20 Completed August '20

At this point the painters and decorators will return to add the final touches to the interiors.

At this stage, the project is in the final phase of preparation for the first householders.

Before we can allow anyone to cross the threshold however, we have our own housekeeping to complete. Stage Five: The completed build.

Commissioning

Started July '20 Completed August '20

This is making sure that everything is in good working order. This involves us testing everything.

Snagging

Started July '20 Completed August '20

This is the process of looking for minor defects or snags. At this stage, the team will triple and quadruple check everything on the off-chance they may have missed a minor detail.

1st unit handover for inspection

Started August '20 Completed August '20

Once we have tested and retested everything from the rafters to the foundations, we can move into the final phase: The external works.

Hard landscaping

Started June '20 Completed August '20

At this stage, the team will lay the final groundwork. This includes paving the driveways and installing fencing and garden fixtures.
During this stage, the site will be cleared of all waste, leftover materials, and unnecessary equipment.

Landscaping

Started September '20 Completed September '20

Once the site is clear the landscapers and gardeners will install all the external furniture, fixtures and plant the trees, shrubs and lawns.

Technical tour

Started September '20 Completed September '20

The site will be inspected in preparation for the final hand over.

The greenlight

Started September '20 Completed September '20

It is only after we are 100% satisfied that all work has been successfully carried out that we finally sign-off on the homes and hand it over to the new residents.