Occupied Heritage Restoration at 23 Radnor Street, Glasgow
Restoration Delivered Without Disruption
Full building envelope restoration completed in a fully occupied tenement with active commercial units.
Client
Glasgow City Council
Duration
Aug 2023 – Jul 2024
Value
£730k
Type
Occupied Heritage Restoration
Overview
EBS Construction acted as Principal Contractor to deliver full external and internal restoration works to a prominent listed tenement near Kelvingrove Art Gallery. The building remained fully occupied throughout the project, including residential tenants and a ground-floor commercial unit.
The works focused on restoring the building envelope and internal common areas using traditional materials and conservation-led methods.
The Challenge
A fully occupied building with residential tenants and active commercial use.
The project required uninterrupted access and continued business operations throughout.
A busy location created additional delivery, waste and access pressures.
Funding and commercial risks had to be managed without affecting progress.
Our Approach
Stakeholder Engagement
A detailed stakeholder and community engagement strategy helped maintain communication throughout the works.
Access Planning
Scaffolding was designed to maintain safe access and support business continuity.
Early Design Coordination
Close collaboration with architects helped agree materials and detailing early.
Logistics Control
Strict logistics planning managed deliveries, storage and waste in a constrained location.
Commercial Management
Proactive commercial steps were taken to maintain momentum and protect the programme.
Key Challenges Solved
Maintaining Business Operations
Scaffold design allowed the restaurant to remain open, including continued use of outdoor seating.
Funding Gap Mitigation
EBS temporarily underwrote a shortfall to prevent delays and keep the programme on track.
Heritage Detailing
Close coordination ensured accurate matching of traditional materials and finishes.
“Maintaining operations while delivering high-quality restoration.”
Results
20,000+
Man-Hours
Completed with zero lost-time incidents.
On Time
Completion
Completed on time, within budget and snag-free.
Zero
Defects
No defects reported during the 12-month defects period.
Final account agreed within four weeks, with no disputes.
Project Complete
Outcome for the Client
The building was fully restored with improved weather protection, energy efficiency and long-term durability. Residents and commercial occupants experienced minimal disruption, and the asset now requires only routine maintenance.
