Manchester Enterprise Academy
A variety of multi-service mechanical and electrical modules were recently supplied by Modular Systems + at Manchester Enterprise Academy.
The key aims for using modules on this 11 month BSFscheme were to reduce manpower and time needed on site during the first-fix phase, to standardise the high level services installations in the corridors and to reduce waste produced on site. Using a packaged plant room, eliminated 90% of the on-site works associated with a traditional plant room fit-out and the need for all on-site hot works was removed.
Modular Systems + facilities provided modules incorporating insulated LPHW pipe work, insulated domestic water pipe work, gas pipe work, and containment for sub-mains distribution, general power and lighting distribution, fire alarms and security, voice and data, BMS power and ELV distribution.
As false ceilings were not installed on the scheme, all modules were exposed, therefore Modular Systems + provided units to meet the high aesthetic standards demanded by the client. They were able to supply unbranded pipe work insulat ion, unistrut end caps and consistent rod lengths. Bracketry and fixings were well thought out to provide a cleaner appearance.
They also provided a three section packaged plant room, delivered and fully assembled (including weatherproofing). The plant room was complete with Kingspan insulated cladding and full steel plate floor assembly, and housed the gas fired boilers, LPHW pump sets, split section water tank, cold water booster, LPHW pressurisation unit, and incoming gas and water services. All plant items were fully installed, mechanically connected and tested at West Bromwich, prior to delivery.
The LV panel was delivered to site after the plant room, but the plant room also incorporated containment for internal small power and lighting, to be site wired by the project team. BMS containment and associated wiring was also site installed, to avoid any complications that may have arisen due to the plant room being delivered in three sections.
The offloading, distribution and hanging of modules was included in the ductwork subcontractor’s scope of works and a telehandler and mechanical lifts were used to deliver modules to their appropriate floor levels. When all modules were in position, the site team started with jointing the containment and pipe work services together.
For further information, please contact Glen Hankinson +44 (0)1925 632 255 or Bob Francis 07739 217831.
Posted: Tuesday 20 July 2010