Bethell

Project name: Bethell
Sector: Office block
Location: Kearsley, Greater Manchester
Supplied by: Wernick Refurbished Buildings
Accommodation type: Two-storey modular office
No. of modules: 13 modules
Programme length: 3 months
Features: Large internal windows, open plan office, meeting rooms, toilets, canteen
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Requirement

​Bethell Group were in need of a new head office building located in the Greater Manchester area and turned to a modular building solution because it was both time and cost-effective.
The client had received planning permission for a 15 m x 15 m modular structure. This type of design would not normally be feasible with refurbished modules, as the industry standard sizes for modular units are typically 9.6 m or 12 m in length.
To satisfy Bethell's planning requirements, the Wernick Refurbished Buildings team had to think outside the box and create a unique and innovative modular building structure.
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Solution

Wernick partnered with a structural consultant to create a design that incorporated a combination of new and refurbished modular bays.

This innovative design included a 12 m modular bay that was placed at a right angle to ten other modules, creating a 15 m x 12 m structure. The team then built two 3 m x 3 m bays to attach to the existing modules, completing the 15 m x 15 m modular building block.

Crews were able to reuse the steel frames from existing bays, effectively reducing our carbon output. All other materials were brand new in order to ensure a high quality, reliable and economical modular building.

Due to this hybrid structure, the Wernick team was able to meet the client’s exact specifications by constructing a high-quality, adaptable modular building, allowing the client to maintain their existing planning application.

The two-storey office block is outfitted with a plastisol external finish. The interior contains an open office floor plan and features partitions, special backing boards in the toilets and canteens.

This building is equipped with CO2-friendly features such as ceiling-mounted air conditioning, eco-friendly taps, PIR lighting and UPVC double-glazed windows.

Wernick Refurbished Buildings Sales Manager Kieran Webberley commented: “This project was very unique because we utilised a combination of new and refurbished modules. As the steel frames were already made, there was no need to create more. This saved time, cost, and reduced our carbon footprint.”