Client: Tungsten
Main contractor: Winvic
Installer: Hathaway
Products: Trisobuild® site assembled roof and wall systems
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
ARC 500, the largest distribution and production unit in Merseyside, is a new 494,750 sqft facility designed to accommodate large-scale logistics operations. Its strategic location offers excellent access to the M53 motorway and the Port of Liverpool, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking a well-connected hub.
Appointed by Winvic Construction Ltd as part of the delivery team, Hathaway and Building Systems UK were committed to ensuring ARC 500 is constructed as a net-zero carbon facility. The project aimed and achieved significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) credentials, including a BREEAM Excellent rating and an EPC A+ target, adding a valuable economic asset to the ARC 500 Birkenhead Freeport.
Hathaway have successfully collaborated with Winvic to deliver a number of net-zero and low carbon projects. These projects have been assessed in line with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment (Edition 1) and the UK Green Building Council's (UKGBC) 2019 net-zero Carbon Framework Definition. As an original founding member of Winvic's Green Supply Chain, Hathaway takes pride in contributing to sustainable building practices.
As the key supplier for the ARC 500 project, Building Systems UK, provided a complete building envelope solution for the whole building. This included Trisobuild® site assembled roof and wall systems featuring a newly developed profile specifically designed for the office areas of the building.
In addition to their comprehensive EPD program, Building Systems UK holds Responsible Sourcing certification under the BES 6001 standard. This certification, combined with their ability to produce customised EPDs, solidifies Building Systems UK as a sustainable supplier of choice for construction projects.
Building Systems UK's commitment to environmental transparency and responsible sourcing significantly contributes to achieving sustainability goals, such as obtaining credits for a BREEAM Excellent rating, which was targeted for the ARC 500 project. This highlights how Building Systems UK's practices not only align with, but actively support, high sustainability standards in modern construction.
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