Midlands-based demolition company starts work on major framework project.
Armoury Group has commenced work on a multi-million pound framework agreement which will see run-down areas of North Solihull receive a much needed face-lift. The Regenerating North Solihull project is set to help over 40,000 people living in Chelmsley Wood, Smith’s Wood, and Kingshurst & Fordbridge by providing new housing and improved community facilities.
The 15-year re-vamp plan for the city was devised through a partnership between Whitefriars Housing Group and Solihull Council, which awarded Armoury the three year agreement for mass housing clearance based on a competitive tender and an impressive portfolio of past residential demolitions.
Up to 40 tower blocks from across the area, ranging from three to 16 storeys, have been earmarked for demolition, with Armoury having already having cleared in excess of 300 residences to make way for new social housing.
Tony McLean, managing director of Armoury Group commented: “The schedule for work across the area of regeneration is extremely tight and has been planned with the utmost precision,” says Armoury MD Tony McLean. “Armoury commenced demolition almost immediately after the properties are vacated, with the developer then beginning building works on that site as soon as it is clear.
“Because of the bison panel construction and lack of as-built drawings it was important that we employed structural engineers to conduct a full HSE approved structural survey, and agree a stringent process of demolition,” he continues. “Aside from this, we have also had to conduct specialist asbestos removal and a soft-strip before each demolition has taken place, and have been very conscious not to disrupt the surrounding community by protecting buildings with fencing and scaffolding, closing footpaths when and where required, and putting an extensive traffic management system put into place.”
