Belfast Transport Hub
Project Details
Translink required a new modular site office for their Belfast Transport Hub which will accommodate up to 200 people. This 1600m² offsite project consisted of 46 bespoke steel frame modules, creating a two storey temporary workplace, which will support the new Weavers Cross development over the next 4 years.
This offsite project began in May with the first phase delivered and installed in June. 22 modules were craned and installed in under 8 hours, creating the ground floor. Phase 2 saw another 24 modules installed, providing the second storey and roof of the modular building.
A turnkey finish was then prepared, working closely with Translink to ensure handover in early September.
Sector
Commercial
Facility
Site Office Accommodation Block
Location
Belfast
Project Size
1600m2
Offsite solution
P McVey Building Systems was appointed by the main contractor Graham for this project – an offsite solution was required to minimise health and safety in the live working environment for the new Belfast Transport Hub.
Translink also required a quick turnaround project to accommodate their growing employment working from home due to COVID-19. The new site accommodation would provide a safe working environment to allow Translink employees to return to the office as work begins for the new infrastructure within the Weavers Cross development.
Facility
The steel framed modular building has delivered office space, induction rooms, board rooms, huddle areas, lockers, washrooms, drying rooms and a canteen, servery area over two floors.
This provided their staff and contractors with a new comfortable and safe working location, guaranteeing a steady approach to their onsite deadlines as construction continues within their premise over the next 4 years.
Project Overview
The project comprised of 46 steel frame modules which were manufactured offsite with internal electrics and plumbing required onsite during installation.
While onsite, P McVey Building Systems upheld a no waste policy to help support Translink’s carbon saving commitment which was 35% less embodied carbon when compared to traditional construction.
Our internal design team worked closely with Translink throughout the planning phase and were a fundamental part to the project, allowing the program to run smoothly throughout.
Timescale
Translink confirmed that timing was a vital element at the beginning of this project as the finish date was also the beginning of their return to office scheme, helping phase employees back into a more regular working environment.
Our strict programme made sure that deadlines were met on-time and within budget, allowing internal work to begin ahead of schedule, finishing alongside the programme for handover which was made before any employees returned to the workplace.
The bespoke project was designed in-house, manufactured offsite and installed over 3 working days, meeting specification within a 10-week period onsite.
Customer Perspective
We here at Translink are delighted with the new modular site office supplied by P McVey Building Systems and the work they’ve put in throughout the project. With timing a key factor, P McVey produced a strict programme that ensured our new site accommodation would be delivered on time, ready to hold up to 200 people for the construction of the Weavers Cross, Belfast Transport Hub.
P McVey Building Systems provided a two-storey modular building to a very high standard with 46 steel frame modules delivered and installed over 3 working days, allowing internal work to begin ahead of schedule. Collaborative working between all parties throughout, ensured a smooth handover on time and within budget.
When comparing carbon saving between modular and traditional construction, there was 35% less embodied carbon found in modular with a no waste policy from start to finish.
The 1600m² modular building has been built to a future proof specification, exceeding today’s standard build requirements, allowing a long lifespan with a huge reusability potential within the country. Translink is one of the main companies leading the way in circular economy within Northern Ireland as we aim to reuse and relocate this build into our Property Portfolio.
Since completion the McVey team have continued to offer support that we strongly appreciate. P McVey Building Systems have been a pleasure to work with and met our employer requirements by ensuring great quality throughout.