STRIP OUT | ENABLING WORKS
Former Littlewoods store - Exchange Shopping Centre | Rochdale.
Client | Associated British Foods Plc
Location | Rochdale
Value | £860,000
Timing | 14 weeks
Works were commissioned to Strip out the existing store back to shell and core in two separate phases, including the careful removal of the central staircases and stair division walls from ground to second floor level. Subdivision of the basement and ground floors created additional potential for retail outlets with shared storage and access facilities. Certain Mechanical and Electrical works were stripped back to point of origin and new services provided to shared escape routes and areas. Existing openings through the floors were infilled, new apertures formed and bespoke steel staircases installed. Existing shop fronts were removed and replaced with new and external fabric repairs were carried out.
Summary of works:
Demolition and removal of the central staircases, including removal of the central stair division walls from ground to second floor
Removal and disposal of existing escalators
Infill of floor openings arising from removal of escalators and central stairs
Subdivision of the ground floor and basement area into two separate retail units with rear shared service / fire escape are Installation of a new fire escape stairway and new goods lift
New shopfronts installed
Isolation and re-commissioning of Sprinkler System
Provision of service routes and roof locations for retailers services installation
Creation of a new fire escape routes Installation of new drainage runs to ground floor
Refurbishment of shared fire escape / service access routes, including redecoration and installation of new suspended ceilings
Installation of new fire alarm system Provision of new lighting, emergency lighting and signage
Repairs to the external Fagade