Unit S2, Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate

Our Approach

To assess the roof for the feasibility of installing PV panels, Portland conducted a structural survey of the building and created a 3D structural model.   In addition, Portland designed various new floor areas and refurbishment features in line with the architects proposals.

As this project involved the refurbishment of an existing building, Portland was constrained by that buildings’ structural features.  Our survey work was used to ensure that any new members adequately fitted within the existing steel frame.  It was requested that columns were supported on the existing slab and that no new foundations were installed, which limited Portland on the maximum loads that could be imposed on the slab and dictated the number of columns that were required.

By avoiding the installation of new foundations on this scheme, Portland was able to improve time and cost while also reducing the projects’ overall carbon footprint.