BANKSIDE
YARDS
WEST.

REINVIGORATING SOUTH BANK THROUGH INTEGRATED SELF-DELIVERY

CLIENT: NATIVE LAND

STATUS: COMPLETE

LOCATION: SOUTHBANK

A comprehensive transformation of one of London’s busiest cultural hubs towards a 1.4 million sq ft development. Our scope was integrated, including the demolition of a ten-storey building, constructing a four- storey basement, and a 19 level superstructure.

PROJECT OVERVIEW.

Bound by the Thames to the north and busy traffic routes to the south and east, Bankside Yards West was a logistical challenge that called for efficient and effective works. Our self-delivery capabilities allowed us to develop a solution that overlapped phases – including environmental, soft strip, and demolition – to provide a streamlined programme and enhanced timeline.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY STATS.
1615m2 of concrete poured continuously in 12 hours
16,000m2 demolished
50m of pipe jacking beneath blackfriars rd
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS.

Completing a McGee Record for Concrete Pours
In a McGee-first, we continuously poured 1615m2 of concrete at basement Level 2. Four pumps worked non-stop for just under 12 hours to deliver 215 loads of concrete, completing the 3m deep basement slab.

An Innovation in Basement Box Waterproofing
Our team developed a waterproof technique that allowed for a ‘dry’ basement box construction. This reduced the need for weather proofing and the extra labour required to clear wet areas. This significantly added value to the project by streamlining the programme.

Keeping Businesses Open with Stackable Cassettes
The neighbouring nightclub needed a solution to its evacuation route to keep its doors open. We installed stackable, steel-framed walkway cassettes. These cassettes could be laid out during opening hours to form an evacuation walkway, then lifted and stacked during working hours to provide clear access to the site.

Taking Care of the Community
Within the bustle of Blackfriars, the site had to be conscious of cyclists, pedestrians, and high traffic. We worked with TfL to undertake protection measures for all using the busy superhighway to keep everyone safe.

I can warmly recommend Seb and his team, for all the reasons above, but perhaps most importantly the depth of experience of the team and for the straightforward relationship which exists on the job allowing complex issues to be resolved openly.
DAN CLARKE
NATIVE LAND LTD
KEY STAKEHOLDERS.