Construction

This page will provide information about construction works occurring in relation to the Your New Town Hall project.

To ensure the community is fully briefed on the works, you can speak to Muse Developments, McAleer & Rushe and Lambeth Council about any works related queries. Online* Brixton Neighbourhood Construction Forums (BNCF) are being held and monthly newsletters distributed to the neighbourhood surrounding the site. 

For more information on how to get involved in the BNCF, please go to the Community Engagement page.

*Currently being held online due to Covid-19 social distancing restrictions but to be re-established as a face-to-face forum when this is appropriate.

Newsletters and bulletins

McAleer & Rushe will keep you informed of site activities and progress via our newsletters which are for the attention of the neighbourhood surrounding Olive Morris House. These newsletters will be issued on a monthly basis and bulletins prior to any major works that will affect you. 

We wish to email these updates and ask that you express your interest in receiving this information by emailing our dedicated Community Engagement Manager, Kelly Southion at the following email address;
omh.ce@mcaleer-rushe.co.uk

Newsletters

DOWNLOAD AUG 21 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD COMMEMORATIVE CORNERSTONE DETAIL [pdf]  DOWNLOAD COMMEMORATIVE CORNERSTONE LOCATION – ELEVATION [pdf]  DOWNLOAD COMMEMORATIVE CORNERSTONE LOCATION – PLAN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD JUL 21 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD JUN 21 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD MAY 21 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD APR 21 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD MAR 21 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD FEB 21 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD JAN 21 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD DEC 20 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD NOV 20 NEWSLETTER [pdf]  DOWNLOAD OCT 20 NEWSLETTER [pdf] 

Bulletins

DOWNLOAD 18 JUN ’21 BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD 28 APR ’21 BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD wk 26 to 30 APR ’21 BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD wk 19 to 23 APR ’21 BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD wk 12 to 16 APR ’21 BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD wk 29 MAR to 2 APR ’21 BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD wk 22 to 26 MAR ’21 BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD 11 FEB BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD 09 FEB BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD 20 JAN BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD 6 JAN BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD 15 DEC BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD 2 DEC BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD 12 NOV BULLETIN [pdf]  DOWNLOAD 3 NOV BULLETIN [pdf] 

 

OMH site updates

McAleer & Rushe commenced works on site on Monday 12th October 2020 following completion of the works by O’Keefe Demolition.

Archived updates

 

Change in methodology

We are proposing a change in methodology to further reduce the noise created on site and provide a protective visual screen to the residents of Beverstone Road. The proposed change will also expediate the demolition through the use of larger excavators that can “munch” their way through the building rather than continuous breaking. We have produced a presentation on this which you can read here.

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION [pptx] 

 

OMH noise monitoring update

Noise and vibration monitors are placed around the site. These are in use and monitored 24hrs a day to ensure the noise & vibration limits are not reached. All the monitoring systems are linked to an independent monitoring company, and the reports are listed below.

 

DOWNLOAD ISSUE 17 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 16 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 15 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 14 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 13 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 12 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 11 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 10 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 9 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 8 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 7 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 6 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 5 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 4 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 3 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 2 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 1 [pdf] 

 

O’Keefe produce updates on the work they will be carrying out over a two-week period. This is to provide notice to the local community on upcoming works. You can download this information below.

 

DOWNLOAD ISSUE 19 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 18 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 17 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 16 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 15 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 13 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 12 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 11 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 10 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 9 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 8 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 7 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 6 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 5 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 4 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 3 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 2 [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD ISSUE 1 [pdf] 

 

June 2020

O’Keefe continue to carry out the preparatory works ahead of the main demolition works that take place this month.
Should you have any questions or have any issues relating to the Olive Morris House works, please report these to GL Hearn to ensure these are reported, actioned and logged appropriately. You can do this via 0344 225 0003 or using olivemorrishouse@glhearn.com.

Alternatively you can contact the Site Manager, Jason, on 07976 390 593.

 

May 2020 update

A health and safety inspection recently took place on site and you can read the results of this here:

 

Download Covid-19 Site Inspection Results [PDF]

April 2020 update

Olive Morris House

Demolition works will begin on site at Olive Morris House on 20 April 2020. Some initial information about the works is provided below in the form of a community presentation*, which was prepared by Olive Morris House demolition contractors, O’Keefe Demolition Ltd, (see contractor background and contact details further down this page).

