Trocoll House, Barking
Precast Concrete Columns for a 29-Storey Residential Tower
Milbank Concrete Products was appointed by long-term client Oliver Connell to design, manufacture and supply precast concrete columns for levels 7 to 29 of the tower.
About the Project
Trocoll House is a landmark 29-storey build-to-rent residential development located on Wakering Road in Barking, East London. Delivering 198 apartments, the scheme forms a key part of the area’s ongoing regeneration and emerging skyline.
Designed by Farrells, with structural engineering by Manhire Associates and delivered by main contractor HG Construction, the project adopts a reinforced concrete frame solution incorporating precast elements at upper levels.
Milbank Concrete Products was appointed by long-term client Oliver Connell to design, manufacture and supply precast concrete columns for levels 7 to 29 of the tower.
As a high-rise development in a constrained urban location, Trocoll House presented several key challenges:
- Maintaining programme certainty on a 29-storey structure
- Coordinating design details between in-situ and precast elements
- Working within restricted site access and limited storage space
- Addressing gaps in the original structural drawings for precast integration
Early-stage design information did not include critical elements such as lifting systems, grout tubes, and connection details — all essential for precast construction.
Our Solution
Milbank provided a fully integrated precast column solution, combining design expertise with precision manufacturing.
- 418 precast columns supplied across 22 storeys
- 19 columns per floor, manufactured in factory-controlled conditions
- Columns designed for structural performance, durability and efficient installation
Our in-house design team worked closely with Oliver Connell to develop fully compliant, manufacture-ready solutions — incorporating all required lifting, connection and safety features without impacting programme.
This proactive approach ensured a seamless transition from in-situ design to precast construction.
To support the fast-paced construction programme, Milbank implemented a carefully coordinated delivery strategy:
- ~23-week delivery programme aligned with site sequencing
- Weekly just-in-time deliveries to minimise on-site storage
- Reduced crane downtime and improved installation efficiency
Operating in a dense urban environment, this approach helped maintain site productivity while reducing congestion and logistical pressure.
Close collaboration was central to the project’s success.
Milbank worked alongside Oliver Connell and HG Construction to coordinate design, production and installation — ensuring that each stage aligned with the overall build programme.
This joined-up approach enabled efficient problem solving, streamlined installation, and consistent progress on site.
Sustainability was embedded throughout the project:
- Low-carbon concrete mixes achieving up to 33% reduction in embodied CO₂
- HVO-powered delivery fleet, reducing transport emissions by up to 98%
- Offsite manufacturing to minimise waste and improve consistency
These measures supported both project and wider industry goals for reducing carbon in high-rise residential construction.
Milbank provided a fully integrated precast column solution, combining design expertise with precision manufacturing.
- 418 precast columns supplied across 22 storeys
- 19 columns per floor, manufactured in factory-controlled conditions
- Columns designed for structural performance, durability and efficient installation
Our in-house design team worked closely with Oliver Connell to develop fully compliant, manufacture-ready solutions — incorporating all required lifting, connection and safety features without impacting programme.
This proactive approach ensured a seamless transition from in-situ design to precast construction.
To support the fast-paced construction programme, Milbank implemented a carefully coordinated delivery strategy:
- ~23-week delivery programme aligned with site sequencing
- Weekly just-in-time deliveries to minimise on-site storage
- Reduced crane downtime and improved installation efficiency
Operating in a dense urban environment, this approach helped maintain site productivity while reducing congestion and logistical pressure.
Close collaboration was central to the project’s success.
Milbank worked alongside Oliver Connell and HG Construction to coordinate design, production and installation — ensuring that each stage aligned with the overall build programme.
This joined-up approach enabled efficient problem solving, streamlined installation, and consistent progress on site.
Sustainability was embedded throughout the project:
- Low-carbon concrete mixes achieving up to 33% reduction in embodied CO₂
- HVO-powered delivery fleet, reducing transport emissions by up to 98%
- Offsite manufacturing to minimise waste and improve consistency
These measures supported both project and wider industry goals for reducing carbon in high-rise residential construction.
The Result
Trocoll House demonstrates how precast concrete can enhance buildability, quality and programme certainty on complex high-rise developments.
By combining design expertise, manufacturing precision and reliable delivery, Milbank supported Oliver Connell in maintaining programme efficiency while overcoming key design and logistical challenges.
Project Snapshot
- Project: Trocoll House
- Location: Barking, London
- Client: Oliver Connell
- Main Contractor: HG Construction
- Architect: Farrells
- Structural Engineer: Manhire Associates
- Milbank Scope: Design, manufacture and supply of precast concrete columns
- Floors: 29 storeys
- Columns Supplied: ~418
- Programme: ~23 weeks
- Completion (columns): April 2026
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