BSBG and Mount Anvil complete inspection of pods for Silk District Phase 2 project

BSBG and Mount Anvil complete Silk District Phase 2 Pod inspection

Words by BSBG Media Team, Thursday 07 October 2021

Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG) and London developer Mount Anvil have completed a Prefabricated Pod mock-up inspection for the Silk District Phase 2 project - at the factory of bathroom Pod manufacturer Kubex, located in Hull.

Joining BSBG Associate Mark Vaughan for the first inspection were Mount Anvil Project Director, Andy Hunt; Technical Coordinator, Krystal Stewart, as well as Simon Cooke, Design Project Manager for contractor HE Simm.

The use of Prefabricated Pods in projects, particularly on the design and construction of bathrooms and WCs, provides benefits across the board in terms of quality control and management, streamlining construction and cost control. BSBG has utilised Prefabricated Pods in numerous projects over course of the last decade, including on Bluewaters Residences, JA Lake View Hotel and Aloft City Centre Deira. The process of Pod design and manufacture requires a close working strategy with contractors to align the documentation with construction methodology. Typically, BSBG has worked with Pod manufactures that utilise GRC bases with a steel framework, however the Silk District Phase 2 project is unique, as it features Pods made from a full steel frame system.

“Pods are included in three apartment types on the Silk District Phase 2 project; Affordable, Intermediate and Private,” Mark Vaughan explained. “The quality produced by Kubex is first class, and we’re delighted with the end product.”

From left to right: model axo view / model realistic view / inspection photo

During the factory visit, discussions were held to finalise installation sequencing of the 333 Pods at the scheme. Mark explained that installation in certain locations at the project is made more complex due to the need for back-to-back Pods, however the team worked together to finalise the installation strategy at the visit. Kubex are now targeting completion of the first batch of Pods in November.

From left to right: model axo view / model realistic view / inspection photo

Mark continued: “As you can see from the images, the quality of the Pods is fantastic, and this is to the credit of the IFC documentation produced by BSBG. When it came to detailing and communicating the design intent, there was no stone left unturned. The Revit 3D representation, which we provide on all of our Pod drawings, ensures there is no ambiguity.”

An example of how BSBG approaches Pod drawings, which is also accompanied by detailed sections and associated 1:5/1:2 details as required

Having recently relocated from the BSBG Dubai Headquarters to work in the London studio, BSBG BIM Coordinator Ahmad Al Homsi has been a central figure in the execution of the bathroom Pods, and the overall success of the project to this point. “Ahmad has been a key member of the team on the project,” Mark said. “From initial analysis of the design documentation and Revit modelling, to clash detection and subsequent rectification and coordination, his work on the project has been exceptional. Credit must also be given to Kubex and their approach in taking on the same attitude towards continuing that level of detail to ensure the design intent has been understood correctly, and is being achieved within their construction methods and constraints.”

Ahmad joins the London studio in a period of expansion for BSBG in the UK. A number of experienced Dubai-based staff have completed, or are due to complete, a relocation to London, including Associate Director Alistair Bradley, and with several newly awarded projects in the pipeline, recruitment within the London Studio continues.

Find out more about the current job opportunities in London, and apply here.

BSBG Media Team

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