Background
The Manchester Engineering Campus Development at a cost of around 400 Million GBP, is a seven-year project that will deliver a new home for engineering at The University of Manchester.
As one of the largest construction projects undertaken by an institution in the UK, at over 76,000m², including a basement structure in excess of 13,000m² MECD is designed to provide the engineering community with a new campus in the heart of Manchester in 202
Scope Of Works
We were tasked with designing and installing an array of waterproofing solutions on two basement structures and to the podium deck above, from concept to completion.
The basement contains extremely sensitive laboratory equipment, resulting in a exceptionally low tolerance for any damp or moisture. It goes without saying that water ingress would have been catastophic for the project.
Challenges Faced
Sheer Scope and complexity.
Very challenging site conditions including;
Operating within a vast site, with many other trades.
Resourcing an ambitious programme / completion target.
Solutions
In conjunction with our construction & supply chain partners we ensured all deadlines were met and all materials installed to the very highest of standards.
We installed a robust and comprehensive waterproofing solution, using Sika Waterproofings vast array of products.
Sikaproof A-08 was used used beneath the reinforced slabs of both basements, with a combination of products including A-08 and Cavity drain used vertically against the walls. Sikalastik 841st (superseded by Sikalastik 8800 was spray applied to the podium deck and was protected by Sika Geodrain 850 providing a protection and filtration layer.
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