Challenges
There was a steelwork design freeze, prior to A2O’s appointment.
Large cladding voids had to be fire-protected.
Solutions
When we commenced our design, there was no opportunity to influence the steelwork design. The A2O design team had to provide lightweight galvanised steel solutions for panel support where this was not present on the steel model.
The significant depth of the void behind the A2 Alucobond panels and the Quadcore support panels meant that a bespoke engineered solution had to be designed for closing the cavity. A2O worked with supplier Siderise to engineer a solution.
Fact File
Sector
- Commercial
STATUS
- New Build
Value
- £2,000,000
Scope of Work
- Alucobond aluminium panels
- Quadcore carrier panels
- Euroclad
- Top Deck roof cladding to stair overruns
- RW Wall Panels
- Curved wall sheeting
Services
- Passive Fire Protection