JP Concrete has installed the final reinforced concrete barrier for the £23.3 million redevelopment of Preston Bus Station. Completed in time-critical phases to allow the station to remain operational, the work used approximately 33 precast barriers designed and manufactured by JP Concrete. Based on invaluable experience gained during a successful
JP Concrete has installed the final reinforced concrete barrier for the £23.3 million redevelopment of Preston Bus Station. Completed in time-critical phases to allow the station to remain operational, the work used approximately 33 precast barriers designed and manufactured by JP Concrete. Based on invaluable experience gained during a successful
McDermott Homes has managed to save weeks on a new development with the creation for a new retaining wall, that has been made by JP Concrete. This new retaining wall has been made from precast modular retaining units which has helped to reduce the installation time of the wall from
BDC 319 : Aug 2024
JP Concrete has installed the final reinforced concrete barrier for the £23.3 million redevelopment of Preston Bus Station. Completed in time-critical phases to allow the station to remain operational, the work used approximately 33 precast barriers designed and manufactured by JP Concrete. Based on invaluable experience gained during a successful contract at Leicester Bus Station, JP Concrete has been able to share vital information with Engie, the leading regeneration, energy and facilities management company. Initially, this brought about a weight-saving L-shaped barrier – installed during the first phase – that has reduced tonnage by 30%, saving on materials, transport and installation costs. “We have all been under a huge amount of pressure to get the bus station handed over, especially with the first phase being such a learning curve. JP Concrete have been totally prepared throughout, working very hard to help us meet our important deadlines – proving easy to work with alongside our engineers, Westlake’s Consulting and AHR architects, who finalised the design of the East apron,” said Phil Whelan, Design Manager for Engie. “After that tricky first section, the second and third phases have worked like a dream. This is despite having to work around such a big, fully operational bus station with a total of 80 gates prior to the redevelopment. Closing off sections and keeping others open has been very complicated, but JP Concrete know exactly what they are talking about, especially with design, impact requirements – and how elements of the concrete would form a visible, tactile part of the new structure,” added Phil. Aiming to regenerate the best of the original 1969 design, the refurbishment work included the replacement of the lighting and the existing timber rests, while retaining the original rubber floor. Signs will also be updated to reflect the new uses of the building, but with the original style reinstated. On the Preston Guild Hall side of the bus station, the area currently used for bus stands will be developed into a new public space.
JP Concrete has installed the final reinforced concrete barrier for the £23.3 million redevelopment of Preston Bus Station. Completed in time-critical phases to allow the station to remain operational, the work used approximately 33 precast barriers designed and manufactured by JP Concrete. Based on invaluable experience gained during a successful contract at Leicester Bus Station, JP Concrete has been able to share vital information with Engie, the leading regeneration, energy and facilities management company. Initially, this brought about a weight-saving L-shaped barrier – installed during the first phase – that has reduced tonnage by 30%, saving on materials, transport and installation costs. “We have all been under a huge amount of pressure to get the bus station handed over, especially with the first phase being such a learning curve. JP Concrete have been totally prepared throughout, working very hard to help us meet our important deadlines – proving easy to work with alongside our engineers, Westlake’s Consulting and AHR architects, who finalised the design of the East apron,” said Phil Whelan, Design Manager for Engie. “After that tricky first section, the second and third phases have worked like a dream. This is despite having to work around such a big, fully operational bus station with a total of 80 gates prior to the redevelopment. Closing off sections and keeping others open has been very complicated, but JP Concrete know exactly what they are talking about, especially with design, impact requirements – and how elements of the concrete would form a visible, tactile part of the new structure,” added Phil. Aiming to regenerate the best of the original 1969 design, the refurbishment work included the replacement of the lighting and the existing timber rests, while retaining the original rubber floor. Signs will also be updated to reflect the new uses of the building, but with the original style reinstated. On the Preston Guild Hall side of the bus station, the area currently used for bus stands will be developed into a new public space.
McDermott Homes has managed to save weeks on a new development with the creation for a new retaining wall, that has been made by JP Concrete. This new retaining wall has been made from precast modular retaining units which has helped to reduce the installation time of the wall from five weeks to a mere 10 days. The traditional process for creating this retaining wall would see the units cast in-situ. The 2,000mm long JP Concrete units not only took significantly less time to install, but also offered the developer a better price option. The retaining wall has been installed at the sought-after Oaklands Rise development which will see the building of 4 & 5 bedroom executive homes located in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. The homes are to be constructed in a very steep location, near to the iconic Ski Rossendale attraction. The site cannot be accessed by typical full loads, so JP Concrete’s detailed precast solution to create large modular panels as opposed to using bolt-down designs helped the company to further cut down installation time and costs. The retaining wall has been described as well finished by McDermott Homes and has commended JP Concrete for their flexibility and not over complicating the already challenging development. The housing developer has also said that the precast retaining wall looks better than a large number of boundary fences and were happy with the building methods of the company. The housing developer will now be able to move forward with their work, with weeks saved on the schedule already, this will no doubt stand them in good stead for the rest of the development. The use of precast units is another example of offsite construction that can help to cut down construction times and costs, which will be beneficial for development in the future, as companies are faced with the challenge of reducing the housing deficit in the UK.
