OVERVIEW
PROJECT OVERVIEW
IQE, the leading supplier of advanced wafer products and material solutions to the semiconductor industry, planned a £100million investment to create a state-of-the-art semiconductor facility over the next ten years. The works were undertaken on the old LG site in Newport, which had stood redundant for twenty years. The new compound semiconductor wafer foundry is set up at the site as part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to creating the world’s first ‘semiconductor cluster.’
We were first engaged by the architects Atkins, who was looking for a system that could be installed to expeditated programme but still achieve the GMP standards, including ISO 4 to ISO 7 cleanrooms. Atkins saw the Norwood Mediline partition 60min fire rated system as the perfect solution, allowing the build to be prefabricated and modulated, however still giving their second fix subcontractors full access to the partition void, which included gases and electrical works. We worked closely with Atkins, developing a design that could be installed quickly but maintained a high quality and specification.
During the construction phase, we worked closely with the appointed principal contractors, CMB Engineering. The project was delivered on time and recognised in Wales by winning the Constructing Excellence awards. Norwood’s relationship with CMB Engineering and Atkins has continued to grow, securing several future projects with the team.
As part of our scope, we designed, manufactures and installed our Medline solid and glazed partitions, walk on ceiling and fire rated single and double doors.
Mediline Partitions 100 mm Non Fire Rated
Single Door
Double Door - Steel Doorset System
Mediline Demountable Partition 100 mm Fire Rated
Mediline Partitions 100 mm Glazed Non Fire Rated
Mediceil Walk-on Ceiling 150 mm
cGMP Advanced Manufacturing Area for Orthoplastics
Compound Semiconductor Innovation Centre for CSA Catapult
cGMP Global Packing Centre for AstraZeneca
Quality Assurance Laboratory for a Pharmaceutical Blue Chip Client
cGMP Advanced Manufacturing Area for Orthoplastics
Compound Semiconductor Innovation Centre for CSA Catapult
Glasgow Royal Infirmary University Tower for NHS
The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
cGMP Advanced Manufacturing Area for Orthoplastics
Compound Semiconductor Innovation Centre for CSA Catapult
cGMP Global Packing Centre for AstraZeneca
Quality Assurance Laboratory for a Pharmaceutical Blue Chip Client
The Rounhouse for Derby College
Ray Dolby Centre for Cambridge University's Physics Department
London Bridge Station (Network Rail)
Aruba tiles at Capital Quarter