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At our Battersea Bridge Road project we are currently undertaking the 1st fix for electrical & plumbing on all floors. The sprinkler and mechanical ventilation are also on 1st fix and works are on going for floors 1-6. Brickwork to the external walls is ongoing with the SFS and window install at 90% for floors 1-6.

Foxley Lane is nearing completion with the landscape works now complete and the next step is to remove the hoarding and install the new railings around the project.

At our Foxley Lane project Block A now has all the electric cabling in with Block B nearing. The adapted units on the ground floors are currently having the kitchens fitted along with the internal doors, skirtings and architraves. Stair case in both buildings have now completed on the skirting, aprons and handrails.

The Marketing Suite on our Yelverton Road project is now complete

The Marketing Suite on our Roslin Road is now complete.

The Marketing Suite on our Stirling Road project is now complete.

Vision held their Summer Event at Clays Bar in Canary Wharf on Friday where everyone enjoyed interactive clay target shooting, along with some amazing sharing platters and of course a few drinks. It was great to get everyone together and see all the team having fun and catching up.

The Frame Work on our Battersea Bridge Road project is now complete. We are looking forward to commencing the next stage of this project.

On our Stirling Road project the brickwork to Block B is now complete with the scaffold being struck and Block S brickwork is due to complete next month. Internally the floors are being laid with snagging taking place and the completion of the Marketing Suite.

Vision are pleased to announce that we are starting a new project in Banstead which consists of the demolition of the remaining structures, and redevelopment to provide 5 x four bedroom and 8 x five bedroom bespoke detached house accessed via an internal circuit road framing a central water body. This will include associated works for the purpose of landscaping and the restoration of a former bunker dating back to 1938.

Our site on Battersea Bridge Road is currently being decked on the second floor with the concrete slab pour commencing later this week.

Project Update – Yelverton Road, Battersea The Gullies have been installed on the roof with 100% of the waterproofing and insulation now complete on the roof. The balconies have also been waterproofed up to the 16th Floor. Internally the works are also progressing with the SVP connected from the basement to the roof, plumbing mains in the corridors are up to the 15th floors now. The mains cabling for the 1st fix are up to the 16th floor with the drylining partition walls also completed up to the 16th floor. The 1st fix for the ventilation ducting and sprinklers are complete up to the 16th floor.

The roof works on Block A and Block B will be 100% completed by the end of March, with Fire Stopping works at 80% complete. Internally the 1st fix electrical works are 90% complete, windows are 85% complete and the plasterboard wall closing up has started in Block B.

Congratulations to one of our Senior Site Managers Antonio who has successfully completed his CITB training for Temporary Works Coordinator

At our Roslin Road project we have started internal works with the M&E 1st fix now up to level 7 and the Drylining 1st fix now at level 12. Externally the scaffolding is now fully erected and the Brickwork is now completed to level 5. Wall closing has now started from level 1 to 3.

Kitchen Package Managers Position – 4 month Contract commencing January 2023 We are currently seeking 2no Package Managers to oversee and Manage the delivery and Installation of 178no kitchens to separate projects in Acton, London W3 and Battersea, London SW11. We are looking for Managers with proven experience in Internal fit out on high end residential high-rise apartments preferably with a Carpentry trade background. The successful applicants will be responsible for the kitchen packages as detailed below. • Ensuring that the required elements to complete the Kitchen installation works are contained within the delivery to site from the Manufacturer. Logging any items that are missing and ensuring that all missing elements are re delivered to allow the works to be completed. • Overseeing the Sub Contract Kitchen Installers loading out the kitchens to the respective apartment units, ensuring that the correct elements are loaded out to the units in good condition. Part of the role will be noting and logging any damage that has been caused to the kitchen units during the loading out process by the Sub Contract Installer as well as any items that may have gone missing during this process. • Liaising with the relevant Mechanical and Electrical Contractors to ensure that the M & E services are in place and to the correct position to ensure that the Kitchen can be installed to suit the programme and layout plan. • Managing the Kitchen Installation process, agreeing and monitoring programmes with the Installation Sub Contractor and the Senior Site Manager. • Ensuring that the Kitchen is installed to the required standard, snagging the kitchen when offered for acceptance by the Sub Contractor, confirming that the snagging is complete, liaising with the stone worktop manufacturers and Installers to ensure that the templating works are completed to schedule and the worktop installations are complete thereafter. • Checking and signing off a QA form to demonstrate that each kitchen, its appliances and worktops are complete and in full working order and notifying the Senior QS of any outstanding issues or defects that are preventing the Kitchen package being 100% satisfactorily complete.

As we draw closer to the end of 2022 everyone at Vision Construct would like to wish you a Wonderful Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. We look forward to what 2023 brings for everyone.