*For the Brixton Neighbourhood Construction Forum – see Community Engagement page for more information on the Forum.

 

DOWNLOAD INITIAL INFO ON DEMOLITION WORKS (community presentation) 

Further, more detailed, programme and works information will be provided on this page over the next few weeks.

Covid-19 impacts on Olive Morris House works
Muse Developments and O’Keefe realise that the community will have many questions and also concerns about works being conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

We would like to reassure you that the project is commencing with the support of our partners at the London Borough of Lambeth and will be conducted in accordance with:
• The latest guidance from The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP letter dated 31 March 2020:
DOWNLOAD LETTER

• Construction Leadership Council guidelines which have recently been revised in light of COVID-19:
DOWNLOAD CLC GUIDANCE

• Olive Morris House site-specific operating procedures policy:
DOWNLOAD OMH OPERATING POLICY

For more answers to your important questions relating to Covid-19 and Olive Morris House demolition works more generally, please go to the Frequently Asked Questions page.

 

Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

The Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) provides details of the works being undertaken on the Olive Morris House site.

The purpose of the CEMP is to:

  • Describe the nature of the construction activities
  • Summarise the likely environmental issues that may arise during construction such as noise, dust and vibration
  • Specify the team’s approach to managing these
  • Outline the construction and demolition programme
DOWNLOAD FULL CEMP DOWNLOAD SUMMARY CEMP

The CEMP advisor appointed by the council visits the site on a weekly basis to further monitor site activities. A monthly inspection is produced which you will be able to download below.

DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 11.08-2021 DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 12-02-2021 DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 05-02-2021 DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 29-01-2021 DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 22-01-2021 DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 11-12-2020 DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 13-11-2020 DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 30-10-2020 DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 23-10-2020 DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 09-10-2020
DOWNLOAD CEMP INSPECTION Week ending 02-10-2020

 

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS)

The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is a national initiative set up by the construction industry. Sites and companies that register with the scheme are monitored against a Code of Considerate Practice, designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements. The scheme focuses on any area of construction activity that may have a direct or indirect impact on the image of the industry as a whole.

Olive Morris House is a registered site with the CCS and site audits are conducted at regular intervals. Their monitor site reports will be uploaded following each visit accordingly for you to access below.

DOWNLOAD CCS scoring explained [pdf]  DOWNLOAD CCS Site Audit 19.01.21 – McAleer & Rushe [pdf] 
DOWNLOAD CCS Site Audit 21.07.20 – O’Keefe [pdf] DOWNLOAD CCS Certificate of Excellence – O’Keefe [pdf] 

 

About the Contractor

McAleer & Rushe is the principal contractor for Olive Morris House, the final phase of development on the Your New Town Hall project.

Founded in 1967 by our chairman, Seamus McAleer and joined by our Chief Executive, Eamonn Laverty in 1972, McAleer & Rushe as a family business has grown into one of the UK’s leading Design & Build contractors operating throughout the UK & Ireland. 

From celebrating 50 years of business in 2017, the company has significant experience in delivering major projects on time and to highest quality of standards across its key sectors;  Hotel, Residential, Student Accommodation and Commercial Offices. 

McAleer & Rushe is built on strong family values and its commitment to the core traditional values of;

  • Trust, integrity and honesty
  • Quality 
  • Competitiveness
  • Strict adherence to programme and budgets
  • Health & Safety
  • Remaining non-litigious

Think SM&RT stands for “Think Safety @ McAleer & Rushe Today” and is the company’s health & safety management system which is the bedrock for every task undertaken on our sites. As a company we are proud of the culture we have established which ensures health, safety and wellbeing of all staff members, site operatives and visitors are at the forefront at all times and we are constantly adapting and improving in response to up-to-date industry guidance.

All works on-site will be conducted in accordance with Site Operating Procedures, as published by the Construction Leadership Council. This is aligned with guidance provided by Public Health England.

For more answers to your important questions relating to the construction works, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page.