FP McCann’s precast concrete T-Beam and Block flooring system has been installed as part of a £17.5 million state-of-the-art social housing project in the Midlothian village, Gorebridge.
Leading Scottish housebuilder Cruden is underway with the unique residential development that will deliver a diverse range of housing options, including 75 flats, cottage flats and houses. Notably, the scheme will feature 10 extra care units, 2 bariatric units and a 4-bedroom, 6 person wheel-chair accessible house.
Cruden has been working closely with partners Midlothian Council and architect Hackland & Dore to ensure the design of the development is tailored to meet the diverse needs of the Gorebridge community and the end result will be an impressive residential site with accessibility, sustainability and community at its core.
In addition to the innovative heat-pump heating solutions, the homes will feature advanced insulation techniques. High-performance insulation will ensure that the homes are energy-efficient, maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures year-round while reducing energy consumption and utility costs for tenants.
Contributing to the advanced heating and insulation features on the project to ensure that the homes are energy efficient and aligned with Scotland’s ambitious aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to promote sustainable and renewable energy, FP McCann’s precast concrete T-Beam and Block flooring has been specified as a single span system across the brickwork foundation layer. The tried and tested beam and block process not only provides a solid and safe working platform, but also a floor that has excellent thermal insulation, fire resisting and noise reducing properties.
This offsite manufactured precast concrete foundation flooring system is quick and simple to install. It speeds up the build process as it allows for groundworks to continue uninterrupted during inclement weather
The FP McCann pre-stressed reinforced precast concrete T-Beams are 150mm deep with single span lengths of 5375mm. Standard building blocks are simply placed between beam spans to complete the floor.
Commenting on the T-Beam and Block flooring, Willie Marshall Senior Site Manager for Cruden says, “This offsite manufactured precast concrete foundation flooring system is quick and simple to install. It speeds up the build process as it allows for groundworks to continue uninterrupted during inclement weather. Reducing the requirement for ready mixed concrete and mortar at foundation level is a major benefit in the early stages of the build”.