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Case study 8: The Headrow, Leeds City Centre, SES PRISM Client: Developer, Capital and Counties The project The project involved the installation of 3km of heavily congested services within the ceiling void of an existing building. Over 90 per cent of the horizontal services distribution was modularised, however, this was not straightforward due to complex co-ordination challenges with existing and new steelwork within the service zone. Extensive use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) was required to overcome these challenges. The logistical challenges of delivering large numbers of modules to the centre of Leeds out of normal working hours required careful planning and management. A difficult mounting surface required the innovative use of a wire hanging system for suspending the modules. Results The solution resulted in saving over 20,000 hours from the site programme by carrying out the works off site to an excellent quality standard. Reduced labour at this city centre site resulted in reduced Benefits Time: substantial saving in hours worked compared to traditional in situ installations Sustainability: reduced vehicle movements and reduced environmental impact because of fewer operatives on site Quality: significant use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to plan the works and the efficient installation of services emissions and carbon footprint as a direct result of minimising the number of material deliveries and daily personnel commutes. Contact Azim Jasat Head Office, Mill Mount, York YO24 1GH Tel: 01904 629151/(M): 07792 264281 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ses-ltd.co.uk
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Case study 8: The Headrow, Leeds City Centre, SES PRISM
Client: Developer, Capital and Counties
The projectThe project involved the installation of 3km of heavily congested services within the ceiling void of an existing building. Over 90 per cent of the horizontal services distribution was modularised, however, this was not straightforward due to complex co-ordination challenges with existing and new steelwork within the service zone. Extensive use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) was required to overcome these challenges.
The logistical challenges of delivering large numbers of modules to the centre of Leeds out of normal working hours required careful planning and management.
A difficult mounting surface required the innovative use of a wire hanging system for suspending the modules.
ResultsThe solution resulted in saving over 20,000 hours from the site programme by carrying out the works off site to an excellent quality standard.
Reduced labour at this city centre site resulted in reduced
BenefitsTime: substantial saving in hours worked compared to traditional in situ installationsSustainability: reduced vehicle movements and reduced environmental impact because of fewer operatives on siteQuality: significant use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to plan the works and the efficient installation of services
emissions and carbon footprint as a direct result of minimising the number of material deliveries and daily personnel commutes.
ContactAzim JasatHead Office, Mill Mount, York YO24 1GHTel: 01904 629151/(M): 07792 264281Email: [email protected]: www.ses-ltd.co.uk
