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H&J MARTIN CELEBRATES
H&J MARTIN CONSTRUCTION NEWS

MILESTONE WITH A TOPPING OUT

CEREMONY AT OUTWOOD WHARF

DEVELOPMENT H&J MARTIN CONSTRUCTION NEWS

Wednesday 6th February 2019 marked a significant
milestone for H&J Martin at their Outwood Wharf Phase 1
Project in Salford, Manchester.

The project team gathered to mark the This project is leading the way in lean and It also delivers real efficiencies. These H&J Martin and SCC on topping out have been focussed on lean production with top/podium level circulation areas, secure
Topping Out of the build-to-rent Scheme construction and is testament to the whole efficiencies are realised throughout all Outwood Wharf. The H&J Martin team have off-site pre-fabrication, pre-assembly, and bicycle parking and pet exercise areas.
which will consist of 263 apartments and project team including SCC and the wider stages of the project and life of the building, capitalised fully the benefits offered to both pre-packing; for example, Door Ironmongery
townhouses. supply chain.” not just the construction phase. build programme and environment by the and Electrical fixtures and fittings are The scheme is due to reach completion in
SCC system.” prepared in packs off site and delivered just Autumn 2019.
Topping out at 56 metres, H&J Martin are SCC Design Build Ltd designed and Pre-cast concrete is not just robust, which in time to each apartment for installation.
carrying out the construction works on the installed 3,064 precast units. The brick contributes to reductions in long term The main elements of work remaining
18-storey scheme on behalf of Outwood façade is cast onto the concrete panels and maintenance costs of a building, it is also comprises the fit out and installation of The structure itself has taken just 10 months
TEAMTALK : AUTUMN ‘19 construction utilising off-site prefabrication to are fitted and glazed in the SCC factory. The carbon emissions. It was therefore a great With a solid precast floor construction, pre- Since the completion of the structure in TEAMTALK : AUTUMN ‘19
thermally very efficient which reduced the
Developments and Invesco Real Estate.
the windows
kitchens, bathrooms and joinery including
to construct, this encompasses 34 levels
This project is leading the way in lean
across 3 blocks.
2,100 door sets and 10,000 light fittings.
occupant’s energy usage, energy costs and
solution for Outwood Wharf.”
final pieces were installed during the topping
create a safe working environment, optimise
February 2019, works to complete the
installed windows and precast panel joints
out ceremony.
resource, minimise construction time, reduce
Jonathan Gwynne, Director of
sealed as each level is constructed, the fit
internal fabric, and commissioning of the
waste and deliver quality right first time.
Eamonn O’Donnell, Managing Director of
Outwood Developments Ltd and John
out has progressed in a fully completed and
building environment have progressed.
weatherproof environment 3 floors below the
German, Senior Director - Residential
SCC Design Build Ltd, commented: “Our
Simon Richards, Construction Director,
H&J Martin commented: “The team at H&J
tenants with the benefits of modern ‘Private
the programme of works by around 40%
commented: “Invesco Real Estate and
Martin are delighted to reach this significant
Rental Sector’, including spacious roof
in comparison to traditionally built projects
Throughout the construction phase all trades
Outwood Developments congratulate
milestone at Outwood Wharf Phase 1. modular precast system generally reduces Investments, Invesco Real Estate, precast installation levels. When occupied the building will provide
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