New painting line for Rockpanel

In order to realise this new painting line, we demolished an existing production hall. In its place we erected a new, larger production hall, which was connected to the existing production halls. In addition, the project required new ventilation and climate control systems, generation and transmission of heating and cooling, and integration of all equipment. Furthermore, special spaces had to be modified, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. It was vital that allowance be made for potential modifications in the future.

Volantis was involved in all stages of this project, from the first initiative to the actual implementation. In the preliminary phase, Volantis provided the project management as well as the full package of engineering services for the Civil component, including costs, fire safety, mandatory tests and tender documents. Furthermore, Volantis issued recommendations and practical services in relation to the technical component of the procurement phase.

As far as the implementation is concerned, Volantis supported Rockwool’s operations by providing all the construction management, in all disciplines: infrastructure, demolition and disassembly, architectural plans and construction, mechanical engineering and electrotechnical installations, including safety installations. Basically, we served as a ‘client engineer’, and embarked on the design and engineering activities in response to the schedule of requirements and a pre-determined financial framework. All the designs and engineering plans were detailed in a 3D BIM model.

The various stages of the project were as follows:

1. Obtaining the right permits (in parallel to the various stages)
2. Analysing the requirements and determining the guiding principles
3. Schedule of requirements (definitions stage)
4. Draft design and preliminary design
5. Final design
6. Specifications (technical design)
7. Procurement (call for tenders and awarding the tenders to construction partners)
8. Construction management during the implementation phase (demolition, architecture/construction, mechanical and electrical systems, and grounds/infrastructure)
9. Practical completion and aftercare

Volantis realises new projects and innovates existing buildings, processes and production facilities. We are mainly active in the healthcare industry and manufacturing industry, but we also provide services in other market segments, such as the business services market and the education sector. We accept both small and big jobs, and serve clients from all over the world. Our approach is all about exploring new perspectives that will result in innovative, sustainable and successful solutions. The results of our passion for simply doing the right thing can be seen in the projects we have completed.