Development Lab Extension

Equans

Background:

A turnkey contractor enlisted Stancold to deliver the cleanroom envelope for a Deeside pharma extension, where the existing Kingspan system would be complemented by the specified MIDDAS non- progressive panels and associated framework.

Fortunately, Stancold’s team has extensive experience delivering this type of cleanroom envelope project.

Process:

The team collaborated with MIDDAS and the contractor to design the envelope, reworking the Kingspan layout to form a lobby and incorporating fire rated MIDDAS panels.

MIDDAS offers their panel systems with a mineral fibre core to satisfy fire-rated requirements.

Project Delivery:

Over four weeks on site, Stancold installed the cleanroom layout, combining the existing Kingspan system with a bespoke MIDDAS framework for the extension, including a gowning room and lobby, and complete with the specified MIDDAS doors and vision panels.

Stancold also managed the installation of a Kingspan vision panel and infill panel in the existing space of the facility.

Our team values any opportunity to further our experience with non-progressive cleanroom panel systems like MIDDAS.

Our team reliably delivers cleanroom envelope builds using either a progressive panel system or a non‑progressive system such as MIDDAS.

Mark Kendrick, Business Development Director

non-progressive cleanroom; development lab extension

Location	Deeside
Building Use	Pharmaceutical Development
Panel Core	Plasterboard; Plasterboard w/ Internal Mineral Fibre Core
Panel Supplier	MIDDAS
Panel Thickness	100mm
Panel Requirements	320m²
Services	Unrivalled Technical Expertise
	Coordination with Multiple Contractors
	Utilisation of Multiple Panel Systems

Battery Manufacturer Cleanroom

Lithium Battery Research

Background:

As a result of our expertise and bespoke cleanroom envelope packages, Stancold were awarded a new-build contract with a battery research organisation that specialises in reusing and recycling tin mining materials to create lithium batteries.

Process:

The client requested the new-build cleanroom as part of a pilot phase for a large-scale facility in the long-term.

Throughout the contract, the team collaborated closely with the manufacturing equipment contractor, who would later install the new machinery.

Included in the scope was the design and installation of double personnel doors for ease of access and a vision panel to enhance visibility within the facility.

Project Delivery:

The team’s flexibility and proactive nature allowed them to build the initial walls during the first site visit, leaving a pre-designed opening to allow for the manufacturing equipment to be installed.

Due to the nature of the client’s work, a phased installation was required. The second phase began once the new equipment had been installed, resulting in the team returning to seal the room.

As per the client’s request, the team installed treadplate wall protection across the cleanroom perimeter in order to minimise the risk of potential damages.

The teams’ flexibility in this project left the client satisfied with the results.

Mark Kendrick, Business Development Director

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University Cold Store Facility

Veterinary Anatomical Research

The Brief

An M&E contractor already working with Stancold approached the team directly for the cold store scope within a university veterinary anatomical research facility in Bristol. The requirement was a dual-compartment chiller and freezer for the storage of equine cadavers, delivered inside a live, occupied campus building without interrupting scheduled teaching or research.

Our Approach

With refrigeration sitting within the contractor’s own scope, the envelope needed a specialist who could take it off their plate entirely – design, panel selection, access planning and installation – and return it complete and right first time. Several factors shaped delivery:

A live academic environment with scheduled classes and research continuing throughout
Delicate learning materials requiring careful relocation and securing before works began
A dual-compartment chiller and freezer within one envelope, each with manual sliding doors for ease of access
Restricted site access and a working area to be secured and segregated from building users

The initial site survey was coordinated directly within the university’s timetable, allowing the programme to be agreed around their operations, rather than in conflict with them.

Delivery in Action

Kingspan QuadCore was utilised across the entire scope, at 80mm to the chiller and 125mm to the freezer, with 114m² of panelling forming both compartments and manual sliding doors to each.

Working within a secured construction area, the team integrated into the live building without disruption to academic activity, managing their own segregation, access and material movements so the contractor was not drawn into day-to-day coordination.

The installation was completed to specification and to programme, allowing the contractor to hand the facility back to the university without knock-on effect to scheduled teaching and research programme.

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N+1 Air Freight Storage Facilities

Air Freight Services

Background:

Following the success of a prior project, CREST were contacted directly to help a pre-existing client design and build a coldstore, freezer, and ambient room for their second warehouse following a relocation.

Process:

The client required a fast turnaround, prompting CREST’s team to conduct a comprehensive site survey within just four days of the initial enquiry.

The scope of the project included the design of a bespoke reinforced freezer floor. Due to the nature of our client’s onsite operations, the traditional concrete flooring wouldn’t cope with the pressure from the excessive weight of the cargo pallets.

Our team’s strong communication and commitment to meeting client needs enabled us to deliver three high-quality designs, giving the client clear options to match their requirements.

Project Delivery:

Despite the tight schedule, the team were fully prepared to begin installation on-site within six weeks of the initial enquiry.

Due to the nature of the client’s work, the challenge of working in a live everchanging environment was presented. However, with the team’s extensive installation experience, the planning and delivery service ran smoothly.

Along with the bespoke freezer flooring, as part of the project scope we provided our N+1 refrigeration package that conducts constant temperature-mapping.

Our team worked incredibly hard in a live working environment.

Bob Stevenson, Senior Design Manager

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Cleanroom Reconfiguration

Specialist Coatings

Background:

After a prior successful installation, CREST were approached directly to reconfigure 25% of the previous cleanroom installation to allow for larger equipment to be installed.

Process:

Due to the size of the new larger machinery, as part of the scope, the team were required to design and build a new bulkhead in accordance with the existing facility plan.

Not only did the walls and ceilings of the selected area need to be redesigned, but the fire escape system and refrigeration airflow systems also needed to be updated to accommodate the new area layout.

Project Delivery:

Upon arrival, the team faced a strict two-week shutdown to accommodate our work. The team’s ability to work flexibly to the client’s needs further allowed for a planned phased construction. Once the machinery was in place, the team returned to the site to complete the build.

The team also reconfigured the site’s airflow system to ensure the correct temperature and air control was in place.

The team ensured the safety of the pre-existing manufacturing equipment by maintaining a controlled environment by sectioning them off, creating a clean and secure workspace.

The team have been incredibly flexible in their working conditions, we couldn’t be more proud of them.

Steve Gunning, CREST Contract Manager

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ADC Manufacturing Facility Fit-Out