B&Q Headquarters, Eastleigh (spec: Mastic Aspahlt / Felt)
Last year, the DIY giant B&Q began the redevelopment of its head offices in Eastleigh, Hampshire. With Sir Robert McAlpine as the main contractor, Rock was successful in securing the main roofing package for this scheme, which is due to be fully operational by Spring 2011.
The project began with all existing buildings on the site being demolished to make way for the new headquarters. These will include offices, car parks and a large facility which B&Q call "Smartlab", where displays are readied and dressed before being shipped to branches across the UK.
Many structures of this type would normally have a car park on the lower levels and offices above. However, due to the regular truck deliveries of large and heavy goods to the Smartlab, it was decided that positioning the car park above the offices would be more suitable. Because the three levels of car parking were exposed, it was this configuration that made Rock's waterproofing expertise for roofs and vehicle decks such an integral part of the overall design.
