Jamaica Street, Bristol
Remodelling of the second and third floors of this Riverside Housing hostel for vulnerable adults
- Remodelling and refurbishment work carried out in functioning hostel with very vulnerable client base.
- Considerable consultation with client and residents undertaken to determine safe working methodology.
- Phased handover to separate construction work from living environment
- The remodelling works to the existing hostel comprised the formation of single person flats with kitchen/dining area and en-suite bathrooms.
- Internal walls were demolished, floors taken up to provide new drainage runs, electrical re-wiring, plumbing installation with complete decoration and flooring.
- New Pvcu windows were installed on two elevations with the remaining windows refurbished and re-fitted.
- Respect and understanding shown to staff and vulnerable client base.
- Fire evacuation procedure very important in determining escape routes and warning equipment positioning.
- This project was completed safely, on programme, to the highest quality and within budget.
- The environment we created has helped vulnerable people to stabilise and gain control over their lives.