The construction company behind a neighbourhood of 660 new homes
is celebrating the anniversary of its completion by reflecting on 12 months of
successes.
Willmott Dixon handed over the completed Gascoigne Estate Phases 2
in November 2023, followed by Phase 3a this year and has spent this year
receiving industry plaudits for its work on the Barking and Dagenham project.
Working with customer Be First, the local authority’s regeneration
arm, the Hitchin-based constructors delivered a project that included the
borough’s first net-zero carbon building.
Director Steve Kitchen said: “Everyone is incredibly proud of the
work we did on the Gascoigne Estate regeneration. To have spent the year
receiving awards and recognition for the project is incredibly satisfying.
No-one sets out to win awards, but when they come it is a huge moment for
everyone involved.”
The energy efficient homes, replacing the 1960s tower block that
stood in their place, have attracted praise throughout the sector.
The estate won Green Building Project of the Year at the UK Green
Business Awards and added to that success with victory in the Constructing
Excellence SECBE Awards (London and the South East), where it received the
accolade for Residential Project of the Year.
It was also shortlisted for Building Magazine Project of the Year
at the Building Magazine Awards and Residential Project of the Year at the
Constructing Excellence National Awards.
Gascoigne East Phase 2 included 434 homes across
four blocks, with 191 affordable properties, 79 shared ownership and 164 for
the private rental market and included a Passivhaus residential block.
Green practices were at the heart of the development, not just in
the homes themselves, but also on site with Willmott Dixon recycling more than
4,000 timber pallets as part of the work.
“Sustainability is essential for creating resilient, low-carbon
buildings, supporting local communities and addressing climate and biodiversity
challenges.
“Our 'Now or Never' strategy, central to our 2030 vision, guides
sustainable construction to ensure future generations inherit a thriving
environment. This commitment not only reinforces our environmental impact but
also strengthens our business, as we aim to embed sustainability in every
aspect of our operations.”
