Architecture & Enclosure
Closing the building: roof, walls, facade, floors, industrial doors, and support spaces.
Phase 06 in short
The building envelope sets the plant’s operating cost for decades. A badly detailed roof leaks in the first heavy rain, uninsulated walls make the cooling system work harder, and epoxy laid over concrete that has not dried delaminates within months. This phase overlaps with structure, starting in areas already under roof so that interior MEP work can begin earlier.
What we do
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Roofing: metal deck, insulation, vapour barrier, skylights, gutters, flashings, roof ventilators or monitors.
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Walls: precast panels, insulated metal panels, lightweight blockwork, or a combination driven by thermal and fire requirements.
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Facade and external finishes including composite panel, glazing, frames, and painting.
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Floors: epoxy, floor hardener, or vinyl in designated areas, with forklift aisle and safety zone marking.
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Industrial doors: roller shutters, sectional doors, high-speed doors, dock levellers, and dock shelters at the loading bays.
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Support spaces: offices, meeting rooms, canteen, changing rooms, lockers, toilets, prayer room, switch rooms, and stores.
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Cleanroom or temperature-controlled interior fit-out where the production process requires it.
What you receive
- Architectural as-built drawings
- Roof leak and water spray test results
- Envelope material certificates and warranties
- Colour schedule, floor marking, and area signage layout
- Architectural defect list with close-out status
| Roof testing | Spray test before ceilings close |
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| Epoxy floor | Concrete moisture test before application |
| Fire resistance | Per fire service clearance |
| Loading bay | Dock leveller and dock shelter |
| Typical duration | 8–20 weeks, overlapping with structure |
Questions about this phase
- When should the epoxy floor be laid?
- After the concrete is dry enough and after the trades that would damage the surface are finished. Laying it early almost always ends in rework. We measure the concrete’s moisture content rather than just counting the days since the pour.
- Is roof insulation worth the cost?
- For air-conditioned areas, it almost always pays back through energy savings. For unconditioned warehouses, the main benefit is a lower working temperature and less condensation. We run the numbers per project rather than making it an automatic standard.