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PROJECT

SOUTHERNREGIONALCOLLEGE, BANBRIDGE

CONSULTING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES L eading consulting and engineering services provider, Tetra Tech, project managed the SRC development, in addition to providing architecture (through Kennedy and build) project that included 6,000 sqm of specialist accommodation, site clearance and removal of the existing college buildings and drainage, earthworks, site works and landscaping.

Fitzgerald Architects/Knox Clayton), cost management, planning, civil and structural and mechanical and electrical engineering services. The project posed significant challenges with the existing campus remaining in operation throughout the works. Banbridge Campus was delivered by a two-stage (develop

In supporting procurement for the project, Tetra Tech (previously known as WYG) helped create innovative approaches to delivering the project’s full potential. This included the appointment of a BIM change manager and the implementation of BIM Level 2 pre-dating the UK Government’s Construction 2025 strategy. Conor McGeown, Project Manager for Tetra Tech, said, “This was a highly technically challenging project that required managing many interlinking variables affecting students, staff, and the local community. The efficiency and quality of the delivered scheme is testament to the successful collaborative approach between Tetra Tech, the contractor, SRC, and its partners, all of whom demonstrated incredible collaborative work ethic.”

Tel: +44 (0)28 90707 045 www.tetratecheurope.com

ROOFING AND CLADDING

T andragee Roofing installed Swisspearl fibre cement cladding to the exterior façade of SRC, Banbridge as well as an Icopal roofing installation. The Swisspearl Reflex panel was used in the shade Autumn Leaves, allowing for an impressive colour contrast. One of the features of Swisspearl Reflex is the light-reflecting surface layered over the through-coloured panel. This extra glaze not only acts as protection for the panel surface, but creates an eye-catching shimmer on the exterior of the building. Icopal are one of the leading manufacturers of high-end roofing and waterproofing products for flat and pitched roofing. David Laverty, Managing Director for Tandragee Roofing said, “Completing this project for Southern Regional College, Banbridge means a great deal to us. It showcases our professionalism and expertise in yet another product, and is a

“Sharpness andbeauty describe this alluringbuilding.”

great addition to our job portfolio. “Sharpness and beauty describe this alluring building, but it was dedication and professionalism that perfected it. This was a new system for Tandragee Roofing and yet another successful project for O’Hare McGovern.”

T: +44 (0)28 3884 0576

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