37 Simpsons Walk, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PA T: M: m odular A daptation P ods.co.uk Case Study – Scott Howell In Partnership with

Scott Howell Scott suffers from Myotubular Myopathy, a rare condition that causes weakness and wasting of muscles. This causes Scott to be confined to a wheelchair and leaves him unable to breathe unaided. He is required to use a ventilator and has the assistance of a carer 24 hours a day. 37 Simpsons Walk, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PA T: M:

Scott Howell Building Components was commissioned jointly by Steve Johnston of Wirral Partnership Homes and Paul Rolfe of Wirral Council to supply suitable accommodation for four year old Scott Howell. Scotts existing home was not suitable for conversion so an extension was proposed. Building Components proposal was a MAP (Modular Adaptation Pod) consisting of a bedroom and wet room. The bedroom design needed to accommodate all medical equipment Scott required, this included 30 electrical items all requiring designated power outlets. 37 Simpsons Walk, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PA T: M:

Wet room The wet room was designed with a level access shower which was capable of accommodating a 2.0m x 900mm shower trolley. 37 Simpsons Walk, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PA T: M:

Manufacture The M.A.P is constructed from light weight steel to meet all current building regulations and is a structural entity, however in this instance the roof strength was increased to accommodate an electrical hoist. The hoist has a capacity of 300kg. 37 Simpsons Walk, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PA T: M:

Manufacture The project under Building Components control split into three elements. Firstly, the internal modification to the property was undertaken by WPH due to their knowledge of the housing system. Secondly, the external groundwork and installation was carried out by BC. Thirdly, the manufacture of the M.A.P was carried out by the pod manufacturer. Work started on all three elements simultaneously, TWO weeks after planning approval was given. All three elements were completed TWO weeks later. The installation then took place on the Monday of the third week. 37 Simpsons Walk, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PA T: M:

Installation Scott was on site to see his present arrive on the back of an articulated lorry, wrapped in a big blue plastic bag. This was accompanied by an 80 tonne crane. The lift started at 10:45am and by 12:15pm the lights were on and hot water was flowing from the sink tap. 37 Simpsons Walk, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PA T: M:

Completion Scott moved in two days later after all of his medical equipment was installed and tested. 37 Simpsons Walk, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PA T: M:

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