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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ADCO were contracted to upgrade the existing reception and canteen areas for ClearStream Technologies in Co. Wexford. ClearStream is a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility employing approx. 230 employees. During post tender negotiations ADCO were asked to price additional works to the conference room on the understanding that if successful that this work would be completed within the same programme of 2 weeks
Challenges Faced
- The plant works a five day week with two ten hour shifts, therefore all demolition work had to be carried out over the first weekend of the project.
- As it is a live plant and there was a lot of interface with personnel a detailed access and escape route plan had to be drawn up and approved by the company Safety Officer prior to commencement of work, with signage and hoarding being erected throughout the workareas.
- As work progressed it became apparent that some of the existing services were inadequate and had to be upgraded to comply with current regulations.
- Changes and decisions were made throughout the contract to further enhance the finishes.
Innovations
The client had a dedicated Site Project Engineer assisted by the Maintenance Manager to liaise on an ongoing base with ADCO so that no time was lost when decisions had to be made regarding changes and that there was no downtime to production when services had to be relocated or new supplies brought in.
Successes
- Although the value of the work increased by over 50%, the contract was completed within the two week time frame which included a bank holiday weekend.
- The staff are delighted with the new canteen facilities and many favorable comments have been passed about the reception and conference room areas.
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