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Robert Gordon University achieves Practical Completion

16/05/2008

Create are pleased to announce that the new Strategic and Support Services Building for Robert Gordon University reached Practical Completion on the 14th May 2008.

The structure comprises of three upper concrete suspended slabs using the semi-precast cobiax system.  The factory finish grade A pre-cast panels give the ideal soffit for this naturally ventilated building.  The exposed concrete finish utilises the necessary inherent thermal mass of the concrete to assist the control of temperature within the building. 

The client was particularly impressed with the finish to the concrete soffit and resisted painting it.

The top floor has been constructed in steel as comfort cooling in this area was requested by the client.  From this roof construction we utilised cellular beams to allow services to be kept within the structure zone of the roof.  Designing metal structural decking and the fixings to the roof steelwork achieved the required diaphragm action needed thus mitigating the need for steel roof bracing.  These factors collectively reduced the height of the overall building and cladding costs.

Both the client and the design team are very impressed with this flexible building that meets all space requirements while offering a highly sustainable design with particular attention to reduced lifecycle costs.