MHT London won Client of the Year, public sector and, together with Apollo Property Services Group, won the Carbon Champion of the Year awards.
MHT London and Apollo were awarded Carbon Champion of the Year for their Retrofit project carried out in the London Borough of Haringey in which they refurbished over 50 hard-to-treat Victorian street properties. The project aimed to not only meet but go beyond the Government’s Decent Homes Standards.
The jointly delivered project, saw residents decanted to alternative housing for 14 weeks while their properties were stripped back to the brickwork and then insulated (solid and cavity walls, lofts, floors) fitted with new double-glazed windows, efficient gas central heating, low-energy lighting and a new kitchen and bathroom.
MHT London and Apollo were chosen from eleven overall award winners and praised by the judges who said: “Refurbishment is a huge challenge and MHT London’s entry is a significant demonstration of what can be achieved by a relatively small organisation with the commitment and determination to make a real difference.”
MHT London and Apollo’s submission showcased their innovative programme of works in reducing CO2 emissions of existing properties. Refurbished homes benefited from reduced fuel costs which were estimated to be £457 per annum, per household and reduced carbon dioxide emissions to 2.3 tonnes. The partnership also managed to reduce the initial cost of refurbishment of each home from £55,000 to £43,000.
Kate Gibson, Head of Neighbourhood Investment at MHT commented: “This is a fantastic achievement for MHT London and highlights our commitment to providing residents with modern accommodation in traditional buildings that goes beyond basic Government standards. Our partnership with Apollo Property Services Group provides a consistent and well delivered approach which allows us to fulfil our goal of tackling fuel poverty.”
Mike Brogan, Apollo’s Divisional Director, said: “We are delighted that MHT London and Apollo’s solid partnership and commitment to best practice and innovation has led to us winning this award. It is particularly rewarding that the real winners are MHT London’s residents; thanks to cost savings achieved by the team, more homes have benefited from performance improvement work, which has led directly to lower fuel costs for residents. We are also pleased to have had the opportunity to leave a positive legacy within the wider local community, through our work with MHT.”
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