PROJECT
CINEWORLD, BELFAST
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
G rove Mechanical provided the Mechanical installations and refurbishment project. Scope of works included: provision of new air handling plant for the upgraded IMAX facilities; new air conditioning equipment for the IMAX projection suite and cinema foyer; refurbishment of air handling units serving the existing 12 screens – which entailed installation of new heat pumps to provide the heating and cooling loads for each individual screen – and general plumbing works and compressed air systems for the IMAX. upgrades for the Cineworld Belfast For the ventilation systems a popcorn extractor canopy and associated fire- rated ducting to roof level was installed, a dedicated extract system was installed for the new toilet block, and the existing ducting within the screens was raised to
suit the new ceiling heights inline with Cineworld standards. A refurbishment and upgrade of the existing smoke ventilation system for the IMAX was carried out. A new, dedicated BMS system was installed for the IMAX facilities along with the associated wiring installation. The existing cinema control system was upgraded to incorporate the new heat pumps for the air-handling units. The biggest challenge was replacement of the IMAX ventilation and air conditioning plant. Works were split into two phases – the strip out and new installation. A 100-tonne crane was hired by Grove to facilitate the works. Due to site constraints, new plant deliveries had to be scheduled just in time for deliveries. Commercial Manager for Grove Mechanical said, “This was certainly a challenge, which was carefully thought-
out and planned to ensure both phases ran like clockwork.” Despite the logistical issues, the project ran smoothly with great communication from the client and main contractor, with weekly workshop meetings to help oversee all on- site challenges. Mark concluded, “McCabe and McGinn was a great builder to work with; well-organised and committed to driving the extremely tight programme on to everyone’s benefit.”
T: +44 (0)28 7944 8111 E: info@grovemechanical.co.uk www.grovemechanical.co.uk
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