As a member of the Floor Deck Contractors Group of the Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA), Metaldeck are pleased to announce the publication of the revised MCRMA Technical Paper No. 13 - Composite Slabs and Beams Using Steel Decking: Best Practice for Design and Construction.
This updated document has been developed in partnership with The Steel Construction Institute (SCI). The document provides guidance to Clients, Architects, Engineers and anyone involved with composite steel deck and concrete construction on best practice and procedures.
Hilton Hotel - Heathrow Terminal 5 - 01/09/2009
Metaldeck have recently secured decking and concrete works on the prestigious new Hilton Hotel being constructed at Heathrows Terminal 5 from John Sisk and Sons Ltd worth in excess of half million pounds.
This fast track project commenced on site in June 2009 and Metaldeck are scheduled to begin decking deliveries on the 12,000 m2 scheme in late August 2009 to coincide with the erection of the steel frame which is being carried out by Atlas Ward Structures.
The floordeck design uses Kingspan MD80 in thicknesses upto 1.5mm in a series of single span conditions to form the mezzanine and first floor slabs which are upto 200mm thick.
The construction of the Hotel uses a hybrid of steel frame and decking to the lower levels with precast and concrete walls and slabs above to form the bedroom pods and circulation areas.
Metaldeck's package solution was selected in close open competition from two other alternative decking suppliers and the concrete expertise demonstrated by the company proved to be the deciding factor in the tender process.
The main portion of steel and decking is due to be completed within a 12 week duration.
Metaldeck Ltd make Lancashires Hot 100 2009 - 06/08/2009
Each year Lancashire Business View Magazine publishes its analysis of the most profitable SME's in Lancashire and Bolton which are ranked by pre-tax profitability.
Metaldeck Ltd gained 37th position as a new entry into the league table by posting a pretax profit of £864,390.
This is the third Hot 100 compiled by Haworths Chartered Accountants and provides a fascinating overview of the breadth of successful companies in the region.
This year the Hot 100 made a total profit of £89.5 million on a combined turnover of £1.07 billion giving an average return of 8.45% which,intriguingly ,is a higher % than the previous year.
Metaldeck appears as one of the top performing Construction related businesses in the region and the second most successful business in the Skelmersdale.
On the face of it, it would appear that Lancashire companies are working smarter and many of the same businesses appear on the 2009 list as were present in 2008.
With a strong forward order book Metaldeck Ltd are confident that they will feature in the top 50 next year and continue to prove that despite the recession innovative companies can remain profitable and successful.
Stadium & School Contracts Boost Forward Order Book. - 29/07/2009
Metaldeck has secured £2.2 million of composite decking and concrete orders in June in two seperate contracts for Bradford BSF Schools and the long awaited Brighton Community Stadium.
Bradford Schools, for Educo the Joint Venture school specialist set up by Costain and Ferrovial , involves 40,000 m2 of Kingspan deck and insitu concrete slabs on three new secondary schools Hanson, Beckfoot and Greenhead and The Grange Technology College.
Decking deliveries commence in early August 2009 to coincide with steel erection and completion of all subcontract works is scheduled for the end of 2009.
The project involves Metaldeck Ltd designing the decking and concrete slabs to incorporate underfloor heating pipes and manifold locations within the depth of the structural concrete to a large proportion of the slab area.
In excess of 6,000 m3 of concrete will be poured by Metaldeck on the projects in a 16 week overall period.
The development of Brighton Community Stadium commences on site late July 2009 involving the detailing,supply and installation of 19,000 m2 of Kingspan MD60 to the East,West and North Stands.
The project was secured from Watson Steel Structures (part of the Severfield Rowan Group) based in Bolton after an extensive redesign and tender process and is due to complete in July 2010.
Sara Henshaw ,Metaldeck Sales and Estimating Manager, commented that the size,complexity and fast track programme of the two projects reflects the broad range of schemes that Metaldeck are able to undertake on a regular basis for major clients across the UK.
Metaldeck Ltd stands tall at the Specialist Awards - 29/07/2009
Metaldeck Ltd, the UK’s fastest growing supplier and installer of metal and concrete floordeck systems, has received High Commendation at the 2009 Specialist Awards, for its range of in-situ concrete floordeck slabs, and installation expertise. The company was shortlisted in the Concrete category, due to the work of the company’s concrete division, which procures and delivers composite deck and concrete slabs, completing installations at sites throughout the UK.
The awards, held at the London Hilton on 5th March, are organised and hosted by Construction News to celebrate the achievements of specialist contractors and the services they provide to UK construction. Metaldeck received High Commendation at the ceremony, coming second only to industry giants Stephenson, and beating industry stalwarts Stewarts Industrial Flooring. The judges awarded Metaldeck the prize because “it was an enthusiastic business, that identified a gap in the market, and exploited it successfully.”
Metaldeck,a Kingspan PLC approved company,has the expertise and technology to identify and provide a suitable design solution for the deck and concrete elements on any project, and has the ability to complete the installation quickly and without disrupting other activities on a site throughout the UK. Recent developments by Kingspan PLC and its supply partners have produced new longspan decking product to compete with precast concrete and steel fibre reinforced concrete for use on composite decking giving Metaldeck an even greater range of design options and solutions.
Graham Hewitt, Managing Director at Metaldeck comments: “Since the MBO in September 2007, everyone at Metaldeck has been pulling in the same direction to help this business grow and become the UK’s best floor decking provider.
“From speaking to people at these awards and receiving the praise from our contemporaries and customers, I know that everyone at Metaldeck should be proud that we are continuing to drive the business forward and extend the range of products and services we are able to offer. Being recognised and commended as a concrete specialist at the Construction National Specialist Awards is a great endorsement of the skills and expertise we possess that are helping Metaldeck become firmly established as a leading Subcontractor in the UK construction industry.”
