Cranium containers

 

Scheme specification.

 

Scheme description.

 

Two storey self contained offices and production facility, comprising approximately 1100m2 overall on plan to accommodate one single tenant, together with associated drainage and external works.

 

Element specification

 

Substructure

The bearing capacity of the stratum shall be determined by the contractor prior to commencement of the works.

The foundations shall be reinforced insitu concrete laid on hardcore fill and incorporating all necessary damp-proofing and insulation.

Substructure masonry: 102.5 mm facings to external leaf up to dpc and extending three courses below gnd level, cavity to be filled with concrete. Inner leaf 100mm wide concrete commons of 23n/mm2 strength.

Superstructure

Frame

Structural steel frame in accordance with relevant BS and codes of practice.

 

External walls

Brickwork: Cavity wall constryction to achive a u value of 0.45w/m2k comprising 102 mm wide facing bricks, 100mm insulated cavity and 100mm thick lightweight concrete block.

Cladding areas: Cold rolled rail support system, horizontal wall cladding system for standard external environments. Wall panels to achieve a max u value of 0.45w/m2k.

Curtain wall areas: Curtain walling/window system, polyester powder coated aluminium thermal break windows double glazed.

 

Internal walls and partitions

100mm thick fairfaced blockwork to production area, plasterboard and skim to office and service areas.

 

Upper floors

150mm pre stressed concrete floors finished with 65mm screed on 25mm rigid insulation.

 

Roof

Trusses: standard structural steelwork

Coverings; Proprietary standing seam insulated metal deck.

Gutters and downpipes: Polyester coated aluminium.

 

Services

Air handling unit to be installed in the production area comprising a remote external wall mounted condensing unit and an internal wall mounted air handling unit.

Communications; IT network within office area

Electricity and lighting to be to the relevant BS and CP

3 Phase power to production area

LPHW heating to all areas

Security Alarm, CCTV to reception and car parking area

 

External works and drainage

Drainage

VC pipe work, supersleve system.

Roads, footpaths and pavings shall be of a tarmacadam finish suitable to withstand 18 tonne delivery vehicles.

 

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