The Background
Procter Contracts has supplied and installed a comprehensive package of fencing, gates and street furniture for The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran, Wales, helping Laing O’Rourke Construction to achieve successful completion of the project. This new-build hospital was due to open in 2021 but, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it partially opened early.
What was the problem?
The Grange University Hospital is the first major new-build hospital in Wales for over 20 years, costing around £350 million. Covering 55,000 m2 and with 560 beds, it will provide specialist and critical care treatment, as well as having a 24-hour acute Assessment Unit and Emergency Department. Laing O’Rourke, as the main contractor, needed to adhere to strict timescales, which meant minimising project risk.
An area of concern was the supply and installation of perimeter security fencing, additional fencing and acoustic barriers, and gates for vehicular and pedestrian access. At the same time, numerous items of street furniture were required.
The Solution
Procter Contracts is an experienced specialist installer of fencing, gates and street furniture – in fact the company is thought to be unique in its capability across all three areas. Furthermore, Procter Contracts has a range of standard products as well as in-house facilities for the design and manufacture of bespoke items. Laing O’Rourke therefore found Procter Contracts to be the ideal partner for The Grange University Hospital, as this ensured there was just one point of contact for all issues relating to fencing, gates and street furniture.
What was the scope of supply?
Over 1000 linear metres of fencing were supplied and installed, including high-security perimeter fencing, acoustic barriers, timber fencing, stock fencing and protection for emergency stairwells. Bespoke louvre screening was designed, manufactured and installed. Twenty gates of standard and bespoke designs were installed for use by vehicles and pedestrians, with two of the vehicular access gates being fully automated double swing gates. In addition, Procter Contracts installed canopies, crash barriers and items of standard and bespoke street furniture; these ranged from ornate seating and stainless steel litter bins, through to pedestrian guardrails and a bus shelter.
How did Procter Contracts respond to challenges?
The Grange University Hospital, like any new-build hospital, was a complex project and inevitably challenges arose in relation to specifications, designs and scheduling. However, Procter Contracts often works on large projects and took everything in its stride.
The Result
Peter Sharpe, the Project Leader at Laing O’Rourke Construction Ltd, commented:
“Their performance throughout has been excellent, they supported Laing O’Rourke in achieving successful completion of the project. The project manager and his team were very supportive in ensuring the agreed milestones were successfully achieved. This was achieved through their customer focus and determination to deliver without compromise. Procter’s proactive and positive approach has alleviated the challenges that come with a project of this nature.
It is a pleasure working with such a professional, forward-thinking company who are solutions-focussed. With Procter’s passion to provide the best service and highest quality products, it gives you the confidence and guarantee of accomplishing the greatest results. Procter Contracts are a key part of Laing O’Rourke’s supply chain and I look forward to working with them again soon.”
The Background
ISG is a global construction services company. For nearly three decades they have provided construction solutions to some of the world’s most successful businesses and cities.
Their vision is to be the world’s most dynamic construction services company, delivering places that help people and businesses thrive. They employ over 2,800 specialists to deliver unbeatable customer experiences fuelled by a fast-paced, ideas-driven culture.
Their customers trust them to deliver — and their repeat business and numerous industry accolades prove it.
The Solution
Procter Contracts have worked closely with ISG’s teams across the UK to deliver effective perimeter security solutions across a range of sectors, solutions and project sizes.
We are committed to deliver innovative solutions and confidence to our customers and in the last two years alone this work has included the following:
Amazon fulfilment centre, Redruth
We supplied all security fencing, security gates and an extensive range of our market leading acoustic fencing. This job was finished on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
Amazon fulfilment centre, Weybridge
Another one of many partnerships with ISG on an Amazon fulfilment centre, this time in Redruth to provide pedestrian and access gates, palisade security fencing and chain link fencing.
Fusion Student Accommodation, Cardiff
ISG has commenced work on a £40m contract with Fusion Students to deliver a major new high-end student accommodation scheme in central Cardiff with 675 bedrooms over 26 floors. Procter assisted with the design, supply and installation of the perimeter security and access control systems.
Fusion Student Accommodation, Swansea
ISG were appointed on the £50m student high-rise accommodation block at Mariner Street in Swansea. The 17-storey project, which will house up to 780 students. Procter provided a range of pedestrian gates and barriers on this project.
Morrison’s Folkestone
Just one year after Folkestone’s Morrison’s was destroyed in a fire, ISG were instrumental in delivering a new and improved store on the same site. Situated close to a residential area, the new supermarket required timber fencing to create a boundary that provided privacy for the overlooking residents.
The Result
We value and take pride in our people, our partnerships and our customers and believe that together we will deliver exceptional work and build long lasting relationships. We take ownership and are trusted and driven to achieve the outcomes our clients want.
Our vision is to be the most trusted company in our chosen markets and provide complex turnkey solutions for security and safety compliant environments. We are committed to providing our clients with peace of mind knowing that they have most appropriate safety and security solutions for their employees, business and their customers.