Building 104, Ebrington Barracks

This project was for refurbishment of the former accommodation block at Ebrington Barracks, the building was originally constructed between 1895 and 1904.

This was a design and build project. We, along with our design team, worked closely in conjunction with our client and their representatives in delivering a high quality, end product constructed within the appropriate timeframe within the confines of the original budget.

Key Features:

• Demolition of small outshot to rear centre of the building
• New internal masonry wall constructed to form new hallway
• Extension to be built in place of demolished building. Building makeup consisted of brick plinth, zinc cladding sandwiched between curtain walling
• The existing roof was stripped of its original slates, ridge tiles, lath and felt and refitted with salvaged Bangor Blue slates
• Existing PVC windows were removed and replaced with new timber sliding sash windows
• Existing external doors were replaced
• Repairs were made to any structural timbers within the building itself upon further inspection by specialists
• Complete new M&E installations and Plant Room
• New internal office space constructed primarily using stud partitions and suspended ceilings
• 2nr new escape staircases were installed to each side of the building
• Passenger lift installed
• Complete redecoration of the entire interior with new floor finishes, lime plaster repairs and tiling
• Site works included the introduction of additional foul/storm drainage
• New paved areas constructed for access with glass balustrading
• Surfacing to footpath and occupants carpark
• Extensive planting and shrubbery
• Tight control of Health and Safety led to zero accidents or incidents on site during construction
• A specialist subcontractor undertook the asbestos removal works and provided an air clearance certificate on completion of this work