Making rooftop development feasible
Traditional construction methods require thousands of components to be delivered to
site, assembled in all weathers and need significant access for workers as well as
materials in and waste out. This can be problematic on a ground level site, let alone on
rooftops where accessibility, weight and impact on the host buildings and surrounding
residents can be extremely problematic and costly.
PREFABRICATED SOLUTION
PENT Developments use modular prefabricated construction techniques, which by-pass
these logistical issues and because the modules are constructed of inherently stronger,
yet lightweight materials, the host building is better able to support additional
accommodation.
SUPERIOR QUALITY
The quality of pre-fabricated manufacturing has advanced significantly in recent years,
to offer exceptionally high specification and durability. Construction within factory-
controlled conditions removes the risk of weather related overruns, whilst allowing a
scale of mechanisation, volume and precision that is not otherwise achievable. Pent
Developments use UK construction facilities to ensure the highest quality of build is
achieved.
DELIVERY
Whilst the modules are being constructed, the host roof is prepared to ensure that it is
ready to receive the new accommodation. The penthouse is sub-divided into separate
road-transportable modules, which are delivered and craned onto the roof in a single
day.
PLUG & PLAY
Each of the individual modules is internally fitted, wired, plumbed and decorated, with
entire bathrooms and kitchens pre-installed. PENT units include advanced lighting and
integrated operating systems that controls everything from security, lighting, blinds and
entertainment systems. Once located on site, the units require only minimal touch-up
decoration, before they are ready for occupation.
Traditional Construction
Challenges (roof tops)
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One-off bespoke designs require
separate archetectural design,
structural engineering, project
management & construction teams
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Logistical challenges – accessibility/
scaffolding/ materials in/waste out
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Problematic to locate materials
storage and site office
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Health & Safety requires enhanced
worker protection & extensive
scaffolding
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Structural challenges - original
foundations loaded with significant
additional weight
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Extended timescales - conventional
construction methods are slow and
sequential
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High costs - city centres are the most
costly construction locations for
conventional construction, with
London the most expensive in the
world
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Impact – existing residents unhappy
with prolonged noise, mess and
required construction space
Sustainable Construction
Options
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Construction materials are
sustainable and recyclable
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Off-site construction maximises
recyling of waste materials
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Photovoltaic panels, heat pumps
and evacuated tube technologies
harness solar energy, whilst solar
shading reduces cooling
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Rainwater harvesting, heat
recovery and super-insulation
reduce energy consumption and
slash utility bills
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Home automation/ Building
Management systems maximise
efficiency and occupant wellbeing
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Pre-installed technologies have no
impact on construction time
Innovative Construction
Solutions
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Lightweight modules place less
stress on the existing structure
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Stronger and better insulated
construction
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Overcomes access issues
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No need for scaffolding, hoists,
waste chutes, or skips
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Dramatically faster construction
time-scale
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More precise, higher standard of
finish, due to factory controlled
build
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Unaffected by adverse weather
conditions
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Reduced size of construction team
results in cost savings
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Minimal impact on existing
residents
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