Bloor Homes | Basildon, Essex

Contract value: c£16m   |   Duration: 5 years

The Basildon project consists of laying foundations for a high-quality residential development comprising 269 new homes. A blend of private and affordable units positions the scheme to meet strong local demand while supporting long-term community growth.

Alongside the units, delivery of more than 10,000 metres of adoptable carriageway, establishing the essential road network that will serve the development for decades. Acting as Principal Contractor for the first 16 weeks, the team rapidly established secure access, site safety measures and facilities – enabling the wider programme to progress at pace.

Seven distinct areas of Section 278 works are improving local connectivity and upgrading the surrounding transport environment. Temporary access routes were also carefully planned to accommodate sales traffic, supporting early commercial activity without disrupting construction flow.

Environmental resilience and engineering efficiency were strengthened through a robust Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) strategy. The creation of a surface-water basin (a large, shallow bowl-shaped area designed to collect and hold rainwater) not only supports long-term flood management but also enabled the team to move the soil around and level the ground.

Further technical progress includes the installation of the electrical substation and the completion of piling works for several plots, required due to existing tree and vegetation constraints.