Set on one of London’s few remaining private roads, Ely Place is a unique, traffic-free oasis in the heart of the City’s bustling commercial district. Steeped in history, the site was once home to the former Ely Palace – a magnificent inner-city residence referenced in Shakespeare’s Richard II. It also famously hosted King Henry VIII…
The dilapidation works to two industrial units within Orpington Business Park are now complete, and ready for the next tenants to take ownership. Our refurbishment works to Unit 2 & 7 included: Pressure washing of roof surfaces, including metal sheets, PV panels, and roof lights. Liquid Gutter linings. Replacement of any damaged external panels. Overhauling of…
Over at the Node project, the client is currently considering a change to the building’s colour scheme and asked us to explore a range of options. To help bring the proposals to life, we painted several colour samples onto a boundary wall and then digitally superimposed these colours onto the building itself. This allowed the…
Collins have been awarded the external re-roofing, repair and re-decoration works at Albert Hall Mansions. Albert Hall Mansions is a Grade II Listed free standing residential block of flats constructed in 1879. The building comprises of a lower ground floor, upper ground floor and eight upper floors. The building is formed of solid brickwork with…
The scaffolding has now been fully erected and handed over, looking fantastic with our traditional blue netting and accompanying banners. We are currently undertaking the masonry and timber repairs to the front-facing elevations in accordance with the agreed schedule of works. These repairs will be followed by the redecoration, which is scheduled to begin in…
Following the successful completion of the external and internal refurbishment works at Albemarle, a prestigious residential development comprising 42 apartments in the Wimbledon area, we were instructed to return to site to undertake further works as part of the building’s Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme, helping to protect the fabric of the building and maintain its…
Collins are delighted to have commenced work on this exceptional conversion of a historic manor house, set within beautifully maintained grounds on the edge of Codicote. Originally built around 1815 as a private country residence, the house remained in private ownership until 1947. Today, this remarkable 200-year-old property comprises 10 luxury apartments within a private…
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving sustainability across our construction sites, we are introducing Eco Welfare units on our projects where possible. These units set a new standard in sustainable site welfare by eliminating reliance on fossil fuel-powered generators. Featuring high-capacity solar power, rainwater harvesting, water recycling, and highly efficient low-energy systems, Eco…
We are proud to support Men’s Health Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness of the physical and mental health challenges faced by men and encouraging positive conversations. Throughout the week, we will be delivering a toolbox talk on health and wellbeing across all our sites. Developed by our in-house Health & Safety Manager the…
Collins has returned to Apsley & Clanricarde Mansions following the completion of the 12-month defects liability period. We are pleased with the excellent condition of the buildings, which reflects the high quality of workmanship delivered throughout the project. Our external refurbishment works to these two blocks opposite each other in London’s affluent, Bayswater included the…