Prospecthill Court is a tower block in Greenock with 91 one and two bedroom flats. The works comprise overcladding using our insulated aluminium rainscreen and high-performance integrated triple-glazed windows as part of a range of energy efficiency and carbon saving measures. It was a no-fines concrete structure and required special ‘sieve’ resin anchors requiring careful design, install and testing. All work was carried out with minimal disruption to residents whilst the building was occupied.

Client: River Clyde Homes – David Eadie, Senior Technical Manager

Procurement: Scape Framework Scotland

Programme: November 2023 – November 2024

Contract Value: £3.6m

KEY OUTCOMES

• Building life extended by more than 60 years
• Heating energy consumption reduced by 80%
• Operational carbon emissions reduced by 80%
• Contemporary quality building – “looks like a new build”
• Capital payback in c.10 years from savings in heating energy alone
• Close collaboration ensured project progressed whilst the building was fully occupied with minimal disruption to residents.

River Clyde Homes Prospecthill Court project has won the Net zero in housing category at the CIH Scotland Awards. This award celebrates organisations that can demonstrate they have overcome some of the significant challenges in cutting carbon emissions.

The £4m redevelopment includes a £1.65 million grant from the Scottish Government Social Housing Net Zero Fund, with the rest of the money from RCH’s capital funding.

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