Britplas returns to Discovery Quay

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Britplas has been awarded a contract by Graham Construction to complete the design and installation of the building envelope to the second phase of ‘Discovery’ student accommodation at Salford Quays in Manchester.

The 15 storey, 457 bedroom scheme will feature Kawneer windows and curtain walling as well as 6,000 sq m of aluminium rainscreen cladding.

The award follows on from Britplas’ successful completion of the first phase of Discovery Quay in 2020. Work commences on site this summer and the project is due for completion in summer 2023.

Britplas appointed to key Birkenhead regeneration project

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Britplas has been appointed by Morgan Sindall to deliver the facade package to the first two buildings of a multi-billion pound development of Birkenhead town centre.

The scheme comprises two new Grade A office buildings, blocks A1 and A2, which form part of a wider regeneration project led by Wirral Growth Company, a 50:50 joint venture partnership between Wirral Council and national urban regeneration specialists, Muse Developments.

Britplas will be carrying out the design and installation of Schueco curtain walling, doors, louvres and bespoke terracotta cladding. Work is due to start on site in Q3 2022 with the project due for completion in 2023.

Fortress 80 Fencing shortlisted in Design in Mental Health Awards

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Britplas is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Outside Spaces category of the 2022 Design in Mental Health Awards for its Fortress 80 Fencing installation carried out at Sowenna CAMHS Unit in Bodmin.

Anti-ligature Fortress 80 Fencing is widely used for securing mental health unit buildings, recreational and outdoor areas, providing enhanced security and safety for patients and staff.

“We are absolutely delighted with the finished Fortress 80 Fencing” explained Karyn Roberts, Business Support Officer at Sowenna, following the project completion. “Not only has it solved the fundamental problems with the old fence but it’s actually helped to create a much more pleasant environment for our service users.

“Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with visitors and patients regularly telling us how much better it looks, but we are also seeing a direct behavioural impact with markedly increased usage of the recreation area.”

The full shortlist can be viewed here. Winners are due to be announced on Wednesday 8th June.

For more details on the Sowenna installation click here.