ST RONAN’S COLLEGE, CO ARMAGH PROJECT PROFILE
LABOUR-SAVING PRODUCTS, IN-HOUSE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING HAVE ALL CONTRIBUTED TO A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT DELIVERY BY RTU AND COLINWELL MASONRY… MORTAR, SCREED & CONCRETE BLOCKS
A range of masonry, mortar, screed and insulation products was supplied to the project by RTU Group, comprising RTU and Colinwell Masonry. RTU provided ready-to-use building mortar and plastering mortar, as well as a floor package including the supply and lay of Ultrabead® poured insulation and Ultracem liquid screed. An alternative to PIR Boards, Ultrabead® reduces labour costs and time, enabling faster installation of the floor package. It fully encapsulates service pipes and helps remove any variances in the sub floor. RTU worked closely with the site team, maintaining clear communication and adopting a flexible approach to the floor package delivery. This ensured seamless coordination with other trades and kept the project on schedule. Colinwell supplied 440x100x215mm paint- grade masonry blocks, along with several bespoke units, to support the structural and aesthetic requirements of the new campus. A key challenge was delivering a wide variety of bespoke products in coordination with the project’s strict construction programme. Close coordination with the contractor, and careful scheduling of production, ensured all blocks arrived on site on time.
Colinwell’s in-house technical expertise and manufacturing flexibility allows it to produce and deliver special-size blocks to meet bespoke design requirements without compromising quality or timelines. Newtownabbey-based RTU is a leading provider of ready-made building products, which focuses on three core pillars of passion, innovation and quality while providing informed solutions for customers and the wider market. Thomas McIlroy, Sales Manager RTU, said, “We are proud to be associated with such a flagship project in partnership with Glasgiven Contracts, a leading contractor in the industry. “RTU prides itself on removing hassle from projects and offering a first-class service with all our products including our floor packages. We take planning into our own hands, and this project showcases the scale at which we can operate.” Colinwell Masonry has over 130 years of experience in concrete manufacturing and specialises in masonry and acoustic blocks, retaining walls and architectural walling systems. Combining traditional expertise with modern manufacturing, the Belfast business is set apart by its commitment to technical excellence, reliability and close
collaboration with architects, contractors and clients across Northern Ireland, GB and Ireland. Michael McGuigan, Sales and Marketing Director at Colinwell, said, “Being part of the delivery of such a landmark educational facility for the local community was hugely rewarding. The scale of the project, combined with the demand for both standard and special products, makes it a showcase of Colinwell’s ability to deliver consistent quality on high-profile schemes.”
This element of the project was delivered by RTU Group, comprising RTU and Colinwell Masonry.
T: +44 (0)28 9085 1441 E: info@rtu.co.uk www.rtu.co.uk
T: +44 (0)28 9061 8145 E: info@colinwell.com www.colinwell.com
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