PROJECT
SOUTHERNREGIONALCOLLEGE, BANBRIDGE
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Client: Southern Regional College, Banbridge PROJECTTEAM... Main Contractor: OHMG Architect: Todd Architects Project Manager: Nigel Spratt M+E Contractor: Harvey Group Bespoke extraction units were installed in the joinery workshop and the paint spray booth. The works include all internal and external lighting, emergency escape lighting, standby lighting and illuminated signage. The BMS has a full calendar year with programmable time schedule, which can be adjusted to cater for events and areas requiring ventilation and temperature control. The new build was constructed using a piled foundation and steel frame and precast concrete floor slabs, with a lightweight steel framing (SFS) to the external envelope with a brickwork outer leaf. A range of external finishes were incorporated including rendered blockwork and striking bronze-coloured rainscreen cladding and briese soleil. There are two atriums; one includes a 27m long velux roof light opening over three floors of the teaching. The entrance features full height curtain walling glazing, a full-height atrium and a metal work feature staircase. The heating demand for the building is met by the 3 No. gas fired boilers, located within the central boiler-house. Two separate pumped circuits heat the building - radiant panels, fan coil units, AHU heating coils, duct heater batteries and underfloor heating.
SUB CONTRACTORS “M&E was the most substantial package on the project with a highly detailed commissioning phase. Our M&E contractor Harvey Group took a pro-active approach delivering the scheme at all the co- ordinated milestone dates.” “What surprised us was the uptake of BIM software by many of our sub-contactors, and how well it worked on site. We used DALUX software - a BIM viewer field management software program - on this project. The design team uploaded all the federated models to the DALUX software, which allows the site management team to review the interfaces in detail when we’re onsite. “Many of the sub-contractors used the software following the training sessions which we arranged onsite. Trades such as dryliners and electricians would be reviewing the model on their phones and having discussions regarding the interfaces between their works. Our drylining sub-contractor even invested in a full-size iPad Pro because they seen the efficiencies with utilising the software.” “That was the first time I have ever seen the software being used to that extent from a sub-contractor perspective.”
SUCCESSES “In terms of engagement with the client this was the best project I’ve been involved with,” says Nigel. “It was open and honest throughout, great relationships were formed with the entire OHMG site team and sub-contractors.” Another success was the commissioning programme. “We ensured the client was involved at all of our commissioning meetings, so if there were any factors contributing to the function of the building post-handover, discussions and problem solving could occur at design and construction stage. The client really appreciated that close involvement.” The level of co-ordination with the client extended to problem-solving from the teaching staff themselves. As Nigel explains, “The College’s motion capture studio has a bespoke curved radius wall that acts as a green screen for filming. We needed to plaster that wall, which isn’t straightforward when it’s a curved radius. We spoke about that issue with the college technician and he created a bespoke trowel using the college machinery, which allowed the plasterer to work with the curve to establish a high quality finish.”
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