Consistent achievement

A £55m housing regeneration programme is transforming Coalville, a former coal miners’ estate in Stoke-on-Trent. Working alongside the Riverside Group, as an equal partner in the Compendium Group, Lovell is building 283 new homes for rent, shared ownership and sale.

Many existing dwellings will also be refurbished and new community facilities provided as part of the development. Working closely with key stakeholders including Stoke City Council, Renew North Staffordshire and the Coalville Residents’ Association, Lovell has helped to deliver a high quality mix of affordable and owner occupier housing. The newly named Weston Heights proves that carefully assembled partnerships can provide significant long-term improvements to local housing while also creating sustainable communities.

Long-term partnerships are a key aspect of Muse’s business success. Its expertise in regeneration is highly regarded and will soon be applied to a major development in south west England. The £350m scheme will see the extensive renewal of a 17 acre site in Swindon over the next decade. Muse will be working with public sector partners Swindon Borough Council, South West of England Regional Development Agency and the Homes and Communities Agency to revitalise this Wiltshire town. Construction is due to commence in 2010, with a new Primary Care Trust facility and hotel included in the first phase of the project.

Consistent achievement was evident throughout the recently completed refurbishment of the International Maritime Organization’s Albert Embankment building. Opened by Kofi Annan, the £45m scheme for the Department for Transport is the largest project completed to date by Fit Out. It included extensive remodelling, replacement and renewal of the building’s infrastructure and services during the 74 week contract. Continuous monitoring of performance and customer satisfaction by Fit Out’s project team resulted in the delivery of a world-class conference centre and headquarters for a delighted client.