BET 365
Project Details.
The project at the former Royal Mail Re-Directional Hub involves extensive internal soft strip demolition, the complete removal of the..
Project Duration
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Location
STOKE ON TRENT
Status
Completed
April 2024
Project Value
£220K
Recycling Rate
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Number of Site Staff
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Services.
A range of services performed, reflecting Total Demolition's diverse capabilities and comprehensive solutions.
Demolition| Façade Removal Works| Project Management| Soft Strip Works
Key Challenges & Solutions.
Key Objectives:
- Safe and Controlled Demolition: Ensure that all demolition activities are carried out in a controlled manner to prevent accidental damage to remaining structural elements and nearby properties.
- Efficient Soft Strip Demolition: Systematically remove all internal non-structural elements (including fixtures, fittings, partitions, and M&E systems) to prepare the building for subsequent stages of redevelopment.
- Roof and Façade Removal: Safely dismantle the roof and façade with minimal disruption to the surrounding area, ensuring that all work is completed in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Tight Programme Adherence: Complete the project within a tight timeline, minimizing delays and coordinating effectively with other ongoing or planned activities at the site.
- Quality of Service: Maintain high standards of workmanship throughout the project, ensuring all tasks are completed to specification and in accordance with industry best practices.
Key Challenges & Solutions:
- Tight Programme:
- Challenge: The project must be completed within a strict timeline to allow for the seamless transition to the next phase of redevelopment, with minimal delays.
- Solution: Implement a fast-track programme with overlapping work phases where feasible. Utilize advanced project management tools to monitor progress in real time, allowing for quick adjustments. Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders to address any potential issues promptly.
- Ensuring Safety:
- Challenge: The removal of the roof and façade presents significant safety risks, especially when working at height and handling heavy structural components.
- Solution: Develop and enforce a comprehensive health and safety plan that includes risk assessments, safety training, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Engage experienced demolition contractors and ensure all personnel are well-trained in working at height and handling hazardous materials. Regular safety audits and toolbox talks will be conducted to reinforce safety protocols.
- Quality of Service:
- Challenge: Maintaining high standards of workmanship while adhering to a tight schedule.
- Solution: Implement a robust quality assurance (QA) programme with regular inspections and audits. Establish clear benchmarks for each phase of the project and ensure all work meets or exceeds these standards. Engage skilled and experienced contractors to ensure the quality of demolition work.
- Environmental and Community Impact:
- Challenge: The project site is located in a potentially sensitive urban area, requiring careful management of dust, noise, and traffic.
- Solution: Implement environmental control measures, including dust suppression systems, noise barriers, and traffic management plans. Engage with the local community and relevant authorities to provide updates on project progress and address any concerns. Schedule work to minimize disruption during peak hours.
The internal soft strip demolition, roof removal, and façade removal at the former Royal Mail Re-Directional Hub is a complex and challenging project requiring meticulous planning and execution. By focusing on the key objectives of safety, quality, and adherence to a tight programme, the project team aims to deliver a successful outcome that paves the way for the site’s future redevelopment. Through careful management of risks and close coordination with stakeholders, the project will be completed to the highest standards, ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding community and environment
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