Dalmuir Phase 3, Clydebank : Affordable housing

This project was the third and final phase of Link Group Ltd’s 10-year regeneration project. The development comprised of 30
one, two and three-bedroom homes for social rent. Through cost effective and practical delivered solutions this project achieved
compliance with Silver Level Aspects 1 & 2 of Section 7 sustainability. This site was registered with the Considerate Constructors
Scheme and achieved a score of 36 is situated on the north bank of the River Clyde.

The works comprised of the construction of 30 new build residential units within 5 separate blocks of two, three and four storey
amenity flats and houses. The buildings were constructed of timber kit and facing brick with a mixture of tiled pitched and zinc
flat roofs. Internal works included joinery work, electrical, plumbing and gas central heating installations. Associated external
works comprised of associated parking, access roads, public and private footpaths division and boundary walling and fencing,
drying facilities, bin stores, soft and hard landscaping and service connections /diversions.

Dalmuir Phase 3 was built to Silver Standard 1 & 2, which helps reduce tenants energy usage. A “fabric first” approach to energy
efficiency and low carbon emissions was adopted, incorporating a high level of insulation and large double glazed windows to
provide an increased level of daylight and solar gain. This was further enhanced with the installation of ‘A’ rated gas combiboilers
and renewable energy in the form of Photovoltaic Panels and smart meters. There are also centralised and decentralised
mechanical extract ventilation systems.

A sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) comprising underground storage tanks limits the flow of surface water prior to
connection to the combined sewer.