Eslanda Robeson House (Glengall Road)

We've recently undertaken another drone flight over the scheme to showcase our progress.

Check out our latest drone footage here.

We're delighted to provide our May update on the works being delivered at Glengall Road. If you have any queries or concerns about the works being undertaken by Equans please call Tony Doyle on 07879 433 118.

Site Manager, Joshua Peach has been filmed on site in real time so you can see for yourselves our progress and how we're getting on. Josh gives a detailed update on our progress made throughout May and also gives an update on our involvement in the local community.

Our monthly update video for May can be found in our video library or alternatively please simply click here to view.

This month, in partnership with the Construction Youth Trust, Equans welcomed students from Deptford Green School to site to give them a first-hand insight into the world of construction.

Equans Site Manager, Josh Peach and Site Administrator, Ramona Catrut welcomed 15 school students to the Glengall Road site where they were given an escorted tour of the site.

"The Equans site visit was an amazing insight into a construction workplace for our young people. Students were introduced to a variety of careers and were really inspired and excited by being able to get onto the site and look around at the work that was happening in their area!"
CYT Student

Whilst at school, the students are also receiving help from charity, Construction Youth Trust, who aim to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and discover a career within the construction and built environment sector.

Starting with a full site safety induction, Josh then gave a detailed presentation about the scheme showing drone footage, the project's dedicated website, a video showcasing the scheme's expected programme and finished look and finally a detailed review of the process taken on site when visited by an auditor of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

"I think I want to work in construction now, I can join at the basic level or at a high level and keep improving."
CYT Student

During the tour around site, students were shown the modular/pre-fabricated elements of the build whilst Josh explained some of the challenges the team have faced as well as giving an overview of the reality of construction.

The day ended with a brief Q&A session where students were invited to ask any questions they had about the scheme and the works being delivered.

"Now I know that I will be able to get a job, this experience has shown me I can. Yes, I can get a good job and have a good life."
CYT Student

"I wanted to share a huge thank you for your support hosting the site visit. The programme reached over 50 students, with a range of SEN needs, and your time and support has been greatly appreciated." Georgia Spiteri, Programme Manager, Construction Youth Trust

To view our full case study for this event, please click here or view in the Document Library.

A number of operatives working at Glengall Road have received essential crane rescue training this month.

Equans' Project Manager, Jordan Rigby and Senior Site Manager, Alexandros Tzimoziogas, joined four of our subcontractors on a crane rescue safety training session last week to ensure the site team are prepared in the case of an emergency.

The subcontractors from GPS precast primarily help install the pre-cladded panels onto the building and work closely with the crane operators, therefore it was critical to ensure that they were trained in crane rescue techniques.

The training was delivered by Kevin Histon from Certs Assured Ltd who specialises in training for working at height and crane rescue. Kevin delivered a classroom style session followed by a short exam. Upon completion, the operatives were able to undertake the practical elements of the crane rescue training, which included learning how to safely bring a crane operator to ground level in an emergency situation such as an operator receiving a heart attack. The operatives were also shown how to safely use a harness and winch system known as a crane rescue kit.

Equans continue to work closely with the Southwark Construction Skills Centre (SCSC) to support the development and growth of talent within the construction industry by hosting a 'Steps into construction' workshop with unemployed Southwark residents.

This May, Site Manager, Josh Peach and Site Administrator, Ramona Catrut visited the SCSC to give a presentation on the steps into construction to 35 local unemployed residents.

This is the second visit Josh and Ramona have paid to the SCSC and similar to their first visit, they gave a detailed presentation about the Glengall Road scheme including drone footage of a large concrete pour undertaken in December 2022, a video showcasing the scheme's expected programme and finished look and finally a detailed review of the process taken on site when visited by an auditor of the Considerate Constructor Scheme.

Josh and Ramona also explained what employment opportunities are currently available and carried out mock interviews and CV skills training.

"Thank you for attending yesterday. You are both always needed and appreciated."
Duane Ramsay, Job Coach, Southwark Construction Skills Centre

To view our full case study for this event, please click here or view in the Document Library.

We've recently undertaken another drone flight over the scheme to showcase our progress.

