
MBDA laboratory refurbishment
Client: MBDA Missile Systems
MBDA Missile Systems - The only integrated defence company to provide missiles and missile systems for each branch of the armed forces (air, sea, land).
Location:
Filton, Bristol
Duration
21 weeks over two phases
Contract value
£600k
Constructed
2022
The brief:
These works consisted of the removal of existing internal walls & partitioning, reconfiguring existing electrical installation systems and incorporating new where necessary. Installation of a new A/C and ventilation installation. Installation of all new doors and soft flooring. Installation of ESD flooring in required areas. Upgrade agreed areas to FR60 walls. Installation of a new drop curb to the outside to enable a forklift truck to load in and out the building & install new bifold doors. Fully decorate all agreed areas.
Key challenges:
- Working in live environment
- Top level security clearance
- Challenging refurbishment
- Amendments to existing staff access
- Delivery and storage constrictions
The solutions:
- Full Category B Design & Refurbishment of technical offices & laboratories
- Close working with the client team to identify & maintain services to existing building
- Improved access for large, bulky deliveries into the building