Aspect 3 Student Apartments, Sheffield
Strip and Re-install of HPL Cladding
SCF were approached to cost plan a proposal for re-cladding the building and securing initial Building Safety Fund Monies. This required an intrusive inspection to be carried out.
The intrusive survey allowed us to determine the substructure was a bracket and rail system fixed back to blockwork external walls on a concrete floor slab. It allowed us to assess that there were fire barriers installed to the perimeter of openings but no cavity barriers were in place throughout the construction
The outcome of the Survey was our ability to prepare a more accurate Cost Plan for the Project providing a breakdown of necessary Components, Data Sheets, Fire Classification Requirements and Suggested Additional Repair Points. We provided a package of tender information, information as above as well as a package of drawing information identifying panels and indicative detail requirements, to permit the project to be put to competitive tender in order to secure funding from the Building Safety Fund. The Building Safety Fund (BSF) opened in June 2020 for buildings over 18 metres. Its aim is to provide funding to fix fire safety problems with external cladding.