The Tilia team are currently working on phase two of the renovation and
refurbishment of the IBTC (International Boatbuilding Training College)
building in Lowestoft.
Based at the Sea Lake Marina, Lowestoft, the IBTC building houses vital
items of plant and machinery used in the boatbuilding industry, as well as a
number of boats in mid-construction. The Tilia team has to take great care during
construction therefore, planning the logistics of any necessary movement of
equipment.
The team’s approach is to treat the building as separate sections. The
large, middle section of the premises requires the safe removal and disposal of
asbestos roof sheets prior to the installation of insulated 120mm composite
roof sheets with associated roof lights, cladding, flashings, gutters and
drainpipes.
In the IBTC canteen we will be replacing the existing chipboard flooring
with an industrial standard 22mm tongue and groove version, possibly replacing
or reinforcing floor joists in the process. The room will then be made open
plan with new kitchen fittings and a viewing window installed overlooking the
workshop, with acoustic insulation and Fireline board in the surrounding wall.
A new PVCu fire escape door will then be installed and the staircase to the
canteen re-positioned.
The last stage of this phase will see us refurbishing the toilet areas
complete with new sanitary appliances and a high security fire escape door.
As with all of our refurbishment projects, the Tilia team will take
great care and attention to detail and safety measures whilst working on this
extensive renovation for the IBTC, making it a more pleasant and safer place to
work.
For more information on commercial properties to rent or buy and other
refurbishment work carried out by the Tilia team visit www.tiliaproperties.co.uk
