VALUE DELIVERED
The short period of on site construction makes it absolutely essential to optimise this duration by the introduction of prefabricated solutions. This not only allows a more flexible approach to the application of services during the construction programme, but an opportunity to commence the services before the normal constraints of construction would allow.
EES as partners to a Main Contractor are keen to demonstrate their current expertise in pre-fabrication, having already established this approach on HMP houseblocks over a period of 8 years.
EES also offer the advantage of having an established pre-fabrication workshop as part of their operation at their Bristol office, capable of providing off site solutions in the form of prefabricated assemblies and plant facilities such as packaged boiler plant etc.
This not only allows a more controlled procurement route, but the obvious advantage in reduced periods for construction on site and higher standards of installation.
EES recognises this as being one of the main solutions to the successful delivery of many types of project by removing as far as possible, any risk associated with activities that could otherwise be carried out off site.
Prefabricated Modular and packaged solutions would also be a high priority, if it were both cost effective, and contributory in reducing the overall periods of on site construction when selecting major specialists and materials through the procurement supply chain.
SCOPE OF WORK
Project specific prefabrication considerations
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Mechanical plant. Packaged solutions, early design & procurement, roof or ceiling mounted.
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Mechanical & Electrical first fix carcass & distribution. Areas of symmetry allow prefabrication of trunking, ductwork, traywork & pipework etc such as cubicles, reflected ceilings etc.
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IPS cubicles Prefabrication of these units off site would allow plumbing solutions and reduced risk of damage.
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Flexible containment to partitions. Service drops to partitions could be via flexible conduits allowing the opportunity to continue the wiring before the partitions commence.
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Vertical Bedhead service trunking Releasing all services to be fed direct from the ceiling removing the need to co-ordinate with vertical building fabric (i.e. walls, partitions etc), with the advantage of allowing more flexibility to the programme. This solution would also provide the option for future modification or remodelling of the area layout without major upheaval to walls & partitions.
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Vertical service poles. Typical offices, nurse station etc again allowing the opportunity to feed direct from the ceiling void, again allowing the flexibility for future modification or remodelling of the area layout without major upheaval to walls & partitions.
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Reduced attendance & labour. Prefabrication, packaged & modular solutions also removes an element of on site labour, thus reducing logistical problems, storage of material & equipment, has the bonus of decreasing disruption to other trades in restricted working environments, and further minimises the risk of disruption to patients & staff.
The above list is neither exhaustive nor conclusive, and could be further developed during the pre-construction period.
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