Prefabricated Modules |
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The size of the
modules was 9.6 m x 11.6 m width x 3.8 m wide. The number of modules used for
this project was 127. |
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The modules
were fully fitted out off-site at the factory with all plumbing, electrics,
doors, windows, bathrooms, kitchens, and tiling pre-installed. The façade facing
the road was clad in shiplap profiled zinc panels, with zinc cover strips to
mask jointing. The lightweight panels were clipped onto a sub-frame attached to
the modules. The other elevations were finished in larch vertical timber
cladding. |
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Construction Phases |
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The time on
site was estimated to be 50 weeks, a saving of around 40% compared to
traditional construction techniques was achieved. |
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Stage 1 – Module manufacture |
127 steel
framed modules were manufactured at the factory in York, while foundations were
progressed on site. |
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Stage 2 – Installation of modules on site |
The modules
were delivered in 3 phases. The modules were first craned into position on site
within a few days. Then the central core enclosing the lifts and staircase were
completed. |
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Stage 3 – Access deck assembly and installation of cladding |
The precast
concrete walkways and the balconies were connected on-site, and external
cladding installed. |
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Stage 4 – Completion of external works |
Landscaping
in the courtyard, car park and cycle storage facility were completed. |
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Awards |
RIBA
Project Award in the Housing Design category (unbuilt) |
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Contractor's Contact |
Wates
Construction, Wates Group |
1260 London
Road, norbury |
London,
SW16 4EG |
Tel: 020
8764 5000 |
Fax: 020
8679 8223 |
Email
(general inquiries): info@wates.co.uk |
Web site:
http://www.wates.co.uk |
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