The Ark Soane project required Phase One Works to deliver a complete 3-acre site clearance ahead of a major mixed-use redevelopment in the heart of Acton. The scope of works included:
• Controlled demolition of a six-storey building and multiple additional structures
• Full internal strip-out to shell and core across the site
• Asbestos removal, carried out under strict regulatory and safety protocols
• Ground remediation and basement works, preparing the site for its next phase of construction
• On-site crushing and reuse of demolition materials, minimising waste sent to landfill and reducing the carbon footprint of material transport
According to Phase One Works, the Ark Soane project page confirms the works involved full internal strip out, asbestos removal, and the controlled demolition of multiple buildings, including a six-storey structure, with works carefully planned and executed using specialist high-reach equipment to ensure safety. The company describes the project on its case studies page as covering demolition, asbestos removal, strip-out to shell and core, ground remediation, basement works, and on-site material reuse across the full 3-acre footprint.
Ark Soane sits within a wider education and residential regeneration scheme in Acton, delivering new school places and homes for the area — underscoring the scale and community significance of the site Phase One Works was tasked with clearing safely and efficiently.
Precision at Scale
Large, live demolition sites of this size present a unique set of logistical and safety challenges: coordinating high-reach demolition equipment, managing asbestos removal to strict compliance standards, and sequencing ground and basement works without disrupting the wider redevelopment programme.
Phase One Works' approach reflects the methodology outlined on its Approach page, which prioritises rigorous project planning and a strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing at every stage — supported by dedicated project managers and routine site assessments to keep complex, multi-phase projects like Ark Soane on track.
Sustainability Built Into Demolition
Rather than treating demolition as a purely destructive first step, Phase One Works used Ark Soane to demonstrate how enabling works can support the wider construction industry's sustainability goals. By crushing and reusing materials on site, the team reduced the volume of waste leaving the site and cut down on haulage-related emissions — an approach consistent with the company's broader commitment, detailed on its Sustainability page, to embedding eco-friendly practices into every project it delivers.
A Specialist in the Enabling Works Sector
Phase One Works operates across the full spectrum of enabling and structural works, including strip out, demolition, structural alterations, groundworks and cladding removal. The company's leadership team brings a combined 82 years of experience in enabling works and construction, and its projects are backed by accreditations including SSIP, ISO 9001:2015, CHAS and Constructionline Gold.
Projects like Ark Soane sit alongside other recent Phase One Works deliveries, including enabling works at The Crescent and Atlas House in the City of London, and a builders works package at Fibi House — see the full portfolio on the Case Studies page.
Ous Case Study: https://phaseoneworks.com/project/ark-soane-acton/

About Phase One Works
Phase One Works is a London-based specialist in demolition and enabling works, supporting contractors, project managers, architects, consultants and end users through the critical early phases of construction projects — from site investigation and strip-out through to demolition, structural alterations and groundworks. Learn more About Phase One Works. : https://phaseoneworks.com/