Bethell

Requirement

Bethell Group were in need of a new head office building located in the Greater Manchester area and turned to a modular building solution because it was both time and cost-effective.
The client had received planning permission for a 15 m x 15 m modular structure. This type of design would not normally be feasible with refurbished modules, as the industry standard sizes for modular units are typically 9.6 m or 12 m in length.
To satisfy Bethell’s planning requirements, the Wernick Refurbished Buildings team had to think outside the box and create a unique and innovative modular building structure.

  • Project name: Bethell
  • Sector: Office block
  • Location: Kearsley, Greater Manchester
  • Supplied by: Wernick Refurbished Buildings
  • Wernick Refurbished Buildings: Two-storey modular office
  • No. of modules: 13 modules
  • Programme length: 3 months
  • Features: Large internal windows, open plan office, meeting rooms, toilets, canteen

Solutions

Wernick partnered with a structural consultant to create a design that incorporated a combination of new and refurbished modular bays.

This innovative design included a 12 m modular bay that was placed at a right angle to ten other modules, creating a 15 m x 12 m structure. The team then built two 3 m x 3 m bays to attach to the existing modules, completing the 15 m x 15 m modular building block.

Crews were able to reuse the steel frames from existing bays, effectively reducing our carbon output. All other materials were brand new in order to ensure a high quality, reliable and economical modular building.

Due to this hybrid structure, the Wernick team was able to meet the client’s exact specifications by constructing a high-quality, adaptable modular building, allowing the client to maintain their existing planning application.

The two-storey office block is outfitted with a plastisol external finish. The interior contains an open office floor plan and features partitions, special backing boards in the toilets and canteens.

This building is equipped with CO2-friendly features such as ceiling-mounted air conditioning, eco-friendly taps, PIR lighting and UPVC double-glazed windows.

This project was very unique because we utilised a combination of new and refurbished modules. As the steel frames were already made, there was no need to create more. This saved time, cost, and reduced our carbon footprint.

Kieran Webberley
Wernick Refurbished Buildings Sales Manager