With an £84m investment, Pentre Awel is set to reshape Llanelli, as early engagement with contractors like Quelfire highlights the project’s collaborative approach
Pentre Awel, an £84 million development in Llanelli, Wales, represents one of Carmarthenshire County Council’s most significant undertakings.
Spanning 83 acres, the project aims to integrate medical research, healthcare, and physical rehabilitation facilities, with projections to generate approximately 1,800 jobs and bolster the local economy by £467m over the next 15 years.
Main contractor Bouygues UK has adopted an early engagement approach for zone one, which includes facilities such as an eight-court sports hall, a gym, dance and multi-purpose studios, and a hydrotherapy pool.
Early engagement has presented challenges, particularly in coordinating service spacings, due to the sheer volume of services, structural steelwork and limited available space. A detailed Builder’s Work in Connection (BWIC) schedule has become critical to managing these complexities. The schedule delineates responsibilities and requirements among all parties involved.
Quelfire has been selected as the passive fire protection system manufacturer, working alongside all stakeholders. Frequent workshops and meetings have proven essential to align expectations and share information. According to the team, increased collaboration has reduced confusion and supported the delivery of compliant solutions, including tested firestopping solutions rather than relying on engineered judgements.
Tom Marsh, senior BIM coordinator at Bouygues, noted that Quelfire has proactively supported the Golden Thread initiative through information management platforms and provided technical insights that have improved processes.
The project underscores the value of early coordination and clear information management.
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