Vinci Construction were appointed to build “the largest build-to-rent-led forward funding transaction inside and outside of London”. Comprising of two residential buildings, totalling 150,000ft² of residential space, this project consisted of one hundred and seventy-eight one-bed, two hundred and eighty-six two-bed and fifty-six three-bed apartments, providing a total number of five hundred and twenty apartments, across twenty and twenty-five storeys respectively, as well as 6,000ft2 of ground floor amenity and retail space. Sheppard Robson were the scheme’s architect and, working alongside the end client, James Robertshaw were instructed to consult regarding its window blind and curtain track requirements. Working to a BREEAM standard, sustainability and energy retention were key topics in achieving the client’s requirement and expectations, whilst maintaining the challenging manufacture and fit-out schedule demanded to make sure the project retains the overall expected schedules.
A specification, based on the requirements the client required, was proposed. Having to meet a number of key factors that included sustainability of both company and products proposed, commitment of support from both supply chain, the client and ourselves, to delivery, high quality and service, combined with confidence to meet standards and deadlines of all partners involved. James Robertshaw Ltd had the pleasure of being appointed on this prestigious scheme. For a huge project based in Manchester, we took great pride in fabricating our components and textiles within Manchester, whilst manufacturing, testing, and installing the finished product within Manchester.
