How to win: NLB Oban Buoy Store Mess Facility

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The works comprises of repurposing a mezzanine attic space into a tearoom which is above a small tools workshop within the Buoy Store building at the NLB Oban base. Scope of works •Strengthening of existing mezzanine floor with additional timber joists and steelwork support. •New fire rated ceiling to small tools workshop. •Steelwork framing at new external doorway and removal of existing dado railing. •New partition wall supported off strengthened floor extending up to underside of roof. •Forming new internal window looking out to gantry crane room in the Building. •Construction of new lobby partition with door. •Design, fabrication and installation of external stairway. •Forming new external doorway with door at first floor level leading to external stairway. •Installation and commissioning of electrical supply, lights, data & fire detection. •Installation of new extract ventilation for tearoom. •Provision of water supply and waste plumbing to tearoom. •Installation of new kitchen units, including sink, and all fittings. •Decorating walls and ceilings and fitting new floor coverings. All works to comply with with Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and all subsequent amendment

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