Retirement Complex in Virginia Water – McCarthy & Stone

Blanchard Wells’ civil engineering expertise in groundworks, basement building and concrete frames were all needed by retirement living specialist McCarthy & Stone for this major project in Surrey. The development consists of 59 apartments, each with its own balcony or terrace.

Sector
Retirement Home

Value
£3.3m

Completed
44 weeks

Main Contractor : McCarthy & Stone
Package : Groundwork, Basement & RC Frames (Two 4 storey blocks)
Location : Virginia Water
Engineer : Barterhill
Architect : Lewis & Hickey

Total concrete placed : 2,200m³
Total soffit formwork : 5,000m²
Total wall formwork : 1,500m²
Staircases : Stair Master

Blanchard Wells have been a great find for McCarthy & Stone. Recently completing the groundwork and concrete frame at our Southsea development and presently undertaking the construction of the groundwork and concrete frame at our flag ship site in Virginia Water. Blanchard Wells have been very proactive providing a high quality product well within the programme timescales in a safe and professional manner.

Robert Loveday, Regional Construction Director,
McCarthy & Stone

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