Platform on new construction, renovation, restoration and transformation
The Kruger flat in Vaassen, Gelderland, is currently being modernized. Owner Woonstichting Triada has called in Salverda Bouw for this purpose. The work includes asbestos removal, increasing living comfort and taking energy-saving measures.
Salverda Bouw began carrying out the work in December 2018, after careful and intensive preparation. This was necessary partly because everything is being done in an inhabited state, explains project manager Rutger Lokhorst. "Good communication with the residents therefore has our full attention, during the preparation and during the execution. We have our own housing consultant to steer that in the right direction. She is emphatically part of the team and has an eye for all social aspects. Incidentally, in some cases - for example, people with disabilities, families with small children, ... - if desired residents temporarily housed elsewhere by Triada."
Part of the communication process includes an introductory letter, a technical and social recording, newsletters and many one-on-one conversations. "Providing a listening ear is important. So is explaining well what's coming up and keeping appointments," Lokhorst notes. He explains that the Krugerflat consists of two buildings with a total of 55 homes (24 and 31, respectively). The asbestos remediation, he says, has a significant impact. "To that end, we have to make all kinds of provisions that temporarily prevent the home from being used entirely by the residents." Another hefty intervention, Lokhorst cites the renewal of the central heating system. "We made sure that during the work we could disconnect each radiator without turning off the central heating system. That happened last winter. Jet heaters were then installed in homes that were temporarily without heating."
Lokhorst says the energy measures include insulating the cavity walls, glass replacement, installing additional roof insulation, insulating floors of the lower residential level and installing pv panels. With the installation of new cladding (sheeting) on the end walls and stairwells, painting, installing new fencing at the balconies and galleries, raising the floors on the galleries and balconies and improving accessibility, the complex is being brought to a quality level that meets modern requirements. The work is on schedule, Lokhorst makes clear. "That is also the advantage of good preparation. We drew up a tight and clear schedule with the various partners based on the construction team concept and also arranged everything logistically well. There is little space on the construction site, so most of the materials are processed immediately upon arrival. The tight planning also contributes to the shortest possible lead time for the work in the home, which enabled us to limit the inconvenience."
Gallery floors are raised.
Lokhorst expects the project to be completed in July of this year. "After that, we will carry out another, similar project for this client. We can then apply the knowledge we gain now to make certain things even more efficient there."
