Integral Management is delighted to be able to continue its role as Project Manager for another fire remediation project in Leeds

Whitehall Waterfront is a purpose-built residential apartment building, built circa 2004. The current use of the building is mixed use premises with commercial and residential accommodation, primary use being residential apartments

Through vigorous inspection and a reporting system, it has been determined that the building is deemed to have potentially hazardous flammable materials as part of the external facade make up. The existing render on EPS insulation system, Aluminium cladding panels and high levels of bullnose aluminium soffit cladding at the roof level, will require fire remediation to make the building safe 

We have already managed the delivery of the Building Safety Regulator information for the various aspects of the building design and fire safety information which are required by the BSR to achieve approval for this HBR building

Within the external facade, there are over 3500 m sq. of render and aluminium cladding panels which along with insulation and CP board will be removed and replaced with new non combustible products. Due to the high level step back design of the building Integral is working closely with specialist access companies to design detailed temporary works and access strategies for the main works which are due to commence on site in August 2025

Integral Management has been successful once again in securing the Project Management role for another Fire Remediation project this time in Birmingham

Larch House is a five story residential accommodation converted from an office building in 2017. It consists of 64 units with communal corridors and entrance foyer

FR Consultants prepared a detailed FRAEW, determining the initial works that will require fire remediation. We have organised and managed the on-site activity to undertake a more detailed intrusive survey to understand the façade build up and to further inform the client if there are other structural or fire issues which may require additional remediation works

We will also be responsible for submitting a detailed planning application for the change of materials to the external façade, for engaging the Fire Engineer and for engaging a Building Control organisation to oversee the project

The fire remediation for this project consists of the removal and replacement of nearly 300 spandrel panels and 400 m sq. of existing PVC cladding. All these will be replaced with aluminium non combustible products that are fully compliant materials which conform to A2-s1,d0

The PCSA programme is due to be completed in the summer of 2025 followed by the commencement of the main works

The project is now fully complete and the building occupied. All unitised frames up to level 11 are now installed and complete. The prefabricated balconies to the south elevation have now been installed and associated rainwater system incorporated into the unitised perimeter pressings has been connected and tested. The bespoke unitised rain screen vertical fin system to level 12 and 13 roof level, despite a number of installation challenges, has been installed  and the roof area executive function room is now occupied.

The ground floor grids stick and Boon Edam glass revolving door have been installed and commissioned.

From the attached photographs the completed project is a fantastic looking building, one Integral Management are proud to have provided project management service for.

Integral Management are delighted to confirm that they have been engaged to deliver the project management services for a fire remediation project in Leeds. 

Built in 2017, X1 Aire consists of 3 linked buildings rising to over 40m, which have been previously investigated by the building owner and deemed to have potential hazardous flammable materials in the wall cavities. 

The first stage of our project management responsibilities is the completion of a detailed PCSA stage which is programmed to be completed in April 2024. This will involve working directly with the Principal Contractor to deliver a construction phase programme, product selection complete with construction issue drawing and product data, access strategy, and detailed cost analysis.

The existing façade consists of over 3500 m sq. brickwork, timber cladding with HPL and aluminium panels to the projecting balcony areas. We have already commenced an intrusive survey of the brickwork and timber areas to allow the design team to understand the actual construction of the building and what fire remediation work is required to ensure the building can be made fully compliant. We are also responsible for producing detailed survey reports which will be shared with the client.

We will share more photos as the investigation work progresses.

Unitised frames will be completed in the next few weeks, the circular window frames to the front elevation are glazed and complete. The ground floor curtain walling and rain screen plus rain screen elements to Level 12 and 13 roof are all now underway. Completion of the project is now not far off.

The project has moved on well. Unitised frames are now installed up to Level 9 to the east and west elevations, the circular window frames to the front elevation are glazed and complete. The ground floor curtain walling, and ground floor and roof level rain screen will soon commence installation on site. Completion of the project is now not far off.

The front elevation main feature entrance screen and adjacent café and restaurant entrance screen and glazed roof are now completed.

The rear elevation balcony screens and glass balustrades are also completed. The Aparthotel will very soon be completed and occupied.

Congratulations to Laing O`Rourke`s site management team for the way they have kept everyone safe which has allowed the project to progress safely during the COVID19 pandemic.

There have been challenging delays with the procurement of materials, we experienced some suppliers closing their doors for a number of weeks, stopping deliveries to site altogether. The installation teams work force has had to be reduced to ensure safe social distancing can be achieved whilst still performing their duties in a safe way. With all this happening the project is still progressing well.

Integral have been monitoring the material delivery to site from both European and UK suppliers, very closely, which has proved challenging over the past 10 weeks. This has meant constant contact with suppliers and review of the site programme when delivery dates where finally agreed.

The project is planned to be completed mid July which is not far from the original contract date. Considering additional work and delivery issues we believe this is a testament to what can be achieved when Main Contractors, Sub Contractors, and suppliers all work together to deliver a project.

Nearly there ……

The perimeter scaffolding to the four sides of the building have now been removed revealing the full extent of the façade. The horizontal bands of silicone sealed frameless curtain walling to the side elevations complement the traditional brickwork. The inclined rear elevation has a series of terraces with perimeter glass balustrades and coping pressings. They offer magnificent views across London’s roof tops.

The vertical and roof curtain walling to the front elevation café and the art deco replica main entrance curtain walling screen are now underway. Completion is not far away.