Bloomsbury Quarter
A construction site was proposed at an incredibly sensitive junction with a history of accidents. Comm Comm UK helped to find a route through by working on a detailed road layout with Transport for London’s construction liaison experts and Camden Cyclists. Digital comms was designed to promote safety and has helped to spread the message to cyclist.
Client: Tristan Capital Partners and Alchemy Asset Management
Borough: Camden Council
Date: March 2023 - present
Our role:
Co-ordinate construction communications on the refurbishment of commercial buildings in Holborn
Devise a construction management plan supporting the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
Existing site:
Three commercial buildings situated at Southampton Row and Sicilian Avenue
Site is on the junction of an extremely busy and dangerous junction (Holborn).
Scheme deliverables:
Full refurbishment of commercial buildings
Careful management of construction traffic during works, on busy traffic and cycling route.
Communications undertaken:
Working closely with Transport for London, Camden Council and Camden Cyclists to ensure the site’s configuration remains safe
Communicating any forthcoming works effectively to mitigate any safety hazards
Monthly construction updates distributed to stakeholders, neighbours and on-site businesses
Utilising communication channels including email, letters and a dedicated project website to share construction progress
Created a timelapse video for the public to monitor the recent installation of a crane
Quarterly on-site construction meetings for stakeholders and neighbours.
Status of scheme:
Successfully ongoing.