SOUTHEND PIER
SUPPLY & FIT: SOUTHEND PIER
Battling against inclement weather and the tide, the LFS team drew on decades of experience in passive fire protection to complete a challenging, but vital supply and fit scope of work at the Essex landmark.
Commencing in November 2023, the project scope included the replacement of seven internal door sets at Southend Pier, as well as the reinforcement and replacement of the window surrounds within the Grade II listed architecture.
Originally designed by renowned civil engineer James Brunlees, the Pier boasts original crittal windows, which, through decades of exposure to the elements, required improvement works to meet the Council’s high standards of health and safety.
For this scope of work, LFS carried out the following:
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Removal of the crittal windows
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Replacement of the sole plates
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Replacement of the mullions
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Reinstallation of the original crittal windows
During this phase of the project, timing was paramount, as the team had to organise their schedule taking into consideration tide times and the working hours of those utilising the offices only reachable via the walkway LFS were working in.
By removing the windows the walkway became open to the elements, meaning timely replacement and reinstallation was critical to avoid exposing the internal structure, and the people within, to the harsh North Sea.
In addition to the above scope of work, Clive Graham Associates contracted LFS to install seven door sets, including Q-Mark FD30 fire doors on the first and ground floor electrical risers. FD30 fire doors are internal doors which give around 30 minutes of fire protection.
Location:
Southend, Essex, UK
Date:
November/December 2023
Client:
Clive Graham Associates
Daniel Peters, Pre Construction Director of Clive Graham Associates, said,
“LFS’ expertise and experience were evident throughout the project, and their efforts have undoubtedly been pivotal to the project’s overall success."
Jim Hannon, Managing Director at LFS, said,
“The Southend Pier contract is the first project that London Fire Solutions and Clive Graham Associates have worked on together, and marks the beginning of a strong working relationship bolstered by the success of this atypical project for Southend-On-Sea City Council.
“The scope of this project was not one we see every day, and demonstrates that our team’s extensive experience in passive fire protection and depth of skills can benefit our clients in a range of projects and scenarios.”
