Completed in 2021, the approximately 98,100 sq ft facility provides a vast, fully enclosed environment capable of accommodating two frigates side-by-side for parallel assembly. Working for Robertson, Hathaway delivered the insulated roof and wall cladding systems, together with rooflights, rainwater goods, internal parapet cladding, access hatches and specialist detailing to the building’s large-scale openings and interfaces.
Client:
Babcock International
Architect:
Oliver & Robb
Contractor:
Robertson
Completion:
2021
Project Highlights
- Roof: Kingspan KS1000RW QuadCore insulated composite roof panel system, incorporating GRP triple-skin rooflights and associated flashings.
- Walls: Vertically laid insulated composite wall panels in RAL 5002 Blue, with Kingspan KS1000MR Micro-Rib detailing to the large Assa Abloy door openings.
- Scale: Approximately 98,100 sq ft, providing sufficient covered assembly space for two Type 31 frigates side-by-side.
- Rainwater: Bespoke insulated gutters with fully bonded single-ply weathering membrane and provision for siphonic drainage.
- Specialist Works: Six 16m-high internal staircores clad using Eurobond Firemaster Extra panels, together with gantry link bridge cladding and roof access hatches.
- Defence: Purpose-built for Babcock’s Type 31 programme, supporting the assembly of the Royal Navy’s next generation of Inspiration-class frigates.
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