2. The outcomes
• Recycling of existing roof materials and
waste transfer notes was incorporated
within the designers documents, as a
Contractor’s requirement. Building
Regulations was addressed by firstly:
extracting cores samples from the
existing roof to determine existing
construction. Secondly: undertaking a ‘U
Value’ calculation based on the existing
roof and proposed materials.
• A strategy was agreed with the
contractor to protect the exposed roof
during summer showers. This was a
minimal price option in comparison with
a tin hat option.
• Strict controls over the scaffolding
design and installation allowed for
access on to the roof, storage of 56
solar panels, maintaining a disabled
ramp access, prevention of falling items.
Fibreglass scaffold was used around the
electrical; transformer and HAVC plant.
• The original installer of the edge
protection was contacted and became a
nominated sub contractor. This ensured
no insurance breaches.
• Contractors Health & Safety documents
(Risk Assessments, Method Statements,
Construction Plan Plan) were sufficiently
developed before starting the works.
• A detailed programme was established
with the Contractor with weekly
meetings to monitor the progress and
quality and Health & Safety.
• Worked closely with the Facilities
Manager and Building Users to
determine the positions of services and
to agree site up.
• Due to effective micro planning,
controlling and speedily reacting to
variations the project was delivered on
time and within budget.
• The roof achieved current ‘U’ Values
(thermal performance) as stated in
Part L of the Building Regulations.
• The roof will achieve a 25 year
performance lifespan. In addition the
contractor provided a 20 year
insurance backed guarantee, as
specified.
• The existing edge protection insurance
remains valid.
• The commissioning and overhaul of
the solar panels are now providing free
energy to the Police Station.
• The Met Police recycling and disposal
policy was achieved.
• Feedback from the Client, Facilities
Manager and the End User was
extremely positive.
• Close liaisons with the FM and end
user ensured success of the project.
Photo: Soffit replacement and perimeter scaffolding.
Above Photos: Remedial works
included replacing damaged
areas and redecorations.
Above Photos: Internal water
ingress. Damage to walls and
ceiling.
The solution continued……
1. It was determined during the works
that the solar panels where never
commissioned. An additional remit with
costs were speedily produced and
approved by the Client.
2. During the works, the remedial works
were elaborated upon at the request of
the Client. An internal redecoration
scope document was speedily
produced and costs provided to the
Client.
3. Variations were dealt with speedily
during the works. Programme and cost
control was paramount.
4. Full replacement of the lightening
protection installation. An instruction
was speedily issued to the Contractor.
Variations
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