Fosters Estate II

Summary

The Fosters Estate project emerged as a beacon of innovation and efficiency within the residential construction sector, orchestrated under the strategic guidance of Hill Group. This project was particularly significant due to its integration with Fusion Steel Framing FSF, aiming to revolutionise the traditional approach to structural engineering. Tasked with achieving substantial savings on the MEP subcontract, our focus was not just on cost reduction but also on enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. By reimagining the utilisation of space and energy resources, the project set a new standard for future developments.

Technical Innovations

Rationalisation of Plant Spaces: Streamlining space usage to optimise efficiency.
Energy Centre Optimisation: Successfully reduced the number of Energy Centres from eight to three, significantly cutting operational costs.
Integration of Buried Services: Enhanced the infrastructure by increasing buried services, facilitating a more streamlined utility management system.
Substation and Electrical Services Redesign: Rethought the approach to electrical distribution, resulting in cost savings and improved system reliability.

Sustainability Achievements, Client Collaboration and Outcome

The Fosters Estate project stands out for its sustainability achievements, underscored by deep collaboration with the client and innovative approaches to environmental stewardship. Through the strategic reduction of energy centres and the optimisation of plant spaces, we substantially minimised the project’s environmental footprint. These technical advancements were achieved in close collaboration with our client, ensuring that every decision was aligned with both sustainability goals and financial objectives. The outcome was a project that not only achieved £1m in savings but also set a precedent for sustainable practices in residential development.