BISON SPECIAL PROJECTS for structural concrete design

BISON SPECIAL PROJECTS BISON Leading the precast industry since 1919 Bison leads the way in customer service, technical expertise and design capability. We have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience across all sectors since our formation in 1919, and have remained at the forefront of the industry by investing in innovation, technology and our people. Special Projects is the banner under which we place our work in providing solutions for projects that are structurally challenging and push design boundaries. Our unrivalled track record in this area is demonstrated within this brochure,...

As the market leader since 1919, Bison is experienced in offering its clients the precast concrete solutions they need to transform their visions into reality. No matter how complex the requirement, Bison prides itself on providing each of those clients with a quality product. “Bison proved a valued partner on this high profile contract undertaken by Composite Ltd at Coventry Station. The combined strengths of precast concrete and the design and construction expertise from Composite Ltd ensured the project was a success from start to finish.” Kevin Clarke, Senior Contracts Manager

BISON FEATURE CASE STUDY ONE Arora International, Heathrow T5 CLIENT QUOTE: “I am thrilled to see this project come to life despite the challenges that have faced the team from the outset. Tight time scales designed for completion in sync with the scheduled opening of Terminal 5 have CLIENT ENGINEER: ROBERT BIRD & PARTNERS the professionalism of Bison in tackling LAING O’ROURKE these issues head-on and achieving such been a considerable pressure, highlighting Surinder Arora, Chairman, Arora International Hotels Ltd BRIEF/CHALLENGE: For this huge 610 bedroom 6 hotel development, one of the largest...

BISON FEATURE CASE STUDY TWO WAITROSE, RICKMANSWORTH CLIENT QUOTE: “As Composite’s component supplier, Bison’s manufacturing abilities helped to deliver this complex structure and Michael Aukett combined well with our design and Waterman Partnership Kier southern construction expertise. We were able to co-ordinate their deliveries to suit our requirements on what was a very tight and restricted site.” Ian Brogan, Contracts Manager BRIEF/CHALLENGE: To manufacture and deliver the precast concrete elements required for a 544-space multi-storey car park and retail space in accordance with Composite...

BISON FEATURE CASE STUDY THREE APARTMENT SCHEME SPORT CITY, MANCHESTER CLIENT QUOTE: “We specified Bison’s products as their WINNER OSC Awards ‘Best use of concrete’ 2007 team were able to offer us high quality products quickly with a cost-competitive solution. The curve of the outer walls countryside properties presented manufacturing and construction CLIENT ENGINEER: scott hughes design, manchester countryside properties evident and their pragmatic engineering solutions ensured the effective delivery of challenges, but Bison’s expertise was the aspirational design” BRIEF/CHALLENGE: Ben Coster,...

BISON FEATURE CASE STUDY FOUR World Business Centre, Heathrow CLIENT: PROJECT MANAGER: Birse Construction Bison were responsible for the design, manufacture, delivery and erection of the precast concrete elements required for the 60,000 square foot office building which features as the central building in this ambitious development. PRODUCT USED: CIRCULAR COLUMNS ■ PRECAST BEAMS ■ PRECAST STAIRCASES ■ PRECAST WALL PANELS ■ HOLLOW CORE FLOORS

BISON FEATURE CASE STUDY FIVE MANCHESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY CLIENT QUOTE: “The eight-storey car park at Manchester CLIENT: Royal Infirmary provides 1,616 spaces for Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital patients, visitors and staff. The car park is Taylor Young CLIENT ENGINEER: Bison’s precast concrete solution was cost effective, in keeping with the surroundings received the Park Mark Safer Parking award. and their proven track record gave us that additional comfort factor. The resulting BRIEF/CHALLENGE: multi-storey facility has provided the To design, manufacture, deliver and erect the precast...

BISON FEATURE CASE STUDY SIX Wembley stadium CLIENT: Wembley National Stadium Ltd World Stadium Team CLIENT ENGINEER: Mott McDonald The Bison team effectively designed, manufactured and delivered the major precast elements of the stadium on time and to budget. BISON FEATURE CASE STUDY SEVEN TWICKENHAM RUGBY stadium CLIENT: The Rugby Football Union / ArenA Building Concepts Ward McHugh Associates CLIENT ENGINEER: ARUP Sport John Mowlem Construction To manufacture and deliver the major precast concrete components for this imposing structure, within tight budgetary and delivery programmes which...

BISON FEATURE CASE STUDY EIGHT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Ikea Warehouse, Coventry CLIENT QUOTE: “We were pleased to specify Bison CLIENT: Manufacturing Limited as they can be relied upon to deliver good quality Capita Ruddle Wilkinson products on time and within budget. CLIENT ENGINEER: Severfield Rowen to all floor areas, 7 stair flights and also designed, fabricated and erected the On the Ikea project Bison designed and fabricated various thickness floor units concrete wall panels to form 17 lift shafts. This was carried out successfully to allow the store to open to programme” To design, manufacture,...

MARKET DEVELOPMENT MARKET DEVELOPMENT The cellular nature of Bison’s precast concrete components is ideally suited to Bison’s on-site speed of construction advantages bring particular benefits to the prison construction as it allows them to adapt to almost any required design. Bison schools sector where construction schedules are critical. Propping, shuttering and combines those products with its unparalleled manufacturing capabilities to create concrete pouring times are all eliminated and this can enable strict deadlines to be bespoke solutions to meet each individual set of requirements. met...