Redevelopment is a big buzzword right now with the new Labour government prioritising planning and construction, and brownfield, greyfield and even some green belt land likely to see a significant uptick in applications.
The term ‘redevelopment’ is the process of developing something differently on an existing site, and includes:
- Large scale enterprises
- Urban infill
- Increasing density of land usage
- Adaptive reuse
- Renovation
Whichever type of redevelopment your company is planning, construction teams are likely to be working to tight deadlines. Project managers will have slotted every aspect of the build into a complex spreadsheet, ensuring that materials are delivered when they’re needed, tradespeople are employed at the right stage, and external contractors can begin to install essential systems when scheduled. Time is money, so there is usually little margin for error, and any disruption can throw a long chain out of kilter.
There are some things which can’t be planned for, such as a prolonged period of bad weather turning a building site into a sea of mud. Something which is often overlooked, however, is the contribution that temporary boiler hire can make to the seamless running of a construction project.
Redevelopment sites are difficult places to work. They can be surrounded by other property with little or no space; buildings within the site area are often derelict and dangerous, and if there is any plant left it’s likely to be dated or unsafe.
The ability to hire a temporary commercial boiler as soon as it’s needed is an option which should be built into the schedule of works for every redevelopment. Commercial applications are crucial, but something which is often overlooked is the comfort of workers on site. If a project is taking place throughout the winter, a building site can be a cold and damp workplace. A rest room with heating and hot water provided by a temporary boiler can make all the difference between a contented workforce and an uncomfortable, and consequently less productive one. Heating can also be routed to indoor areas in which work is taking place, ensuring comfortable working conditions in adverse weather.
One of the most vital applications for a temporary commercial boiler on a redevelopment site is in the drying of screed, the smooth layer poured over a structural concrete floor to provide a level base. Waiting for screed to dry, especially if it’s widespread on site, can bring work to a halt, as nobody is able to access the area. Traditional screeds can take between 48 hours and 50 days to dry completely, depending on the weather conditions. Fast-drying ones can take as little as 24 hours, but on a busy site even this can cause hold-ups, with subsequent failure to meet contractual obligations.
A temporary boiler allows the screed drying process to be carried out accurately and quickly. With an in-built monitoring system, and size and power ratings carefully chosen for the specific conditions, it can be invaluable, enabling a project to stay within deadlines, reduce costs caused by delays, and keep the whole project on track. It can also help keep the environment stable to assist in curing concrete and ensure temperature-sensitive materials are stored in optimal conditions.
Making a contingency plan for a temporary boiler prior to starting on site is a sensible economic decision. At Ideal Heat Solutions, we’ve helped numerous redevelopments stay on schedule with our state-of-the-art temporary boilers. One of our professional and fully-accredited engineers will make a site visit to check issues such as access, position of power sources, the layout of your site, health and safety considerations and available space.
We’ll then have a game plan for your particular requirements and a temporary boiler can be installed whenever you need one. We also provide an emergency boiler hire service when things don’t go to plan, but we recommend getting ahead of the game to ensure minimal loss of productivity.
If you think temporary commercial boiler hire could benefit your redevelopment project, why not contact us. Trusted by some of the UK’s largest construction companies, we’ve built an excellent reputation in the industry for delivering temporary boiler solutions, and our team of experienced staff are on hand 24/7 to provide assistance and support.
