EXTRA MSA – COBHAM SERVICES

The works involved building an extension and fit out to create ‘Unit 11’ at the North West corner of the existing motorway services building at Cobham.

This extension included a new Pilkington Planer glazing facade and roof section as well as a new entrance into the building with associated services and external works, all whilst the services and entrance remained in operation.

The scheme included the partial demolition and cut and carve of the existing shell, with below ground services alterations/ mods, (Mains Incomers/Foul & Rainwater etc). The new shell was constructed using conventional concrete slab, tubular steel frame and mezzanine deck, large Pilkington Planar curtain glazed sections to the front elevation, bespoke KME Tecu Patina copper cladding and an advanced standing seam aluminium Kalzip curved roof section. Works were completed with external landscaping.

Working within the the UK’s largest service station, particular attention needed to be applied to appropriate demarcation between our site and pedestrian access areas. We ensured from the outset that hoarding lines were established, secured and maintained. The use of Banksman for all activities that involved moving vehicles was employed as was the ‘no reversing’ rule.

We believe in collaboration and always want the client/ client representatives to feel deeply involved in the build process, during this project we were on hand to provide advice to the design team throughout which resulted in a positive relationship and quality finished product.