Kier Places is Heathrow’s delivery partner for its Quieter Neighbour Support Scheme - a major programme of works delivered locally to help improve the wellbeing of the airport’s neighbouring communities, including reducing the impact of noise created by aircraft.
Noise insulation scheme for
24,000
homes
Noise insulation and ventilation programmes for
50
community buildings, including schools, care, and community-based settings
A new model for delivering noise insulation works
The project represents a new model for delivering noise insulation works to communities around major transport infrastructure hubs at scale and pace and is designed to deliver the objectives set out in Heathrow’s sustainability strategy.
As well as making homes and communities more resilient to noise, the measures installed as part of the project will contribute to the energy efficiency of the properties and buildings.
The project draws on Kier’s expertise in domestic and non-domestic decarbonisation and applies core principles of best practice retrofit to ensure that every measure installed is appropriate for that property or building.
Techniques for surveying the domestic properties include digital scanning and mapping tools and the creation of digital models of homes by type, which enables improved planning and forecasting as well as better project outcomes.
Supporting wellbeing and the local community
The measures installed in homes are aimed at improving the wellbeing of Heathrow’s neighbouring communities, including reducing the impact of aircraft noise.
The treatments to the community buildings are aimed at improving the enjoyment and function of local facilities and enhancing the learning environments in schools.
As part of Kier’s commitment to supporting Heathrow’s communities, the project will offer long term employment opportunities to residents and support a thriving and diverse supply chain from the surrounding area. This model has been developed in close collaboration with Heathrow to help fulfil its sustainability objectives, alongside Kier’s own vision to leave lasting legacies in the communities where we work.
The project also includes an ambitious community engagement strategy with a programme of bespoke education outreach projects for schools and innovative methods of engaging with residents and local groups - including our award-winning social value initiative, Kierriculum.
Banner image photo credit: Heathrow Airport Limited