Life Science
Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC)
Client
UKRI & STFC
Location
Didcot
Value
£495K
Architect
Fairhurst
Principal Contractor
Mace
Project Description
Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) will house specialist plasma-based accelerators using lasers, producing advanced X-ray sources. This project was a new build in the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, and our package included timber doorsets, associated ironmongery, MDF skirting, IPS duct/cubicles, vanity units to WCs, teapoints, and column casings.
The column casings were a feature item at the entrance. They were constructed from High Pressure Laminate (HPL), 10mm thick and pre-formed, reaching heights of 11m. This meant our operatives had to be IPAF-trained to use the M.E.W.P. (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) to reach this height. Due to the column casings penetrating structural steel, all fixings had to be coated in fire-retardant paint.
Quality workmanship that the principal contractor was particularly impressed with was the installation of timber and metal doorsets, meaning Swift Crafted had a minimal number of snags and left the client pleasantly satisfied.
Scope of Works
- Timber & Metal Doorsets
- Ironmongery
- MDF Skirting & Window Boards
- Integrated Plumbing System (IPS)
- Tea Points
- FF&E Items – WC Accessories
- Column Casings
- Corner Guards
- Door & Way Finding Sinage
Community Contribution
Swift Crafted also carried out additional works at the local community hall, aiding Mace’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS). This included installing a teapoint with all white goods and an access serving hatch, which will be used as a soup kitchen for the less fortunate.
