This Information Paper is the second in a set of three looking at the various processes associated with the refurbishment of the BRE Victorian Terrace. The Victorian Terrace is a demonstration project converting a disused stable block into a number of energy-efficient spaces, including a terraced house, two flats and a presentation room, using some of the latest processes and materials for refurbishing existing buildings.

Starting from the point where the specification was finalised – the position set out in Part 1 – Part 2 looks at the construction process, during which the various products specified were installed. It covers the period of the actual refurbishment process on site from February 2010 through to completion of the first phase in July 2010, and describes in detail BRE’s CALIBRE construction efficiency tool and how it was applied to the project.

 

Contents

Introduction to the measurement process

Why measure the construction process?

What is CALIBRE?

Findings

Overall performance

Man-hours per building area

Trades and skills

Efficiency

Fabric refurbishment process

Man-hours and performance per work package

Roof

Floors

External walls

Insulation retrofit

Windows and doors

Internal fit-out

Summary

Efficiency improvements

Mapping the new installation processes for new products

Sourcing of materials

Site logistics 

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Available on or after 23/11/2011.