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PROJECT

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTRE

PILING CONTRACTOR

Q uinn Piling provided its

features out of respect to the surrounding business and residential area. “Using the experience of piling at the Student Centre, we also went on to provide the piling for the Riddel Hall development at Queen’s University campus for FOH,” explained James McNeill, Business Development and Bid Manger. The firm also provided some value engineering by maximising the pile loads which in turn led to a reduction in the total piles needed, saving costs. Commenting, James said the firm was delighted to have completed another premium project for FOH at the Queen’s University campus.

specialist services to support the foundations for Queen’s

University’s new Student Centre hub. In total, 476 piles of 450mm diameter were installed, extending down to depths of up to 20m - each one capable of carrying loads of up to 110 tonnes. Due to the site’s city centre location, Quinn Piling used a Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piling system; taking advantage of its low noise and vibration

T: +44 (0)28 4461 7711 E: enquiries@quinnpiling.com www.quinnpiling.com

COMPOSITE FLOOR & ROOF METAL DECKING The Omagh-based company was asked to design and detail construction drawings for approval, supply and installation of the composite metal floor deck with mobile shear stud welding ready for the full concrete slab. M etal Deck Ireland Ltd (MDI) worked closely with main contractor Felix O’Hare to design, supply and install composite floor and roof metal decking at the Queen’s Student Union in Belfast.

Founded in 2015 by Thomas Nugent and Conor McGlinchey, Metal Deck Ireland combines Thomas’ QS background with Conor’s site expertise to create highly designed and hands-on project delivery. Metal Deck Ireland offers complete design, supply and installation of metal floor and roof decks, mobile shear stud welding and reinforcement and concrete placement. Commenting, Thomas Nugent, Managing Director said, “From the outset, it was a very straightforward, hassle-free project, which is typical of working with Felix O’Hare. It was a great job to be involved in. I used to attend gigs at Mandela Hall when I was in college, and it will be great to see a concert again in the revamped building.”

T: +44 (0)28 8225 9042 www.metaldeckireland.com

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