Merlin Park – Phase 2

This project was phase 2 of an industrial development with an overall floor area of circa 450,000 sq ft. The unit comprised 120,000 sq ft of floor space with associated loading bays and trailer park.

Client:
Richardson Developments

Location:
Erdington, Birmingham

Project Value:
£8,000,000

Services Provided:
Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy

Added Value:
Extensive ground modelling and the use of lime stabilisation minimised disposal of materials off site and maximised the developable area available.

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Merlin Park – Phase 2

Description

The high bay warehouse included an FM2 floor slab with specialist racking installation, along with a two storey element which housed welfare facilities for staff and drivers.

The site had a number of challenges associated with its development including major service diversions, flood plain alleviation and canal retention.

For further information please contact Dave Copeland, Project Director.