The Exchange Birmingham
The Project
In January 2020, Gallifordtry approached DCL in the hope that we could partner on the refurbishment of the 1930s Municipal bank in central Birmingham. This project was a challenge for Gallifordtry and ourselves as it was different from any project the site team or we had undertaken to date. The details on this project required DCL to complete historic plastering, lime plaster repairs, handcrafted Cornice mouldings, modern partitioning, traditional plastering, SFS works and SAS raft style ceilings. To achieve this project to the level of detail and specification required, DCL had to recruit new team members with Specific experience in these conventional methods to ensure we could deliver this fantastic building. This project was made more difficult following the Covid outbreak. Our original start date coincided with Lockdown one; however, we still managed to deliver the project to the client’s PC date.
Scope of Works
Repair/replicate ashlar effect internal render throughout the corridors and staircases
Reinstate Crossgron vaulted ceilings (Fibrous)
Reinstate and repair barrel ceilings (Fibrous)
Repair and reinstate all damaged lime plastering throughout
Repair lath and plaster ceilings throughout
Produced new Beam case fibrous mouldings to incorporate a modern sprinkler system
Repaired or reinstated fibrous Cornices throughout the project
Produced replicate two number 1930’s coat of arms
Modern Knauf partitions and margins
SAS raft ceilings throughout
Owa rafts
Modern plastering throughout
Glazzed partitions