Explore Keegans role as Cost Consultants on this new build housing project in Gosport, creating 15 affordable Passivhaus Standard homes.
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Keegans was appointed as Cost Consultants for this 15 affordable Passivhaus homes as bungalows and 2 and 3 storey terraced housing project developed across three infill sites for Gosport Borough Council. The project aims to deliver high-performance housing in a local authority context where budget constraints often challenge viability. This initiative not only necessitated adherence to stringent Passivhaus standards but also faced hurdles such as limited local contractor engagement due to perceived complexities and the need for upskilling in innovative construction methods.
As Cost Consultant, Keegans was responsible for ensuring the project's commercial viability while introducing the Council to the new performance standard of Passivhaus.
Key responsibilities included:
The primary challenge was to control out-turn costs and maintain the project's commitment to Passivhaus standards. The local supply chain's initial lack of engagement due to perceived complexities threatened the project's viability.
To address this:
The Gosport New Build project stands out as the first Passivhaus initiative undertaken by Gosport Borough Council.
The energy efficiency of the homes on each of the sites has been achieved through their form factor and orientation, maintaining airtightness, optimised solar gains, continuous thermal envelope, high performance windows and doors, renewables (PVs), minimised thermal bridging, and the use of compact units which offer energy-efficient heating / tempered air, hot water and ventilation
Presently, the contract has been awarded, the initial design team meeting has been held to review contractor design portion items and works are now on site. The tender sum aligns closely with our pre-tender estimate, showcasing the project’s feasibility within the current construction market.
Our collaborative efforts have not only positioned the client to successfully deliver their first Passivhaus project but also encouraged them to explore similar opportunities across other council-owned sites. The contractor is enthusiastic about the challenges and opportunities that this high-performance project presents and the architect is pleased to have contributed to a more traditional yet effective Passivhaus fabric solution.
Gosport Council has expressed excitement about pioneering their first Passivhaus project and recognised the importance of our cost consultancy team’s leadership in navigating the complexities of this innovative construction approach. Our market-tested insights into Passivhaus construction have laid a foundation for future projects and reinforced our commitment to sustainable public-sector housing solutions.
The Gosport New Build project exemplifies how effective cost consultancy can bridge the gap between ambitious performance standards and practical delivery within local authority frameworks. Through strategic engagement, simplification of construction methods and proactive risk management, we successfully facilitated a ground-breaking initiative that promises long-term benefits for Gosport Council and the community.
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Contract Type:
New Build – Design & Build
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Project Value:
£6.7 Million
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