Project Details » University Hospital of Wales, (Cardiff)
Neo Natal Roof Extension
- Location Area - University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
- Contract Duration - 3 Months
- Type of Work - 3 Phase Hydraulic Bursting and Crunching/ Controlled Demolition
- Value - £50,000
When the contract to build an extension on top of the existing neo Natal building roof was awarded to the main contractor, part of the package was to demolish all the heavily reinforced roof perimeter dwarf walls and reinforced concrete roof plinth upstands.
One of the logistical nightmares facing the main contractor was the immediate location of the premature baby incubation units beneath the roof slab which supported the plinths and dwarf walls. Stringent restrictions meant that no water could be allowed to leak through the roof slab and so diamond core drilling and wall sawing were not an option.
Having been approached, Denver Construction services decided to demolish the walls and plinths using controlled hand held hydraulic crunchers and bursters. The use of this equipment meant that the entire ongoing operation was carried out with minimum noise levels, and no water requirements, making it the perfect solution to the prohibitive requirements implemented.
Again the job was completed within the time scale allocated, to the delight of the
local Health Authority.