St James Retail Park

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Demolition of a 12-storey office block, multi-storey carpark, hotel and shops

DDS undertook the demolition of a 12-storey office block, adjoining multi storey car park and hotel. The fast-paced programme incorporated isolation and termination of existing services, strip out, asbestos removals and demolition down to ground slab level.

Due to varying structure types, a variety of methods were employed; The RC concrete car park was traditionally demolished using high reach excavators whilst methods on other buildings ranged from high reach to top-down. A multitude of scaffolding and Monarflex structures were erected around the site, specifically to protect adjoining public interfaces, from falling dust or debris.

DDS hosted an open day at the site for the client, local representatives, and press to attend in order to communicate ongoing programme progressions. Based on problem solving and value engineering successes, the client extended our remit of works to include the earthworks package which involved site wide clearance, removal of obstructions and hardstandings, reduce level dig, CBR testing and the installation of piling platforms.

Location

Dover, Kent

Client

Status

Completed

Duration

52 weeks

Service Used

Strip Out, Asbestos Removal, Temporary Works, High Reach Demolition, Site Remediation