Build Warranty appointed for structural engineering design fit-out of new major distribution hub

Build Warranty has been appointed for the shell design and fit-out of a new modern distribution hub project for one of the biggest names in Record and Information Management

The largest privately owned Records and Information Management (RIM) provider, the Oasis Group, has appointed Build Warranty Technical Services as the client agent for the shell design and fit-out of their new distribution hub project at Port-Centric Logistics Park. Located at DP World, London Gateway’s rapidly expanding freeport, offering a selection of tax and planning benefits to businesses.

“This is an exciting opportunity for our Company, and we look forward to working with Oasis Group to deliver a high-quality facility that meets their specific needs”, said CEO Andrew Dyson. 

Rob Croot, chartered structural engineer at Build Warranty, said: “This is a major project for Oasis Group, to which Build Warranty & Toorctalk Consulting are key business partners, working across their portfolio delivering state-of-the-art storage facilities for the Records Management industry.”

The group, a pan-European Information Management Company, will lease the 108,973 sq ft warehouse on a long-term basis. The group provides scanning, digitalisation, cloud storage, business continuity, shredding and disruption services to clients across Europe. The move also comes as the Company looks to expand its operations in the wake of increasing demand for its services. The distribution hub project will be constructed to BREEAM’s highest ranking of “Outstanding”, a globally accepted sustainability criterion for construction. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a rating system designed to evaluate buildings’ environmental performance based on issues like energy efficiency.

Build Warranty will deliver the pre-construction, shell design and fit-out

Rob Croot said: “The work will start in early spring 2023 and is set to finish in the third quarter of the year. Our company has the privilege of aiding the developers’ ambitious environmental objectives, and we will do this by taking on three distinct roles: the pre-construction, shell construction and fit-out stage.

The project’s first phase is to develop the internal racking, with a 21m clearance, to guarantee efficacy and the implementation of an optimised racking system and the office layout. Our engineer will adhere to the BREEAM regulations: the plans will highlight good indoor air quality, proper lighting and daylight levels, and a comfortable temperature, which boosts occupant comfort and leads to the efficient use of the building throughout its life.

Once structural plans are developed, they will be given to the developer to build the structure around to reach the tender stage with suitable building contractors.

During the shell construction phase, we supervise the design and construction of the shell building while work is conducted on the site.

Finally, we create tender packages to fit out the warehouse and offices internally. All these stages are created with the goal of meeting the current Building Regulations and BREEAM criteria”.

“At Build Warranty, we are thrilled to be involved in this captivating undertaking and to help the Oasis Group create a modern facility that will enable them to continue offering a superior service to their customers”. Andrew Dyson CEO.

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