Shore Construction awarded this project to Stephenson to construct a 7 storey reinforced concrete frame student accommodation block. The project provides 206-bedrooms consisting of 28 studios and 178 ensuite rooms. Stephenson's scope of works also included the piling mat, piling attendance, groundworks and drainage.
The project was initially designed to have piled foundations, however after further consultations and implementation of value engineering, the foundations were redesigned to traditional reinforced concrete raft foundations. At the centre of the building, stands the stair core and lift foundation which formed part of the grade 3 waterproof basement situated underneath the damp proofed ground floor. When Hendy House opens it's doors in September, Bournemouth students are able to experience brand new, high quality and hassle free living in a modern, safe and secure environment right at the centre of town.
The Project Team
Simon Cowell - Construction Director at Shore Construction
Ryan Bryne - Project Manager at Shore Construction
John Pitea - Contract Manager at Stephenson
Ivan Solonicov - Project Manager at Stephenson
Viorel Buliuc - Site Manager at Stephenson
Methodology
Cemex was Stephenson's chosen supplier of concrete throughout this project. They provided an array of mixtures for both the above and below ground elements, including waterproof concrete. Wright Minimix and Camfoud were chosen as the concrete pump suppliers.
Altrad RMD Airodek falsework - a high-productivity soffit panel system - was used to construct the temporary works for the suspended slabs. In comparison to other tradition options, minimal components and lightweight construction ensured fast assembly and reduce cycle times. The 'below' assembly minimised the necessity for working at height and the simple erection sequence significantly reduced the need of labour requirements.
Doka Framax formwork was used to construct the stair core utilising prefabricated metal boxes for the columns. This cost-effective, quick and easy method allowed the team sectional prefabrication of the component with minimal dismantling and resetting times.
Stair Formwork was employed to design the solution for the construction of stairs after a decision to use permanent formwork. This method allowed for procurement, manufacturing and site labour time all to be reduced as well as offering increased construction safety and quality such as pre-fitted handrails and temporary steps.
Traditional timber shuttering was constructed to form edge shutters, stope-ends, upstands and other elements.
Due to it's ease of instillation, flexibility and the teams familiarity, K-Guard presented itself as the most viable option of the edge protection system.
Klik Klak platforms were used to construct temporary access platforms inside the lift shafts and access to the external shear wall was provided by a LNG platform. Both systems were Altrad RMD designed.
As the projects west elevation was close to a busy pedestrian route, Stephenson decided to use Catchfans for public protection.
A Cantieck platform, approved by SE and TW designers, was used to distribute materials at different levels. Purpose-made, wheeled stillage helped to move materials that were too long and / or large for a pallet truck.
GRP was cat in situ to riser voids to allow safe working platforms for the follow on M&E trades.
Shore Construction Testimonial
"I have been very happy with Stephenson's overall performance. I last worked with them 4 years ago and positive changes are clearly visible. I hope to work with Stephenson on future Shore Construction projects.
It is very likely Stephenson will be asked to tender on the next RC frame build"
Ryan Byrne - Project Manager at Shore Construction
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