Capella Laboratory, Cambridge updates
The building was designed to provide world class scientific and research facilities with a stringent requirement to minimise vibrational effects when occupied and in use, due to the very sensitive scientific equipment that is being installed.
How University of Exeter and PCE met “stringent” vibration control requirements
Vibration serviceability not compromised despite constricted site space A highly successful collaboration between the Vibration Engineering Section (VES) of the University of Exeter and PCE Ltd enabled stringent vibration control requirements to be met, according [...]
Hybrid techniques provide “shining example of modern concrete construction”
Offsite Hybrid "kit of parts" approach provides considerable customer and environmental benefits Despite the complexities of the Capella project in Cambridge, a combination of effective BIM implementation and the utilisation of offsite manufactured precast components [...]
“Winner of winners” recognition for PCE’s offsite engineered laboratory project
Offsite engineered concrete construction methods successfully address "significant" site challenges PCE Ltd was recently acclaimed as recipients of the Offsite Construction Awards Winner of winners award - beating over 200 other "pioneering projects" and "innovative products", according to [...]
PCE awards for offsite hybrid construction project in UK
Best practice in offsite construction The annual Offsite Construction Awards, "are a platform to showcase innovation, celebrate best practice and recognise overall expertise in offsite construction." The prestigious ‘Winner of Winners’ Award (being received by PCE's [...]
2 Offsite Awards for PCE’s contribution to Capella project in Cambridge
PCE named double winners working in partnership with Kier PCE Ltd has achieved success at the recent Offsite Awards in London for its work in partnership with Kier on the prestigious Capella Project. PCE were [...]
PCE assist Kier to win Construction News Award
Project described as “a template for the future of our industry” PCE Ltd are delighted that their involvement with Kier on the Capella Laboratory project in Cambridge has resulted in the Main Contractor being awarded the prestigious [...]
Capella update 16 – small site footprint doesn’t delay completion
Hybrid precast construction benefits for Kier The Capella Laboratory in Cambridge is on the verge of completion. Main contractors the Kier Group, have benefited from the partnership with PCE Ltd, whose hybrid construction techniques have enable the [...]
Capella update 15 – integration of precast façade
Complex services strategy pays dividends The Capella Laboratory in Cambridge is being constructed by PCE Ltd using two cranes on a confined site - with a relatively small footprint between two existing and in-use facilities. The building [...]
Capella update 14 – 120m2 external pre glazed cladding per day per crane
10 metre high panels being installed onto hybrid frame The benefits of hybrid construction are being showcased on site in Cambridge as the first offsite constructed external pre-glazed panels arrive at the Capella site. The facility is being [...]
Capella update 13 – final precast concrete columns installed
External glazed panels to follow next The last precast column has been erected on site at Capella, Cambridge, with the project still running on time. The facility is being constructed by PCE Ltd to provide world [...]
Capella update 12 – 5th floor construction
Capella in Cambridge showcasing precast concrete advantages The finished building has an uncompromising requirement to minimise vibrational effects when it is occupied and in use because of the very sensitive nature of the scientific equipment that will [...]
Precast concrete construction – this is what can be achieved in 105 days!
The benefits of PCE's offsite hybrid construction techniques demonstrated The Capella Laboratory in Cambridge, being constructed by PCE Ltd in conjunction with consulting engineers Arup and main contractor the Kier Group is progressing rapidly. PCE are delivering the seven suspended floors of [...]
Capella update 10 – overcoming the problems of a small site footprint
Construction with 2 cranes on a confined site progressing well Construction of the Capella Laboratory in Cambridge is progressing rapidly as a result of the adoption of PCE Ltd's fast erection programme, which is much shorter than [...]
Capella update 9 – 126m3 concrete poured on ground floor topping
Ground floor slab structural topping The first floor pour of the ground floor structural topping has been completed - with the addition of an impressive 126m³ of concrete being added. The building is being designed [...]
Capella update 8 – the benefits of hybrid precast construction
Certainty, scale and flexibility advantages The Capella Laboratory in Cambridge is in the process of being constructed in conjunction with consulting engineers Arup and main contractor the Kier Group. The structure will be built using [...]
Capella update 7 – solid core walls added at north end
1st to 2nd level structure well underway The Capella laboratory project is now progressing rapidly in Cambridge with offsite manufactured solid core walls being added to the north end of the site. PCE Ltd are working with [...]
Capella update 6 – hybrid construction project takes shape
Precast columns for multi-storey laboratory building Latest: 1st to 2nd level structure progressing The Capella building in Cambridge is being designed to provide world class scientific and research facilities with a stringent requirement to minimize vibrational effects [...]
Capella update 5 – 250m³ of concrete into the retaining walls
Mechanical plant lifted into position Rapid progress onsite as PCE Ltd pump over 250m³ of concrete into the retaining walls of the Capella building in Cambridge - a building that has been designed to provide world class [...]
Capella update 4 – offsite construction demonstrates what can be achieved in a week
Photos prove the speed benefits of offsite precast components The latest images from the Capella Laboratory, Cambridge show how much has been achieved on the site of what will be a world class scientific and research facility - [...]
Capella update 3 – waterproof basement wall construction
Precast concrete walls arriving onsite The Capella, Cambridge project is progressing rapidly as precast components are arriving and being installed. Precast component production began earlier in the year, ensuring a rapid project delivery. PCE Ltd [...]