Case study #1:

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Project Overview – Coordination & Challenges

  • Located in an existing former BHS the store comprising of six floors
  • Flagship store
  • High-grade finishes

Sector

Retail
Sports Direct Store

Location

Arndale Centre Manchester

Duration

28 weeks

Size

5,600 m²
60,000 ft²

Project value

£900,000

The installation comprised of:

  • Full mechanical services and public health design
  • Lead for coordination of mechanical, electrical and sprinklers
  • New packaged AHU including ductwork distribution was altered to provide air to the space via ceiling mounted diffusers
  • Supply and installation of new VRV air conditioning systems to serve sales and BOH areas
  • New BMS Controls system including lighting control, energy monitoring and last man out override.
  • New boosted cold water system including potable storage tank.
  • Domestic water services and above ground drainage services were provided to the BOH Staff areas.

Risks/Opportunities

Designated Plant Area & Lifting

  • The allocated plant area was located at 2nd floor roof level
  • Tram lines and a taxi rank adjacent to the building/lifting zone
  • WBM coordinated council permits, road closure, taxi rank suspension and tram line permits

Mechanical Services Risers

  • No common riser in store led to complex design solutions
  • Low soffit heights on 2nd & 3rd Floors required BIM designs to ensure coordinated services did not impact retail solutions

Clients

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