MASONRY SUPPORT SYSTEMS
GOLDCREST VILLAGE, NUI GALWAY
the masonry support systems had to take place while students were on campus. This meant that high standards of health and safety precautions had to be upheld and followed at all times. THE SOLUTION IG Masonry Support manufactured its B.O.S.S. (Brick on Soffit System) and brick slip lintels to be installed on the buildings. The B.O.S.S. range is a lightweight prefabricated system that is faster to install than traditional hanging brick systems. Installed to a pre-fitted masonry support system, B.O.S.S. allows increased adjustability along three axes. Produced offsite, B.O.S.S. offers 90% time saving on site and negates the need for mechanical lifting. B.O.S.S. also removes the need for brick-cutting on site, resulting in a quality system that is checked before it arrives on site. IG Masonry support brick slip lintels can be used over small openings to eliminate the need for additional masonry support. They are delivered to site as a one-piece
unit, complete with brick slips attached, eliminating the need for specialist installation on site. A simpler and easier install when delivered to site was a huge benefit on this project. Not only did the swift installation enable time and cost savings in terms of labour, it ensured a better-quality finish and met the desired specification. The allure of brickwork to architects across the UK will always be a constant. Now the impressive technology is available on the market to create stunning prefabricated façades that are produced from traditional brick. Set to be an ongoing trend, with this type of offsite manufacturing, the ever- elusive grade A finish is translated on site every time across a growing number of educational projects. From a practical and visual perspective, IG Masonry Support’s solutions covered all bases, playing a core role in the creation of striking student accommodation across these university campuses that will look good long into the future.
IG Masonry Support was also able to supply a range of its products within a tight, revised timeframe on a new-build student accommodation development at National University of Ireland (NUI) constituent university in Galway. Designed by Coady Partnership Architects in collaboration with Feilden Clegg Bradley, IG Masonry Support worked with the contractor JJ Rhatigan and supplied products for Phase 1 of the construction of Goldcrest Village. The main challenge for this modern and vibrant build was achieving the specified brick soffit in a short amount of time to a high standard of quality and finish. Due to a large change to Building A’s façade, IG had to adapt quickly while the project was live. The project deadline did not change, however, which meant manufacturing times were tight. A six- week job had to be turned around in five days without compromise to delivery or quality. Furthermore, the installation of
For more information, contact IG Masonry Support by emailing info@igmss.co.uk or call +44 (0)28 8676 0334
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