River Clyde Homes is the first organisation to procure
through SPA’s new Flat Roofing framework. The Housing Association
awarded the £1,000,000 project to manufacturers Alumasc Roofing Systems
and Graham Roofing (Scotland) who will install the new Caltech Liquid Roofing System.
River Clyde Homes, based in Greenock, West Scotland, provide
affordable rented accommodation to around 6,000 tenants. The project
will see removal of the original roofing of three high-rise blocks in
the Broomhill area of the town. The original felt roof covering on the
blocks will be replaced with a newly insulated Caltech liquid roofing
system.
The OJEU compliant Flat Roofing framework met River Clyde Homes’
requirements and provided a clear and transparent procurement process.
It also offered a cost-effective and long-term solution to roof
deterioration, potential damage to external wall systems and water
ingress on the flat roof areas.
River Clyde Home’s Senior Programme Officer, Brian Hughes, described
SPA and the tender process as ‘robust, reliable and diligent in the
assessment of quality and cost with positive outcomes in terms of the
collaborative approach and support of SPA.’
The
flat roofing project is due to complete in December 2017. The new roof
covering will provide much needed insulation and will increase the
‘U-value’ of the three high-rise blocks. This will assist in the
reduction of heat loss therefore decreasing fuel bills for the residents
in the future.
