Balfour Beatty has now reached the build and handover stage of the Paradise Project. There are currently five independent group contracts under going construction, with one of the smaller sites close to practical completion.
The development will provide a collection of contemporary structures combining a variety of retail and residential units that will enhance the area. Balfour Beatty‘s coordinated and flexible approach toward construction is proving to be an influential component in Liverpool‘s bid to reinstate itself as a premier cultural location.
February saw Balfour Beatty’s man-hours reach 1,000,000, a clear indication that activity levels are high. All sites are currently progressing well. Site 19/20 has reached level eight of the eight-storey concrete structure with just a few upstands and infill to complete.
Site 3 held a traditional topping out ceremony at the end of 2007 to mark the completion of the highest point in the structure and last month Liverpool’s oldest roof trusses were placed back in to the cities oldest warehouse, which is also located on site 3.
Project Director, Allan Henshall said:
“Balfour Beatty’s progress on the paradise project is advancing positively and our team are working well. We have assembled a large team of over 450 personnel, and at least 55% of that team are from the North West area. This is great for the company but it will also encourage the continual development of the Merseyside construction industry and the economic rejuvenation of the city.
It is almost 12 months ago when we first started on site with ground works and piling and we worked through one of the most difficult summers to advance development and get structures complete.
The Balfour Beatty team along with our subcontractors are complimented on their skill and determination in pushing this project forward and getting us where we are today.
Balfour Beatty Construction, as a company, are now looking beyond the city centre developments and are keen to extend and increase works across Merseyside, including projects surrounding the Knowsley and Liverpool schools developments.“