Coltman precast staircases chosen for groundbreaking affordable housing project

Bespoke external concrete staircases for an affordable housing development in the West Midlands, aimed at first time buyers, have been supplied by Coltman Precast Concrete.

Housebuilder Redrow’s groundbreaking Debut development at Willans Green, Rugby, consists of 103 one- and two-bedroom units in three-storey buildings grouped around informal courtyards, with prices ranging from under £50,000 to £100,000.

The homes were built in three weeks thanks to the use of an innovative steel frame construction method combined with several pre-fabricated elements, including walls, floors and roofs.

Coltman was selected to design and manufacture 19 precast concrete external staircases that provide access from the ground floor to the entrances of the first floor properties. 

The staircases each consist of a seven rise flight with an integral top landing and an upstand on both sides.  The upstands support raking brickwork to give a clean and largely maintenance free finish as well as protecting the buildings’ services that are located under the semi-exposed landing areas. 

Robert Briggs, Redrow Homes (Midlands) Ltd’s Commercial Director, said: “Coltman was awarded this contract due to their previous record of pricing and service, and also their willingness to meet a very tight deadline for initial design and deliveries.  We are very pleased with their performance.”

Said Coltman’s Sales & Marketing Manager, Robin Horton: “We were given just eight weeks from our first meeting with Redrow to design, produce and deliver the staircases. Not only were they wanted very quickly but they were a different type of staircase from those we are normally asked to make. Despite this we delivered and erected them on schedule so that the development could be completed in time for the planned opening.”

In January 2005, a survey from the Halifax Bank found first time buyers could not afford a buy a home in 92% of UK towns and Redrow claims it is the only housebuilder currently offering hope to struggling buyers in the shape of a truly affordable home. With the Rugby homes quickly snapped up by eager buyers, a similar Debut style development has been implemented in Chorley, Lancashire, with an additional one planned for Castle Vale, Birmingham.

Coltman is  a major supplier of precast concrete components to the housing, commercial, industrial, health and leisure sectors of the construction industry nationwide.

Established in 1972, the company’s product range includes prestressed hollowcore wideslab, solid prestressed wideslab, staircases, landings, balconies, terracing and wall units.

Its customers include some of the country’s leading names in architecture, construction, civil engineering, housebuilding and property development and it has been involved in numerous prestige projects, ranging from multi-million pound city redevelopments and quality housing to civic cultural centres and premier sports arenas.

For more information about Coltman Precast Concrete products and a copy of the company brochure contact:  Robin Horton, Sales & Marketing Manager, Coltman Precast Concrete Ltd, London Road, Canwell, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5SX.  Tel: 01543 480482.  Fax:  01543 481587.  Email: robin.horton@coltman.co.uk   Web: www.coltman.co.uk
 

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Coltman Precast Concrete bespoke external staircases were chosen for Redrow’s groundbreaking Debut affordable housing development at Willans Green, Rugby.
 

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Coltman Precast Concrete Ltd,
London Road, Canwell,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands,
B75 5SX.
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Email: robin.horton@coltman.co.uk
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