Ryebridge’s run of awards successes continues with the news that the company has been recognised as a regional winner in the LABC Building Excellence Awards.
LABC (Local Authority Building Control) represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales, and the awards are the largest business to business accolades in the sector.
They recognise quality in all types of building project and individual contributions in the construction industry, and reward excellent buildings, outstanding companies, and partnerships and individuals that go that extra mile.
Ryebridge was the winner for the Central region in the category of Best Non-residential Extension, Alteration or Conversion.
We had been nominated alongside our partners London Luton Airport and architects Rock Townsend for our work on constructing LLA’s new mezzanine floor in the International Departures Lounge.
This project, which has also been shortlisted for a host of other awards this year, drew on Ryebridge’s 15 years of experience as the framework civils company at the site, and was achieved in the spirit of collaboration between all stakeholders as part of our ongoing support of the airport’s growth.
Described as the most complex construction project ever undertaken inside the LLA terminal, the design and build of a new mezzanine floor in the IDL needed to take place without any disruption to airport operations.
It was delivered in partnership with the LLA Development Team, and required collaboration with designers, structural engineers, sub-contractors, airside operations, airport security, airport technical services, terminal duty managers and airport concessions.
Most of the work took place at night to avoid disruption caused by noise and dust, and because of the risks posed by carrying out major construction work in an active terminal.
Careful consideration was given to minimise disruption to airport operations and maintain the comfort and safety of the public, surrounding concessionaires and other airport operatives and contractors at all times.
One new foundation base was positioned under the luggage chutes which had to remain operational throughout the project. This required a Ryebridge team working initially on their hands and knees, hand-digging the base and shovelling the soil onto a conveyor belt which discharged it into electric motored wheelbarrows to walk out to the skips.
Ryebridge managing director Sean Scully said: “We always knew this was going to be an incredibly challenging project, working under rigorous conditions to maintain airport operations, and it is reassuring that our peers in the construction industry have recognised this with a host of nominations for the work in various awards.
“We hope this national coverage highlights just what Ryebridge is capable of, and encourages other organisations to engage us in the future.”
Luton Borough Council service manager for building control consultancy, Karen Amos, added: “Ryebridge is a local company who share Luton Borough Council’s vision to improve the quality and standards of building in the town, and these awards showcase the fantastic compliant builds that can be achieved with that ethos. Congratulations to all involved!”
The national finals of the LABC Building Excellence Awards will take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane on Friday January 23, when Ryebridge will be up against winners from 11 other regions for the grand prize.
