Case study 15: Bonded warehouse installation, Accio Group

Client: Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd

The projectAccio Group installed a temporary bonded warehouse for Sainsbury’s Supermarkets to facilitate the timely expansion of their existing facilities.

The 30m x 100m temporary structure, which stands 6.2m high at the eave and 11.2m at the apex is the largest temporary facility that Sainsbury’s have developed and

is believed to be the largest of its kind in the world. The 3,300 m² structure was constructed in three weeks.

With a build schedule of just three weeks, the speed of installation allowed Sainsbury’s to manage their expansion plans quickly and effectively, minimising disruption both at the site and ultimately to the customer.

Processing an estimated £30m–£40m of dutiable goods every week, the structure provided Sainsbury’s with a highly secure and versatile space, which has the potential to be reconfigured and expanded as and when required with state of the art internal fit-out.

For a time lapse demonstration of the build, go to: www.acciogroup.com/group_news.asp?nid=165&newsid=410

This warehousing solution supports the business case for off-site building methods as the structure is formed from pre-manufactured standard component parts that:

�� are delivered directly to site and rapidly assembled to form the building envelope in a matter of days

�� ensure minimum impact on the site and on the

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BenefitsCost: reduced project cost compared to alternativesTime: rapid construction timeSustainability: potential for easy reconfiguration to meet changing needs

build schedule�� allow for rapid installation times, which significantly

reduces costs�� provide the flexibility required in highly reactive

dynamic marketplaces such as retail.

During the past four years, Accio Group has supported Sainsbury’s expansion plans by working closely with their construction and delivery team to install a diverse range of storage facilities, as well as store extensions, replacements and cafés. Accio Group is the nominated supplier to Sainsbury’s and will be supporting the retailer’s commitment to providing new jobs, and an increase in operational and retail space throughout 2011 and 2012.

ContactStephen CaseyBuilding 209 North Gate, Alconbury Airfield, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4WXTel: 0800 389 6884/(M): 07973 638088

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