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CASE STUDY
University of Cardiff Supply, installation and commissioning of the cleanroom systems for the ICS Cleanroom.
Location:
UK
Project Size:
70,000m2 of classified & non classified space
Design & Collaboration
Ardmac were appointed as the specialist cleanroom contractor for the University of Cardiff, delivering a turnkey package covering the supply, installation, and commissioning of the cleanroom systems for the university’s ICS Cleanroom facility.
Ardmac’s responsibilities extended beyond installation to include: • Detailed surveying of the existing building to align with as-built site conditions • Setting out construction to ensure seamless integration with the host structure • Design development of the cleanroom fabric components (walls, floors, ceilings) Working in close collaboration with AED, we supported the project from Stage 4A through 4C detailed design. Leveraging Revit modelling to LOD 300, our teams worked within a shared digital environment, ensuring design accuracy, clash detection, and coordinated delivery across disciplines.
Scope of Works Our package included:
• Ceilings – complete with integrated lighting, blank pans, and walk-on access grid system • Walls and doors – designed for performance, integration, and ease of maintenance • Raised access flooring – ensuring service flexibility and long-term adaptability • Gowning areas – fully equipped to meet contamination control protocols • Fan filter units (FFUs) – providing the required clean air performance • Plenum systems – walk-on plenum grids, dividers beneath clean bays, and equipment chases • Ducted ULPA filter modules – for ultra-clean air delivery
Outcome
The University of Cardiff now benefits from a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment, purpose- built for advanced research and innovation. Ardmac’s expertise in cleanroom design, precision installation, and collaborative digital engineering ensured that the facility was delivered to specification, on time, and fully compliant with the university’s high standards.
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