At Graphite Square we have finished constructing the massive basement with 80% of the ground floor slab now poured. Blocks are loaded ready to construct the inner walls to the Basement meanwhile above ground Blocks B & C are almost at level 2 with Block A ground floor scheduled for pour in the next 7 days.

Project Update – Yelverton Road, Battersea The concrete frame if now 100% completed to the top floor including the lift shaft. Plumbing works are fully underway up to the 3rd floor and the SFS MetSec is now up to the 17th floor with boards fitted up to the 5th floor. Ventilation ducting is now at the 10th floor with the Sprinkler main pipes fitted up to the 9th. Scaffold is now erected up to the 16th floor with the Hoist going up this week.

The brick work on our Roslin Road project has progressed to level 4 with the external drylining having progressed all the way up to level 14. All internal 1st fix is now up to level 6/7 and with all windows installed on this project. The waterproofing of the balconies is up to level 13.

We are pleased to announce the demolition works of an existing building on Battersea Bridge Road have started along with the removal of all structures/raised levels to allow for the erection of a part 4, 7 and 8 storey building, providing Class F1 Community Hall /Class F2 Church Hall on the ground and mezzanine floors, Class E Offices at mezzanine level and 24 residential units at mezzanine and upper levels, together with a communal terrace on 7th floor, cycle parking at ground and first floors and visitor cycle spaces on Hyde Lane.

Our Foxley Lane project in Purley is making excellent progress with the continuation of the 1st fix plumbing, electrical, drylining, and sprinkler installations. The Brickwork/Blockwork is now up to the 3rd floor on both Block A and Block B. Carpentry works to the roofs on both blocks is also well underway.

So, it has been over a month now since Vision Construct partnered with Thirdi Group to hold a Community Funday for the residents of Graphite Square where one of our projects is currently underway. The day was a huge success all thanks to Vision's RLO Carla Folkes who arranged everything from the delicious food to entertainment and even goody bags for the children. To see all of the residents and children enjoying themselves made it all worth it.

With the news the entire nation received on Thursday 8th September that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had sadly passed away and having entered a national mourning period, we all at Vision send our sincere condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and The Royal Family. With a national bank holiday for the State Funeral being held on Monday 19th September for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Vision will be closed to allow individuals, businesses, and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning. Vision will operate as normal on Tuesday 20th September.

Massive Congratulations to Maidstone United u15 who came out victorious on Saturday in the NLS East of England tournament

Our Church Road Mitcham project will shortly be completing to provide 20no Apartments for Affordable Rent for Moat Homes. The Apartments and communal areas are in the final decoration stages with floor finishes being fitted and Client snagging due imminently

Our Flagship project at Graphite Square is progressing well Demolition works are nearing Completion and works have commenced to install the piling mat for the Piling Commencement shortly Our Phase 1 Site Set up is now in place and Operational and provides a base for our Site Management Team and our RLO

Works have now commenced on our Foxley Lane Purley project to provide 41no. Apartments for Moat Homes Ground Beams, Drainage, Lift Pits and Pad foundations are now complete, works are now focused on installing the Ground floor Slab Vertical Column starters now in place ready for the RC Frame construction Formwork in place for the new RC Core walls and Lift shafts

Level 5 slab now being Constructed Level 6 slab now poured, Columns and Cores now being formed for 7th Floor level

Demolition ongoing for the last phase Prep for Pile Mat had started

Demolition works are well underway at our new site

Vision are delighted to announce successfully securing The Graphite Square landmark new build project which consists of 80,000 sq ft of Commercial space across the lower three floors of the development & 160 mixed-use Residential 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Vision are proud to be working on this project and with demolition of the existing buildings well underway, we are excited to progress onto to next stage of the development.

Piling complete Foundations 90% complete Stub walls commenced Below ground drainage commenced 63.8M Crane being erected imminently

Kitchens are getting installed on 3rd and 2nd floors Doors, arcs and skirting getting installed on the 1st floor. That’ll be 3rd, 2nd and 1st complete by the end of the week. Boilers installation continuing throughout the 2nd floor. Groundworks/landscaping/fencing to the rear patios started

One of Vision Construct's new site has now officially started. Groundworks contractor completed below ground drainage Steel fixers have started to tile steel for the ground floor slab Groundworks contractor excavating, forming steel reinforcement cages and pouring concrete, for pile caps and ground beams

Groundworker commenced Pile cropping underway Pile integrity testing carried out to first set of piles

One of Vision Construct's new site has now officially started. Piling completed Exploratory work in the footpath started

1st and 2nd fix ongoing to all floors Installation of internal SVP’s and installation of fire collars Roofing works on going and capping commencing Installation of windows progressing Boarding to bathrooms proceeding after installation of SVP’s and fire collars to progress 2nd fix M&E

Fire stopping works to the penetrations have started Closing up the walls will starting Metal ceilings work continues Lift installation work started Exterior snagging to the top floor will be complete and ready for scaffold strike

1st fix electric and plumbing will be completed by the end of the week Lift installation starting next week Roof coverings and outlets to be finished Fire rating penetrations to start next week

Met – Sec inner leaf to external façade – 100% External doors and windows – 40% External brickwork / cladding – 80% Sub – Station Construction – 80% Roof coverings – 20% Internal metal stud walls & board one side – 90% First fix M & E inc plant rooms – 60%

3rd floor screed complete 1st Floor plumbing and electrical 1st fix now complete Roof now 85% Complete

Internally - 1st fixing electrical, mechanical, sprinklers and flat duct Externally - finishing parapet walls on the top roof in readiness for the roof coverings The lower roof is complete and the carpenters are now putting the joists on the middle roof and installing the firrings.

