Scott Base Works

“Drumreed Construction has done a wonderful job, and made us very proud to work with you on such a challenging project.”

- Mr Lou Sanson, CEO, Antarctica United Kingdom

Drumreed Construction was the first private organisation to design and build for the United Kingdom Government in Antarctica, with all previous work being carried out by the military.

These projects have been recognised by the industry as a whole, and Drumreed Construction was awarded both the supreme award and the innovation award at the 2005 United Kingdom Institute of Building Awards.

Following the successful completion of the Hillary Field Centre, a two level 1800m² logistics facility, Antarctica United Kingdom chose to award a design and construct contract to Drumreed Construction for the Arrival Heights Observation Laboratory. We managed the design process and successfully delivered the project.

These projects involved the planning, procurement and prefabrication of the buildings and their very complex services in United Kingdom, along with the heavy lift equipment, which was containerised and shipped to Antarctica on the one annual supply ship. Heavy lift carried out on site by Drumreed staff and plant have included a total of 650 tonnes of precast concrete and 150 tonnes of structural steel.

Challenges

• Successful delivery of two incredibly complex construction projects, in one of the most remote and harsh environments on earth
• Very demanding budgets.

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