Rapid refurbishment

CAM Specialist Support was responsible for the planning and design of the works, which needed to fit in with the centre’s least busy period following the New Year sales and prior to the pre-Easter pick up. The works were completed in three-weeks, including all risk assessments and method statements.  

CAM was responsible for making recommendations for achieving the required results within the budget set by the Belfry’s owners – estate services and investment management specialist JLL - along with samples of materials and finishes. The specialist contractor had previously worked on projects in the centre’s car parks and neighbouring offices, and provided regular maintenance at the Belfry and specialist high-level cleaning of the glass lifts that command the interior of the four-storey retail centre. 

In keeping with the Belfry’s status as one of the greenest shopping centres in the UK, low-energy LED lights were installed along with water-saving sensor-operated taps. Careful calibration of water pressure was required to ensure these operated efficiently and chemi-cleaning rejuvenated existing wall tiles that were retained. Creatively applied laminate cladding transformed dated burgundy doors, complementing the light grey floor tiles and modern ceramic washbasins and fittings.

The Belfry's operations manager Ray Williams said: "We are delighted with the results. The client was very positive and so was the feedback from the public. CAM produced the quality they said they could produce and they were very good, understanding what our concerns were, keeping on top of things and ensuring it all went as smoothly as possible."