Belgrove House
As transport hubs go, the adjoining Kings Cross and St.Pancras mainline stations take some beating. But in its day, the plucky Belgrove House opposite still had the right to be considered a mover and shaker.
Built in the 1930s, for years it served as Kings Cross Coach Station, ferrying arriving travellers throughout London and further afield. But even bus terminuses themselves eventually get terminated.
Professional Team:
Precis advisory
Programme duration:
22 weeks
Value:
Over £750k
In summary
Photographic condition, building services and asbestos survey
Installation of perimeter scaffold and hoarding
Isolation of services and install of temporary supplies
Soft strip incl. MEP
Asbestos removal
Weatherproofing of voids
Breakout of slab
Retention of UKPN substation and unobstructed 24/7 access
Reclaimation of 60,000 bricks
Terminating. All change please.
General Demolition was brought in to undertake strip out and demolition works to Belgrove House, a huge 110,000sqft industrial space in London's busy Kings Cross. The bell had chimed for the former 1930s bus coach station.
Unbridled manpower
We clocked up a staggering 20,000+ hours on site during the strip out and demolition works. Work began well before boots hit the ground with an intense period of planning, including a suite of comprehensive surveys.
This was followed by the installation of a perimeter scaffold and hoarding. The careful strip out of the building, alongside two adjoining retail units, was met with our usual proficiency. With mini excavators craned onto each floor, the building came down sequentially.
Particular care was taken during the works to ensure that a UK Power Networks substation in the basement could continue unmolested, and access to the Underground stations next to the site remained unaffected. This concrete has been laced temporarily in the basement, preventing possible ground heave derailing the two London Underground lines that run directly beneath the building.
Our ‘Excellent’ rating by Considerate Contractors came thanks to close collaboration with the local community. A monthly neighbourhood working group gathered in person, and decisions were communicated via regular newsletters.
A few words from a neighbour...
"Can I say how well your team are working. The management of noise and dust seems remarkably good and bodes well for a successful project.
