FP McCann ‘Modern Methods Of Construction’ Structural And Architectural Precast Frame System Specified On Dagenham Development

FP McCann has recently completed another successful partnership build with London based residential and commercial property developer, Hollybrook. Construction has been completed on the London Borough of Barking owned Transport House site in Dagenham, the former office block home to the Unite trade union.

The building consists of 149 brand new sustainably heated residential properties with undercroft parking which also services a Premier Inn next door. The project is Hollybrook’s second collaboration between Barking and Dagenham council owned BeFirst, a pioneering urban regeneration company. With full Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) adopted on the build, FP McCann a Tier 2, BIM Level 2 certified supplier, has been instrumental in the design, manuacture and installation of the precast concrete structural frame and architectural brick-faced system.

As on all such contracts undertaken by FP McCann, BIM Execution Plans (BEP) were prepared for the Transport House site development, demonstrating FP McCann’s proposed approach, capabilities, capacity and competence to meet stringent Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR). he FP McCann precast structural frame comprises precast concrete core and party walls, prestressed hollowcore flooring planks and precast stair cores and stair landings. Integral to the structural frame itself, are the architectural brick-faced insulated sandwich panels, offering the attractive external finish to the building.

Transfer slab cladding, and ground floor cladding are other key precast concrete elements of the build. Many other MMC features included the supply and fix of galvanised conduits and the fair face finish to internal walls, allowing for follow-on trades to complete their works in a timely and efficient manner.

Co-ordinated works in conjunction with other contractors incorporated the bolt on stair and balcony fixings and the placing of bathroom, ensuite and utility pods. The accelerated construction time typically seen in such offsite precast concrete structural frame builds, saw the Transport House project in Dagenham completed in just 50 weeks.

Commenting on the Transport House residential development, David Langley, Project Quantity Surveyor for Hollybrook says, “Traditional construction methods, while tried and tested, are increasingly inadequate to meet the soaring demand for quality, affordable housing. The Transport House residential development is a clear demonstration that offsite modular precast concrete construction and MMC in urban locations not only helps address the current housing challenge but lays the groundwork for a more efficient and sustainable home building industry."

"By embracing these methods, we can build faster with construction times reduced by up to 25% minimise our environmental impact and provide safe, affordable living space, delivering quality, sustainable living options for a diverse range of residents. The building is a great showpiece scheme in a key location and we look forward to partnering with FP McCann on future keynote urban projects.” www.fpmccann.co.uk