A series of low-rise office buildings constructed in the 1970’s had to be demolished and the area cleared before construction commenced. The light steel installation kicked off in September 2020 and completed in June of the following year.
This meant the finished version of the building could be handed over to the University team in time for the new influx of students in September.
At a Glance
By working closely with the main contractor and understanding some of the logistical challenges onsite, we were able to identify some solutions to help address this.
We manufactured, delivered and assembled large HRS beams and columns weighing circa 3 tonnes in order to erect a link bridge to assist with access between Block C and B. The steels were coated in a bespoke 80 microns coating which left a superb finish – visually attractive as well as hugely practical.
Construction Details
Once the site had been fully cleared, light steel framing was the obvious solution for the build. Light weight by definition, it is the perfect structural choice for made-up ground. Add to that it’s unique speedy installation credentials and minimal storage requirements and you have the ideal ‘just in time’ delivery requirements this type of project demands.
90% of the build was constructed using the J-Safe ‘scaffoldless’ system, which helped elevate overall site logistics and speed up the entire construction. From the get-go, we set a challenging target programme for our onsite team to support the main contractor with their tight handover date. We are delighted to say that not only did we stay within target, but we also actually delivered our aspect of the build ahead of schedule.
Application Benefits
- 4 blocks, 4 to 7 storeys containing a total of 625 beds
- Bespoke HRS link bridge for access between blocks B & C designed and fabricated in-house
- 90% of the build utilised our edge protection system
- The Metek scope was delivered ahead of programme
