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Orbit Homes, Fordham House Residential Scheme
Morson Praxis were appointed as Project Manager by Orbit Homes on the award-winning Fordham House residential scheme, delivering high-quality private rented apartments in Birmingham.
Client Brief
A Model for Modern Urban Living
Orbit Homes, in partnership with Stratford Town Trust, ABD Developments, and Robothams Architects, commissioned the project to provide 82 high-quality private rented apartments. Deeley Construction was appointed as the design and build contractor, with the aim of creating a modern, attractive residential development that would meet market demand and set a benchmark for PRS schemes in the region.
Project Overview
Modern Residential Development
Fordham House is located at the corner of Birmingham Road and Clopton Road, Birmingham. The scheme consists of 82 apartments designed to offer high-quality living for tenants. Work on site commenced in 2016 and took two years to complete, resulting in a fully let development.
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Showcasing the award-winning Fordham House development
Our Solution
Delivering Excellence
Morson Praxis acted as Project Manager throughout the development, overseeing design, construction, and delivery. The team worked closely with Orbit Homes and Deeley Construction to ensure smooth collaboration and timely completion. Waldeck’s Project Director, Nick Suttle, provided hands-on support, maintaining high standards of project management and stakeholder engagement throughout the scheme.
Results
Award-Winning Success
Fordham House has received significant recognition for its quality and design, including the ‘Best Build for Rent Development’ award at the Inside Housing Development Awards and ‘Residential Property of the Year’ at the RICS West Midlands Awards. The development is fully let, demonstrating its success as a high-quality PRS scheme.
Testimonials
Hear from the experts
Eleanor Deeley, Deputy Managing Director of the Deeley Group, said:
“Fordham House is a great example of how partnership working can create a development that brings economic, social and regenerative benefits to a community.
“The Deeley Group played a major role in Fordham House over many years before Deeley Construction started work on-site and we are very proud to be part of this award-winning development.”
