Polypipe is number one at Old Trafford

Polypipe Building Services, the UK’s leading developer of water management solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, provided an array of key services for mechanical and electrical specialists, Aberla M&E, on a luxurious new development in Manchester.

The £72m No1 Old Trafford development consists of two towers, 15 and 18 storeys, across 214,000 sq ft on the waterfront at Trafford Park. The towers are made up of 354 apartments including six penthouses.

The area around the site is already extensively developed so space was at a premium for Aberla M&E, who decided to use Polypipe’s Advantage service.

Polypipe Advantage offsite fabrication service brings together manufacturing process, project management and logistics methods to provide M&E contractors with a simple, transparent production-based approach that helps to achieve project productivity targets.

Using the Advantage service, Aberla opted for three Polypipe products: Terrain FUZE,  Terrain PVC and MecFlow their award-winning water supply system.

The building program required a fast and reliable install to which MecFlow supports due to the innovative CLICKWELD technology that combines all the benefits of an electrofusion weld with clip connections to reduce on-site installation time, reduce risk and overall cost.

The ease of install of the MecFlow system also allowed skilled labour to be freed up to work in other crucial areas such as the plant room.

This technology helps to save M&E contractors and project managers up to 75% of on-site install time on complex water supply systems when compared to traditional installation methods.

To save time and space on site MecFlow components are supplied to the project site as a complete kit for quick assembly and connected in position. The use of clip connections removes the need for clamping and allows for repositioning before the final welding is applied.

Terrain FUZE is the high performance, modern drainage system used on a wide range of prestigious commercial buildings. It is manufactured from high density polyethylene (HDPE) so has strong abrasion, chemical and temperature resistance. HDPE was specifically used in the in lower levels to avoid the risk of leaks with homogenous welding in the commercial and communal spaces such as the reception area.

Dan Watchorn, Aberla’s Project Manager, said:

“Working with Polypipe Building Services is always a pleasure. From initial design meetings through to installation.

“This was the first project we have installed MecFlow and we have already specified to use on our next upcoming projects.

“The speed and ease which it went in was great and we can confirm there were no failed joints throughout the full works.

Johnathan Greenwood, Strategic Project Manager  at Polypipe Building Services, said:

“We were very excited to work on this project as it was one of the first to use our award-winning MecFlow system and is part of such a major development in Manchester.

“We are very pleased with all the positive feedback that our Advantage Service and market-leading products have received and look forward to working with Aberla on future projects.”

About Polypipe

Polypipe, the UK’s leading manufacturer of climate and water management solutions, manufactures a wide range of complex systems to manage water and enable carbon-efficient heating and ventilation for all sectors of the construction industry, around a core offering of plastic pipe and fittings.

Polypipe is one of Europe’s largest and most innovative manufacturers of plastic piping systems for the residential, commercial, civils and infrastructure sectors by revenue.

The group operates across 19 facilities across the UK, Italy and the Middle East, manufacturing more than 20,000 product lines.

Polypipe Building Services works with consultants and contractors to create its comprehensive range of plumbing and drainage systems.

It pioneered the production of plastic drainage systems in the UK more than 50 years ago and remains the number one choice for engineered, robust drainage solutions for commercial and public buildings, from high-rise developments, hospitals and schools, to hotels and shopping centres.

For more information please visit www.polypipe.com.