Plying the upper roof Lower roof is having the membrane installed 1st fixed metal on the ground, 1st and 2nd floor Electricians have started 1st fix Plumbers have started putting up soil stacks Gas risers this week

First fix electric cabling started to the ground floor and containment to the corridors/communal. Metal studwork 70% complete throughout. Roof timbers / furrings / OSB decking ongoing Brickies building-up facework to the 3rd floor parapet.

Vision are pleased to announce that Campbell Road is now complete

Internal second fix carpentry Second fix mechanical and electrical Mist coat decorations Tiling Bathroom sanitary ware install Incoming services Mechanical plant install

Flats 3 & 4 tiling to disabled bathrooms complete General snagging and final decorations to flats Stair cores decorations

Unit 1-4 Garden rooms green roof’s installed. Roof lights to unit 1-4. Portland stone copings completed to units 1-4 rear elevation with green roof installed. 1ST Floor windows installed on front elevation with Portland stone to window reveals.

Currently commencing with 5th lift brick and block work Carpenters starting this week Scaffolders commencing to start birdcages and lifting the perimeter scaffold to get to 3rd floor planks.

Building up brickwork around the perimeters to cill height Building up blockwork to the interior walls

1st floor floor planks currently being installed Loading out for the bricklayers to start 3rd lift brick work

Up to the tenth floor out of thirteen complete

Kitchens installed Floor coverings installed

Drylining close up and ceiling MF to apartments. Block C tape and jointing Blocks A & B lift install Boosted cold water supply pipe work Balcony weathering

9th floor going to 10 columns

Brick work to underside of 1st floor slab Padstones are being installed for steel installation

Building up brickwork to top of padstones Installing final keystone lintels to doorways and windows Preparing site for steel installation

M&E first fix mains pipework and electrical containment Level 4 terrace weathering and insulation Level 4 parapet capping Balcony balustrading

RC Frame up to seventh floor complete. Columns Level seven to eight formed. Back propping to floors below in place. Ground floor Blockwork to perimeter walls complete. Blockwork progressing in basement.

progressing with 1st lift brick and blockwork in readiness for the 1st floor floor slab to be lift on . All drainage is complete

Exterior and interior walls going up to first lift height all around the site. Scaffold following the brick work up to first lift. Steel is in production

Basement Slab 100% complete Basement liner walls 85% complete. Core walls complete basement to ground floor. Ground floor 50% complete.

installing the attenuation tank and forming the parking area and road. exposing piles and cutting down to the correct level to start forming the ground beams

Commencing closing ceilings/dot & dab/ tape & jointing internally PV Panels and cladding externally

Piling is complete and we are now progressing with groundwork and drainage

Reduced excavation is complete, basement slab is to be poured in the coming weeks

Face brickwork is progressing, 1st fix Mechanical, electrical and Drylining has commenced

If you’ve viewed the impressive high rise developments in the Vision Construct property portfolio, you’ll know many of these new builds were completed in and around London. Over the years, we’ve learnt an inordinate amount about laying deep foundations to support heavyweight buildings. We’ve also gained an invaluable understanding of what it takes to lay foundations with minimal disruption to city life. Here’s a little of what we know.

Basement dig outs are rarely out of the news in London, as hundreds of homeowners add value to their prime property with a subterranean extension. For Vision Construct meanwhile, basement dig outs tend to be on a larger scale. With space at a premium in vast urban developments of apartments and townhouses, we’re frequently tasked with building underground car parks. Find out how we overcome 2 of the most common excavation challenges

A recent study by Transparency Market Research reports that while Europe is leading the world in finding solutions to construction debris, the global volume of demolition waste is set to escalate. At Vision Construct, we believe that recycling a demolished component, however sustainable, shouldn’t compromise on the quality and longevity of a build. Here are 3 ways you can strike a balance.

Do you have the perfect piece of land to develop but no investment partner? Are you looking for a builder to bring your construction project to life? Or perhaps you need to create a buzz around a new build in progress? Whatever stage you’re at, you’ll find a spectacular set of CAD designs, some detailed floor plans and a range of elevations will hold appeal for potential stakeholders. Read on to find out why.