First Prison Panels are cast
The first precast panels for a new Category ‘B’ prison complex at Featherstone near Wolvehampton have been cast on behalf of PCE Design & Build.
The panels, the first of around 1,250 high quality architectural precast panels, have been produced at the Brigg facility of Techrete UK. PCE has been selected to design, procure and erect the precast components of the prison with a 53-week construction programme on site beginning towards the end of April.
PCE will be responsible for the project delivery of all the major structures, working in partnership with main contractor Kier Build, the major projects arm of Kier Group plc, which has been awarded the £150 million plus contract by the Ministry of Justice. PCE will construct a total of 10 structures, principally three 480-place house blocks and including all associated entry and facilities buildings that make up the complete scheme.
In total some 12,000 precast concrete elements will be managed by PCE's experienced design, procurement and construction teams. The structural solution will be based on PCE's fast track formula for precast concrete crosswall construction. Fully integrated shower solutions and the development of off-site fully glazed window systems are just two of the key innovations developed by PCE and the supply chain for this project. Techrete is one of four main supply chain partners selected for the project by PCE.
