Challenge

As a non-standard store design, the Newbury Park project required bespoke detailing and extensive pre-construction coordination. Early inspections revealed that critical construction phase information, such as wind load calculations, drainage detailing, and soffit and canopy designs remained outstanding.

In addition, delivery delays to the specified composite roof panels from manufacturer ArcelorMittal risked programme slippage. Variations to the roof panel liner specification also required detailed review to ensure continued compliance with Lidl’s quality and safety expectations.

Solution

Carré’s role was to ensure design integrity, workmanship quality, and technical compliance throughout the construction phase.

• Conducted three staged QC inspections over the installation period, liaising closely with the contractor, installers, and Lidl’s construction consultant.
• Reviewed and advised on design variations to the Ondatherm 1001 TF composite roofing system, ensuring any deviations from Lidl’s standard specification did not compromise fire performance, durability, or warranty.
• Monitored workmanship standards, including torque checks, side-lap engagement, and liner integrity, with re-inspections verifying progressive improvements.
• Issued clear technical feedback and supplementary reports to enable prompt defect rectification and maintain programme momentum.