Story posted: 18/10/2024
LABC Warranty recently joined Stonebond and Sempra Homes in celebrating a Site Recognition Award win for its Ghyllgrove development in Basildon, Essex.
An example of brownfield regeneration bringing new affordable homes to an area in need of new homes, Ghyllgrove was recognised by LABC Warranty in August 2024 for outstanding commitment to quality in construction and site management.
Stonebond, based in Chelmsford, specialises in delivering attractive mixed-tenure developments.
Once a care home, which closed in 2021, work started on the Ghyllgrove regeneration project when it was still a brownfield site. The former building has been demolished to make way for 34 new mixed-tenure homes, whilst at the same time, a brand-new care facility has been erected on part of the old site to serve the needs of local residents.
The new homes are being delivered for Sempra Homes, the housing arm of Basildon Council, which provides a range of homes including rented and shared ownership , as well as homes for private sale.
“Ghyllgrove is a perfect case study of effective collaboration,” said Matthew Oates, Technical Director at Stonebond. “All parties involved - LABC Warranty, Sempra Homes, the Building Control team at Basildon Council and Stonebond - have worked closely to deliver good quality new homes.
“Everyone at Stonebond working on this project, from the designers through to Senior Site Manager Steven Cole, is extremely proud to be recognised by LABC Warranty with a Site Recognition Award.
“The Ghyllgrove project means the residents of Basildon will enjoy an economic boost to the local area, and new occupants will be able to enjoy energy-efficient new homes close to the heart of the town.”
Melanie Keys, Sempra Homes said “ We are delighted to be delivering the Ghyllgrove development with Stonebond providing much needed homes for Basildon to support the housing needs of the borough. Being awarded the LABC Bricks Category Site Recognition Award is testament to the quality workmanship and site management from the Stonebond team. This commitment to quality has been ongoing throughout the project for which the future residents of Ghyllgrove Place will benefit from the care and attention taken with the construction of these new homes. “
Ghyllgrove earned a Site Recognition Award from LABC Warranty by being nominated through the regular site inspection work that LABC Warranty’s risk management surveyors carry out.
When surveyors see excellent examples of quality workmanship, and quality site management – including site tidiness, health and safety, organisation and communication – they nominate a site to be recognised with a monthly award.
These awards enter a site, and its site manager, into The Bricks. The Bricks is LABC Warranty’s annual awards to showcase the best that building in England and Wales has to offer.
For more information about the LABC Warranty Site Recognition Awards, visit the LABC Warranty awards section here.
