Case Study

Project Overview:

Location: Kings Road Park, Chelsea Crk, London, SW6 2FR

Project Duration: March 2024 to March 2025 – 12 months

Scope of Work: Curtain walling, cladding, copings, louvres, canopies, and stair overrun including full frame, doors, and external walls

Project Description:

DMC Walling was appointed by St William Homes to design, supply and install the Curtain walling, cladding, copings, louvres, canopies, and stair overrun including full frame, doors, and external walls

Services Provided:

• Design & Engineering: Full technical design development, including structural calculations, thermal performance analysis, and coordination with other trades.
• Procurement & Logistics: Supply of all façade elements including system components and bespoke fabrications.
• Installation: Skilled on-site installation of all envelope elements to program and safety standards.
• QA Management: Full quality assurance processes implemented throughout the design and installation stages.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Robust adherence to all site and statutory health and safety protocols.

Challenges Faced:

• Tight Programme: Working within delivery timeline on a high-density development site required meticulous planning and coordination.
• Complex Interface Details: Coordinating junctions between multiple envelope elements and interfacing trades demanded precision detailing and flexibility during installation.
• Urban Site Constraints: Operating in a constrained central London location posed logistical challenges related to deliveries, storage.
• High Design Specification: Meeting premium aesthetic and performance standards for a development required a high level of finish and attention to detail

Results:

• On-Time Delivery: All elements delivered within programme to support the client's overall construction schedule.
• High-Quality Installation: Achieved excellent finish quality, with all systems meeting or exceeding performance standards for weatherproofing, thermal performance, and visual appearance.
• Client Satisfaction: Positive feedback from St William on both the process and the final result, with ongoing collaboration for future phases of the development.
• Zero Reportable Incidents: Maintained a safe working environment throughout the project duration with no health and safety incidents.