Project Value: £291,000.00

Term: March 2021 – July 2021

Care Concern Group

Ashlea Court Care Home

This high-risk retrofit project involved the removal and replacement of combustible ACM cladding from a fully occupied care home in palliative care, addressing fire safety concerns. With complications in securing new coverage due to the presence of ACM panels and uncertainty surrounding the steel frame structure, the project was fast-tracked to ensure the building’s safety and continued operations.

Given the vulnerability of the residents and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, careful planning for safe access, egress, and infection control was essential. The project was executed with the utmost attention to health and safety, fire risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.

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Project Goals

The client’s primary goal was to ensure fire safety for Ashlea Care Home, which was at risk due to the existing ACM cladding and unknown steel frame structure. The project had to be completed within a strict timeframe due to the high risk of fire and the vulnerability of the residents, many of whom were in palliative care.

Ensuring safe and continuous access to all areas of the care home during the works, while minimising disruption to the residents, was a key consideration. Additionally, the client sought to achieve a safe removal of the ACM cladding and reinforce the structure while complying with the latest safety and fire prevention regulations.

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Scope of work

Stripping off the ACM composite panels

Carefully reviewed the designs to determine the necessary bracing and structural asjustments

The installation of Permarock EWI system comprising A1 non-combustible particle board, 110mm thick Permarock Lamella insulation on Lamella adhesive, a reinforcement layer, primer, and a silicone finish

Removal and replacement of gutters and downpipes

Performing remedial work on internal ceilings

Installing new fire exit lights and fire-rated aluminum entrance doors

Groundworks also included the construction of a new landscaped ramp

Stripping off the ACM composite panels

Carefully reviewed the designs to determine the necessary bracing and structural asjustments

Removal and replacement of gutters and downpipes

Performing remedial work on internal ceilings

Installing new fire exit lights and fire-rated aluminum entrance doors

Groundworks also included the construction of a new landscaped ramp

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Project Completion

Project value: £291,000

Time Frame: March 2021 – July 2021

Property type: Residential Care Home

Construction Type: SFS Frame with ACM Composite Panels

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The Results

Given the strict timeframe due to fire safety concerns, and the vulnerability of residents in palliative care, this project was fast-tracked to ensure safety and compliance. Despite the challenges of working through intermediate COVID-19 lockdowns, we successfully removed the hazardous ACM panels and installed a non-combustible EWI system, improving the building’s fire resistance.

The project was completed without any reportable accidents or incidents, and fire risk was mitigated throughout. Over the 20-week programme, we ensured uninterrupted access and egress to the fully operational care home, maintaining safety and minimising disruption to residents.

This is our first experience of working with AC Whyte and we have been extremely impressed with their collaborative approach and quality of work. All of the team have been thoroughly professional and have adopted an extremely proactive approach to the benefit of the project.

Gary Renton

Property & Development Director

Ashlea Care Home

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