Regain 2
The redevelopment of the former Ebbw Vale Steelworks has been designed to achieve strict targets for biodiversity, social, and environmental sustainability.
Synopsis
Regain 2 is located on the new ‘The Works’ site. The redevelopment of the former Ebbw Vale Steelworks has been designed to achieve strict targets for biodiversity, social, and environmental sustainability. This project forms part of an initiative that promotes low-energy, sustainable design in industrial buildings.
This project is a finalist in the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) 2024 UK Roofing Awards.
Bauder Building Board
Project | Regain 2 |
|---|---|
| Type | New build |
| Location | Ebbw Vale, Wales |
| Roof size | 300 m² |
| Specifier | Blaenau Gwent Borough Council |
| Main contractor | Knox & Wells Ltd (CARDIFF) |
| Approved contractor | J Randall Roofing Contractors Limited |
Products applied
A broad mix of low-growing and some shade-tolerant species.
An integrated solar PV mounting system specifically for Bauder biodiverse or extensive green roofs.
The result
The client explored several low-carbon technologies during the design stage to meet the objectives of achieving a BREEAM excellent-rated building. Incorporating a Biosolar solution enables the whole roof area to be vegetated whilst maximising PV output. The Flora 3 seed mix that was used was specifically designed to flourish beneath the PV modules.
A single-point, fully sustainable solution was successfully installed, containing the Bauderflex warm flat roofing system, along with a biodiverse green roof and BauderSOLAR G LIGHT biosolar photovoltaic mounting system.
System Build Up
BauderFELX with Biodiverse Green rRoof and BauderSOLAR G LIGHT
Bauderflex waterproofing system
With Biodiverse green roof and BauderSOLAR G LIGHT
Function
Vegetation
Advocacy
Paulo Santos, BGBC:
“I was impressed with the inspection reports from Bauder that kept him aware of progress and was extremely impressed with J Randalls and the finished project.”
Mike Feehan, Commercial Manager, Knox & Wells:
“A great project to be involved in and by using Bauder & J Randall, we were able to offer a single-point, fully integrated green/solar PV that met the BREEAM requirements of the client."
Monique Jones, J Randalls:
“A great sustainable project to be involved and we are very proud to be nominated for the NFRC Green Roof Awards. It also gave the opportunity for one of our apprentices to project manage whilst being shadowed by Jobie and Shella Randall.”