Wavensmere Homes
Nightingale Quarter, Derby
Highlights
Challenges
Regenerating the former Derbyshire Royal Infirmary site
Working around existing buildings and dwellings to protect the live road
Relocating the rare Queen Victoria statue (one of only two in the country)
Solution
Installed sheet piles 8m in height while constructing a retaining wall 130m in length and 3m in height using in-situ concrete
Worked closely with the client on a rolling monthly programme, tailoring labour to meet deadlines
M Lambe Construction’s quality control manager visited the site quarterly to identify areas for improvement
Installed PCC steps and in-situ concrete staircases to access the Pepper Pot North buildings
Carefully relocated the Queen Victoria statue and carried out concrete plinth works
Results
Successfully regenerated the site, delivering 945 units over a three-year contract duration
Met the client's deadlines and expectations through effective project management and quality control
Demonstrated versatility and skill in handling complex tasks, such as the relocation of the rare statue
Provided staged handover documents for superstructure works and before CML dates to ensure quality and customer satisfaction
Awarded repeat work due to excellent working relationship with the client
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
A consistent and trusted partner
“M.Lambe Construction has delivered the full programme of groundworks and complex infrastructure requirements at Nightingale Quarter, which is our £175m redevelopment of the former Derbyshire Royal Infirmary delivering 800 apartments, 125 houses, and an array of community amenities.
Since we broke ground at this 18.5-acre city centre site in 2019, M.Lambe Construction has been a consistent and trusted partner for Wavensmere Homes. The breadth of skillset, and the team's flexible approach has enabled us to deliver multiple phases concurrently - on time, on budget, and to our exacting quality standards.”
– Craig Gee, Construction Director, Wavensmere Homes
