STRIP OUT | ENABLING WORKS
Former BHS | High Street, Weston Super Mare.
Client | Associated British Foods PLC
Location | Weston Super Mare
Value | £690,000
Timing | 16 weeks
Complete strip out back to shell for future retail use. We removed (or encapsulated in places) significant quantities of Asbestos. Significant fire proofing of existing and new steelwork throughout the property, followed the initial strip out and infilling of existing floor openings to the existing escalator.
The roof was cleared of plant, fittings and the existing large pebbles and the defective finishes removed. A new Bauder roof system including new insulation was installed and a 20 year guarantee provided. A new electrical supply was installed together with new Meters and Distribution Boards. A new Goods Lift was procured and installed within the existing Lift Shaft. The existing floor finishes were removed and latex applied to all floors in preparation for the clients new tenant.
Summary of works:
Full demolition and strip out, including redundant M & E Services and lifts
2 hour fire rated hoarding to shop front Asbestos removal
Removal and renewal of roof finishes and associated plant relocation
Infilled external openings to match existing
New steel plant platform on roof 2 Hour fire rated M/F ceilings and threaded drop rods installed for clients tenant
Removal of existing shop fronts, roller shutters and associated structural columns
2 storey Glazed walls shop fronts removed out of hours via “Spider Crane”
Drainage survey, inspection and remedial works
Removal of internal staircases and infilling of openings
New Floor openings and steel support framework
Excavate and formation of new lift pit and roof overrun housing
New structural steel “A” frame for supporting front façade
Removal of defective floor screeds and installation of new screed
Latex levelling screed installed throughout
Floor space separation with new blockwork partitions
Close and constant liaison with Centre Management