The Elms Residential Care Home

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The Elms
The Elms 2
  • Contract:
  • JCT 1998 (CD)
  • Location:
  • Lodge Lane, Wraxall, Nailsea, BS48 1BJ
  • Client:
  • Shaw Healthcare Ltd
  • Contract value:
  • £5,540,000


The Works

The construction of a 78 No. bed nursing home, consisting of a 10 person day care centre with associated facilities and a 6 person key worker flat containing lounge, kitchen, dining, bathroom and 6 No. single bedrooms.


Features of Project

Electrical systems

Nurse call system and access control

Anti tamper/anti ligature fittings


Sustainable/Environmental Issues

All plasterboard debris was recycled.


Relationship with Client

Excellent relationship with client.


Community

Carter Construction conducted fortnightly meetings with the local authority liaison officer, Clive Thompson, to discuss any issues and advice on what works were being carried out on site. Following each meeting Clive Thompson would issue minutes to the local neighbours.


Awards

2010 Pinders Award.

Elderly New Build (more than 60 bed) Runner Up.