PROJECT
MODERNTYRES, BELFAST
£1.3M MODERN TYRES DEPOT AT DARGAN CRESCENT IN BELFAST SHOWCASES KILLOWEN CONTRACTS’ COMMITMENT TO GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO DELIVER A COST-EFFECTIVE BUILD... MAIN CONTRACTOR
O riginally a partial demolition, retrofit and extension brief, when Killowen Contracts took a detailed look at the Modern Tyres depot costings they discovered it would be better value to the client if they demolished completely and rebuilt. Work included demolition of an existing unit and extension to provide a new build industrial unit with office space and included all siteworks. The sleek new depot delivered by Killowen wasn’t without its challenges, says Paul McClorey, Quantity Surveyor. “The site is located in a known ground fill area and there were concerns of contaminated ground. We put in pilings with ground beams and a tied steel in concrete floor structure under the building and throughout the 3,400 m2 concrete yard.
Client: Modern Tyres Main Contractor: Killowen Contracts Director: Damien McGivern Quantity Surveyor: Paul McClorey PROJECTTEAM... “TheRadon gas membrane andpumping system installationwas a first for us, which adds to our pool of construction experience and knowledge.”
“Prestige Air supplied and installed a Visqueen Ultimate RadonBlok DPC throughout the building along with an electric pump installed in a void under the office area to pump out Radon gas if present.” Along with the office area and toilets the steel frame depot includes six lorry bays and two car bays with roller doors and hydraulic jacks. Insulated fire cladding, glazing (including feature glazing) and brickwork finished the unit off in smart style. “It was an interesting project to be involved with,” says Paul. “The Radon gas membrane and pumping system installation was a first for us, which adds to our pool of construction experience and knowledge. There are always new methods and systems to learn about.”
Killowen Contracts, 35 Bridge Rd, Newry BT34 3QT T: +44 (0)28 4175 3378 - E: construction@killowencontracts.co.uk www.killowencontracts.co.uk
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