Bloomsbury Quarter Construction: August 2024 Update
Dear Neighbour,
We are writing to provide you with an update on our project, Bloomsbury Quarter, previously referred to as the Holborn Links Estate, which primarily focuses on the refurbishment of 21 Southampton Row and Vernon & Sicilian House.
Construction Activities
The main core steel structure at 21 Southampton Row is complete
The construction of the new mansard extension for Vernon and Sicilian House is complete
The new stair core internal blockwork at 21 Southampton Row is progressing better than expected and is nearly complete
The construction/rebuild of the lift overrun at 21 Southampton Row is close to completion
Roof weathering at 21 Southampton Row has commenced and is progressing well
All internal low-level structural works at Vernon and Sicilian House are nearly complete
New air handling and mechanical equipment is being installed at roof level for Vernon and Sicilian House
Repairs to sash windows are ongoing
Waterproofing of the existing basement areas has commenced
Intumescent spray coatings to the internal steelwork at Vernon and Sicilian House are nearly complete - intumescent spray is a fire-protective coating that expands when heated to protect the steel.
Join Our September Construction Meeting
We hold regular construction meetings on-site to provide our neighbours with project updates and to answer any questions they may have.
Our next meeting will be held next month – details can be found below.
Date: Wednesday 11 September 2024
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: 1st floor, 31 Southampton Row WC1A 2RA
To confirm attendance, please email hello@bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk or call 0800 772 0475.
Key Project Milestone Celebrated
On 15 August, the project team proudly celebrated the topping out of 21 Southampton Row, as well as Vernon & Sicilian House. This event marks a significant milestone, with all high-level work now completed, and structural work at Vernon House finished. Achieving so much in such a short time has been a true team effort, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to our neighbours for their cooperation and support in making this possible.
General Working Hours:
In line with Camden Council policy, our normal working hours are:
Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm
Saturday, 8am – 1pm
No works will be undertaken on Sundays or public holidays.
Emergency Contact Details:
Jim Tipple, Project Director: 07522185666
We will be distributing monthly newsletters by email and providing regular updates on our website: www.bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk. We recommend that you subscribe to our project emails to stay updated and to receive invitations to upcoming construction meetings.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling our freephone number: 0800 772 0475 or email us at hello@bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk.
Best wishes,
Bloomsbury Quarter Construction Team