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Burgess House, Leicester Square, Leicester

An ideal system using adaptable materials. ARM Buildings is a pro-active sub contractor and perform to the highest standard. Thomas Fish and Sons like the design and build package that ARM Buildings offer.
For medium and high rise construction we know of no better system. The reasons being quality, speed of erection, air tightness and thermal efficiency. This is one of the few examples of MMC that really works today.

ARM Buildings were awarded a £400,000 contract to supply and install infill wall panels to the substantial urban regeneration project of Leicester Square, one of the city's industrial architectural landmarks.

The £25 million project is a partnership development between Thomas Fish and Sons and Metropolitan Housing Partnership and will, when completed boast 350 apartments.

  • Following a site survey by ARM Buildings engineers panels were prefabricated off site to include window apertures and service penetrations.
  • Panels were formed with 9mm OSB/3 either side of a timber stud frame and infilled with 0.030 W/mK Polystyrene.
  • A high performance breathable membrane to the external face reduced any potential risk of condensation within the building structure.
  • The use of panels reduced construction time and provided a dry envelope early in the programme.
  • Panels were supplied with counter battens on the internal face to allow for on-site installation of multi-foil insulation.
  • An overall U Value of 0.18 W/m2K was achieved, giving the Housing Association the benefit of lower running costs for the tenants.