Value: £3.5m
Timeline: 2022 – 2023
Client: Parliament UK
Contract Conditions: NEC Option A

Project Description: Emico are engaged as the Principal Contractor on a Design and Build Contract to supply a new Fire Hydrant System, within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Responsible for RIBA Stages 4 to 7. These works are within an operational environment and cannot disrupt the clients day to day activities. The works involve large bore steel surface and buried PE pipe. Emico have just completed their design which successfully overcame many challenges, provided solutions which reduced cost, interfaced with multiple stakeholders and maintained a tight programme. Construction has now started and is due to be completed mid 2023

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• Communications
• Fire Safety Systems

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Design & Delivery Detail:

• RIBA Stage 4 & 5 Design
• Temporary Works Designs
• Civils & Structural Design – Core Holes, Trenching, Hydrant Chambers, Re-surfacing, Penetration Seals, Fire Stopping
• Hydrant Design – Mechanical, Thrust Brackets, Pressure Calculations, Flow Rates, Compliance with Standards
• Produce Testing & Commissioning Plans

Client Key Issues: Maintaining Operational Capability and strict compliance to the historic fabric of the building, meeting tight timescales and programme
Client Benefits: Much needed Fire Fighting capability to the site and full compliance and assurance processes from Emico