Pretium Frameworks Ltd has launched an innovative new rooftop development framework, which will enable housing providers to build additional homes on top of existing low-rise buildings.
The PCR 2015-compliant framework was developed jointly with, and is managed on behalf of, Watford Community Housing, and offers an end-to-end solution for the scoping, feasibility, design and construction of rooftop developments.
“Using under-utilised rooftops to create much-needed homes, rather than building new houses from scratch, has many benefits,” said Nick Hann, Pretium’s Head of Frameworks. “As well as providing a practical solution where space is limited, it is cheaper and more sustainable to enhance an existing building than to construct a new one.
“Our new framework provides a one-stop shop solution, supporting housing providers to scope out potential rooftop developments, and taking them through every step of the construction and fit-out process. We are absolutely overwhelmed by the interest that this framework is already generating and look forward to seeing the first projects develop.”
The Lots awarded under this framework are as follows:
Lot 1 – Design & installation of superstructures
- Langley Structures Ltd
Lot 2 – Build & fit out
- Breyer Group plc
- Kind and Company Limited
- United Living Limited
- Mulalley and Company Limited
Lot 3 .1 – Professional Services: Architect
- RCKa
- Calford Seaden LLP
- BPG Architects + Surveyors
- Haptic Architects Ltd
- ECD Architects
Lot 3.2 – Employers Agent
- Playle & Partners LLP
- Potter Raper Ltd
- Rund Partnership Limited
- Calford Seaden LLP
- Hunters
- Earl Kendrick Limited
Lot 3.3 – Professional Services: Structural Engineer
- Harley Haddow Ltd
Lot 1 covers the feasibility, design and installation of the steel frame superstructures. Authorised Users can engage the service provider to support them with feasibility studies, surveys and planning support, as well as design and build, or to manufacture and install a structure designed by an external specialist.
Lot 2 covers building and fit out works, including external fabric, internal structures, plumbing, heating, electrical and decoration etc.
Lots 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 cover professional services and the service providers within these Lots can be engaged and appointed at any stage by either the client, or the service providers listed in Lots 1 and 2.
The framework is open to any public sector organisation or service provider throughout the UK, and members of their supply chain, from housing providers and local authorities to NHS Hospital Trusts.
For more information on accessing it, email rooftopdevelopment@pretium.co.uk
Header image credit Langley Structures
