Ridley House, Birmingham | CWA Engineering | Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers

Client:
Seven Capital

Location:
Birmingham

Project Value:
£11m

Services Provided:
Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services

Added Value:
Site challenges comprised of deep fill on site which indicated that there may have previously been a basements on site. Deep foundation solutions and building close to existing buildings will involve extensive party wall liaisons.

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Ridley House, Birmingham

Description

This development is comprised of 71 new apartments in an £11m scheme at Ridley House, which is located on the corner of Ridley Street and Washington Street in Birmingham City Centre.

The construction features a lightweight steel framing system on a transfer concrete structure at first floor.

The advantages of having a lightweight steel framing system includes the speed of construction and reduced loads to foundations which will provide a more economical foundation solution.