Check out our latest drone footage here.

We're delighted to provide our April update on the works being delivered at Glengall Road. If you have any queries or concerns about the works being undertaken by Equans please call Tony Doyle on 07879 433 118.

Unlike last month we have switched our update from text to video to give you a more personal feeling when hearing from the site team.

Site Manager, Joshua Peach has been filmed on site in real time so you can see for yourselves our progress and how we're getting on. Josh gives a detailed update on our progress made throughout April and also gives an update on our involvement in the local community.

Our monthly update video for April can be found in our video library or alternatively please simply click here to view.

At Equans we are driven in supporting members of the local community and have an S106 agreement in place with Southwark Council. This means we are striving to get local people involved within the project and gaining them sustained employment.

Within our agreement we have pledged to meet the following goals:

• 44 new starters
• 11 apprentices

If you believe this would be a great opportunity for yourself please contact Joshua Peach at joshua.peach@equans.com. Josh is also working closely with the Southwark Skills Centre who are training provider whom support local people to get into the construction industry. Southwark Skills Centre can be contacted directly on 020 3621 1940.

In addition to the above we had our first meeting with Southwark Council on 6th April regarding our S106 commitments.

We're delighted to provide our March update on the works being delivered at Glengall Road. If you have any queries or concerns about the works being undertaken by Equans please call Tony Doyle on 07879 433 118.

Oliver Connell have now completed their works on site consisting of piling, basement frame, LGF & UGF frame columns. Their works then moved onto the 1.5m thick transfer slab, the final section of the traditional concrete frame was finished to level 2 in so allowing the site team to begin the snagging process.

Rascor structural waterproofers concluded their works to the basement through the injection channel process which consists of injection acrylic resin into the construction joints, kickers and headers within the basement to ensure water cannot penetrate into the building.

March has seen FP McCann / GPS begin their works on site. The package consists of the installation of precast panels and we are currently installing LGF upstand and column cladding panels. From there, the installation will progress up the building with external insulated panels, internal walls and floor slabs all being delivered ready for installation from FP McCanns Byley facility.

For further information and photos please view our full newsletter by clicking here.

University students were given a first-hand insight into construction management after receiving a personal escorted site tour from Site Manager and former uni student, Josh Peach.

Following the success of previous visits from his former university tutor, as well as a group of students, Site Manager, Josh Peach has agreed to work in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire and aid them in promoting courses, especially to those looking to start a career in construction by giving future students the opportunity to visit the Glengall Road site in person and receive a personal overview of the scheme.

On 9th February, several students from the University visited the scheme to receive a special tour of the site. Although just happy to receive a personal escort around a live construction site, the students, who are all currently on level 6 of their construction degree's and writing their dissertations, were specifically interested in the scheme's use of modular construction and pre-cast panelling system.

Upon arrival each student received a short introduction from Josh, before being given a full site specific safety induction and detailed overview of the scheme including drone footage of a large concrete pour and CGI proposals for how the scheme will run. Josh also went through his recent presentation given to the Considerate Constructors Scheme where he received a thoroughly deserved top score of 45/45.

After successfully completing their site induction and adorning their personal protective equipment, Josh led the students back to the site's entrance for a quick recap and overview of the site safety rules and specific risks/hazards from the day's activities being undertaken.

Joined by Site Administrator, Ramona, Josh personally escorted the group of students around the site to get a first person view of the works being undertaken, taking time to regularly stop and explain specific elements of the works including an in-depth explanation of the scheme's modular elements for the pre-cast panelling system used for the façade and bathroom pods.

Throughout the visit, students were given the opportunity to ask Josh questions about the scheme and also about his personal experience of studying at the University and then putting his studies into practice on a live site.

Following the escort around site and before leaving, Josh invited the students back to his site office where they could ask him any further questions they had whilst also discussing their thoughts around the scheme and it's use of modular construction, hopefully taking away with them a new wealth of knowledge and a valuable insight into the industry.

Josh will be providing a number of future opportunities for students to return to the site so that they can see the entire project from it's initial stages right through to completion.

Click here to read the full case study.