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Oxtalls Campus, University of Gloucester
Award winning building constructed
with PERI formwork
One of the UK’s biggest state-of-the-art sports science campuses at The University of Gloucestershire showcased the use of a range of PERI formwork and falsework for a new 3-storey extension.
Main contractor, HBG Construction appointed Thames Valley Construction to erect the three storeyhigh concrete frame within a 14 week programme. PERI’s TRIO wall panel formwork, MULTIPROP tables, FB 180 platforms and VARIO girder column formwork were used to facilitate a speedy and safe construction of the 1,800 tonne reinforced concrete structure.
In a three week period, Thames Valley Construction used over 2,000 m² of PERI formwork for the new extension. Four cores were cast using PERI TRIO wall panel formwork and 40 VARIO Columns (comprising an assortment of rectangular and circular columns of different dimensions) were used for the construction of 2,700 m² exposed columns.
In addition, PERI MULTIPROP tables with Aluminium primary beams enabled the swift assembly of the slabs. FB 180 platforms were erected around the structure to provide access for operatives working on the slab and installing the TRIO formwork panels for the walls. The site personnel were particularly impressed by the vast working area provided by the platforms in such as short space of time. Rather than having to erect scaffolding they were able to simply crane them onto pre-cast brackets in just a few minutes.
Originally designed by Architects, Fielden Clegg Bradley, with consultancy firm, WSP, the client wanted a low energy design building. The result is a contemporary building which has won the Civic Trust Award in 2003 for sustainability and also the RIBA 2003 Award for architectural standard and contribution to the local environment.
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FB 180 Platform System
VARIO GT 24 Column formwork
TRIO
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Dean Pumford
Site Foreman
“The main building remained open during construction and so we had to operate within a very restricted site with limited access. PERI were able to offer a ’just in time’ delivery programme thus alleviating any potential problems we may have had during the project.“
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| Contractor: |
Thames Valley Construction Ltd. |
| Field Service: |
PERI UK, Dartford office |
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Field Service:
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PERI Ltd., United Kingdom
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PERI scope 01.2007 GB
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