PROJECT
PWCOFFICES, MERCHANTSQUAREBELFAST
out design. As part of the ventilation fit-out, an energy efficient Polar Energy System was installed to provide heating to the kitchen areas via a new supply Air Handling Unit. The base build iMBS system was extended to incorporate the new M&E systems installed during the fit-out. The fully programmed iMBS system was set to work throughout the building in-line with a strategy agreed with the end user to meet their individual needs. This ensured the client had in- depth control of the buildings systems and allows for efficient usage of required systems to reduce and limit energy consumption. CHALLENGES The project was not without its challenges as it commenced and was completed during the Covid-19 pandemic. This presented two major issues; the health and welfare of employees directly and indirectly, and the procurement of the required materials and equipment. Continual communication was required to ensure all employees were aware of current
Covid restrictions and site management plans had to be followed to ensure that work forces remained safe. To avoid anticipated issues with global logistics and the fact that the delivery of equipment and materials to site was critical to the success of the project, the company worked with its supply chain and implemented a strategy of early procurement and local storage to ensure the project was not delayed. Speaking after the completion of the project, Mechanical Contracts Manager, Eamon Holland said: “PwC has been a fantastic project to be involved in and the project is a huge credit to all involved. Being the first privately built commercial building in Northern Ireland to receive ‘Excellent’ status to BREEAM UK speaks for itself.” Contracts Director, Brendan Gildernew remarked: “We have a long- standing relationship with Gilbert-Ash, which we look forward to continuing to develop through delivering ground- breaking projects. The project team from Gilbert-Ash were first class, as always and we are delighted to have completed the Cat B fit-out throughout the nine floors.”
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