Project Overview
Quinshield has supplied Scotia Gas Networks and its associated networks with GRP buildings, roofs and doors for over ten years.
The long-term relationship has included GRP governor and regulator buildings, control and E&I buildings, boiler houses, roofs, covers, doors, frames and substations across Scotland and Southern regions.
The Requirement
Scotia Gas Networks required a reliable GRP supplier capable of supporting a wide range of gas infrastructure projects across multiple regions.
Each site presented different requirements, from replacement regulator buildings and boiler houses to doors, roofs, covers and substations. In many cases, site constraints, planning requirements, access limitations and existing structures had to be considered before manufacture could begin.
Quinshield needed to provide flexible GRP solutions that met the relevant gas industry specification while supporting site surveys, design coordination, delivery and installation where required.
Quinshield’s Solution
Quinshield supplied a broad range of GRP products for Scotia Gas Networks, including governor and regulator buildings, control and E&I buildings, boiler houses, roofs, covers, door leaves, complete door and frame sets and GRP substations.
Depending on the project, Quinshield provided supply only, supply and delivery, or full supply, delivery and installation. Where required, Quinshield also visited site to assess access, take detailed measurements, photograph existing structures and agree installation requirements with Scotia Gas Networks and civil contractors.
Quinshield worked to GIS PRS/35 for governor, regulator and meter housings. Structural calculations, including explosion relief calculations, were also provided where required for design proposals.
Project 1: Parkhill Drive, Glasgow
Quinshield supplied and installed a large GRP regulator building for Parkhill Drive in Glasgow, measuring approximately 8570mm x 6060mm x 2500mm clear internal height.
Before manufacture, Quinshield visited site to take measurements and assess access for the installation. This included reviewing the crane position required to lift the panels and roof sections into place.
Due to the site location, a road closure was required before the installation could proceed. Once this was in place, Quinshield’s site crew installed the building using a 30-tonne crane supplied by a local crane company.
Project 2: Hardings Lane, Gillingham
At Hardings Lane in Gillingham, Quinshield supplied a GRP governor housing located within school grounds.
The project required a special brick/acoustic finish to help the housing match the surrounding school buildings. Quinshield visited site and produced samples for approval by SGN and the school headmaster before manufacture.
Due to limited space around the housing, bi-folding doors were incorporated to provide suitable access for maintenance while working within the site constraints.
Project 3: Knaves Ash, Ringwood
Quinshield supplied a GRP regulator building and boiler house for Knaves Ash in Ringwood.
The new housings were required to replace traditionally built structures that were being demolished. As a result, the finish needed to be carefully considered so the replacement GRP buildings suited the surrounding environment.
Quinshield supplied samples for approval by SGN, the Forestry Commission and local authorities. The finished housings were produced with a special wood-effect appearance while still meeting current specification and performance requirements.
Project 4: Western Approach AGI, Edinburgh
At Western Approach AGI in Edinburgh, Quinshield supplied and installed an acoustic GRP regulator building measuring approximately 8050mm x 5100mm x 3060mm clear internal height.
The building was manufactured in panel form and installed on site by Quinshield’s site crew using a crane supplied by Scotia Gas.
Quinshield also dismantled the existing housing for Scotia Gas Networks to dispose of. Site visits were completed before production to review access, location and project requirements, helping the installation run smoothly.
Technical and Site Support
Across the framework, Quinshield’s support went beyond manufacturing. Site surveys helped confirm access, measurements, crane requirements, installation methods and integration with existing equipment or civil works.
This approach was particularly important on projects with restricted access, planning-sensitive finishes, acoustic requirements, road closures or panel-form installation.
Outcome
Quinshields long-term relationship with Scotia Gas Networks demonstrates its ability to support gas infrastructure projects with reliable GRP products, technical design support and flexible delivery options.
From standard GRP components to bespoke acoustic housings and site-installed regulator buildings, Quinshield delivered solutions tailored to each site’s requirements.
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