[ Project focus:The Quadrant:MK ]
Who’s who
n BAM Construct UK – Main contractor. n LMOB – Electrical contractor. n GMW Architects – Architect and workplace designer. n Mace – Project manager. n Waterman – Civil and structural engineer and environmental consultant.
n Scott Wilson – Building services engineer, sustainability and building physics consultant.
n Sense – Quantity surveyor. n Capita Lovejoy – Landscape architect.
itself in less than a decade – it is hoped that the move will save £20m a year through property savings alone. The design incorporates a whole host of new working
practices necessary to achieve the challenging targets set by the Office of Rail Regulation, while also meeting exacting environmental standards. GMW addressed these issues with an innovative design intended to accommodate all of these elements and, as such, the building is anticipated to achieve an Excellent rating against BREEAM (2008).
Scope of work LMOB is responsible for the entire electrical installation from the medium voltage 11kV substation through to sub-main cabling and switchgear. The company is also responsible for all the low power containment and other extra low voltage work, as well as configuring the lighting, security, fire detection and emergency lighting systems. The project is currently halfway towards its completion
date, and Marry is delighted with progress so far. He says: ‘The companies working on The Quadrant:MK have created a highly productive and pleasant working atmosphere and the project has been very well run from top to bottom.’
By appointing an experienced team, LMOB has been
able to adopt an open and collaborative approach to design, planning and construction. The company currently has 80 staff on site, and is on schedule to complete its work on time.
Green thinking Sustainability is at the heart of The Quadrant:MK’s design and, as achieving a BREEAM (2008) Excellent rating is no mean feat, every available method of conserving energy has been employed. The building will have living roofs and landscaping in the surrounding area to encourage diverse habitats for flora and fauna, while it will take advantage of the prevailing winds on the site, so there will be no need for air conditioning. Solar power will be used to keep it temperate, and the
building has been built in such a way that in winter it will harness the low angle of the sun to maximise heat and, conversely, in the summer it won’t take in as much heat. High ceilings mean that fresh air will ventilate the offices, as well as allowing the hot air to rise, keeping the working areas cooler. The building is also designed to use a third less water
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This building will provide great new facilities for Network Rail’s employees and be an exemplar of sustainability
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