Clear Dental, Antrim

This project involved major re-modelling and refurbishment of a redundant cineplex, to convert into a new two-storey dental surgery for Clear Dental. Due to this healthcare project involving reconfiguration works within an existing shell and to   adjacent internal/external areas of the former cineplex, the Clear Dental project has close similarities in scope to the proposed works at Project Dunlop – Affidea.

The completed building provided:

· Ground floor: reception/entrance foyer; offices/admin areas; 4no. dental surgery rooms; X-ray room; plantrooms & stores

· First floor: waiting area; 5no. dental surgery rooms; decontamination room; staff rooms; plantrooms & stores

Key elements of the internal construction works involved:

· Internal strip-out of fixtures & fittings; demolitions incl. removal of ex. floor slab; forming new openings/building up ex. openings

· New RC pad and strip foundations within building footprint to support new internal structure; replacement RC ground floor slab

· Superstructure blockwork; T Beam & Block flooring; RC in-situ stairs & landings

· Internal fit-out: plastering & screeds; joinery items; floor/wall/ceiling finishes; lead lining to X-ray room; internal fitted furniture, fixtures & fittings; specialist M&E    installations

Works to the building envelope included:

· Façade removals; cleaning & inspecting the ex. roof

· Roof remedial works; replacement of ex. roof coverings

· Sand/cement render with painted finish to external elevations

· PPC aluminium curtain walling, windows & doors; external signage