PROJECT PROFILE
MILL STRAND INTEGRATED SCHOOL & NURSERY, PORTRUSH
SIXTY VELUX MODULAR SKYLIGHT (VMS) UNITS WERE SUPPLIED TO THE MAIN CONTRACTOR IN VARIOUS SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS, FLOODING THE NEW SCHOOL WITH NATURAL LIGHT… ROOFLIGHT SYSTEMS
VELUX Commercial, a specialist in daylight and ventilation solutions for industrial, commercial and public buildings, supplied 60 VELUX Modular Skylight (VMS) units to Mill Strand Integrated School & Nursery. Representing its first major project in partnership with Lowry Building & Civil Engineering (LBCE), VELUX Commercial provided the VMS units on a supply- only basis with the main contractor completing the installation. LBCE provided VELUX Commercial with a specification for the units, which vary in size and functionality, with the two partners working closely from the early stages of the project. Featuring Integra Control System and Open System functionality, the pre- mounted blinds were supplied in three configurations: 900mmx1,600mm (fixed
and venting), 800mmx2,200mm (fixed) and 800mmx2,400mm (smoke venting). Roy Glennon, Area Sales Manager Ireland, said, “Lowry Building & Civil Engineering took on the install themselves, and we supplied the documentation and back up. There were two site visits as part of that, one of which was pre-installation just to chat through what was involved and then during the installation process to make sure it was going smoothly.” Maximising natural daylight was a key feature of the school design, with the VMS arranged in banks of twos and threes throughout the building’s low- pitch roof. With VMS widely used in the education sector, and strong collaboration between LBCE and its sub-contractor, the project ran smoothly. “Where we find it becomes more
complex is when you’re not involved at the design stage,” said Roy. “With LBCE, there was great communication throughout the project. They were a pleasure to work with and were very comfortable about taking on the installation process.” Proving popular across projects, whether conservation updates or new builds, VELUX Commercial’s VMS units are available in a range of sizes and configurations. Manufactured in the UK, the products can be installed with prefabrication and preinstalled blinds, reducing the need for third-party sub-contractors on busy sites. Part of the VELUX Group, VELUX Commercial’s range extends from high-end bespoke glazing solutions for commercial and prestigious architectural buildings to domes, access hatches, smoke ventilation and continuous roof lights for industrial, warehouse and agricultural buildings.
T: +44 (0)1592 778 225 - E: sales@veluxcommercial.co.uk for enquiries across Ireland: roy.glennon@velux.ie www.commercial.velux.co.uk
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