Shaylor Group commences pioneering climate change project with the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research and the University of Birmingham
Successful start to the innovative £15m Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) project located within mature woodland at Mill Haft, Staffordshire.
Launched by the University of Birmingham in 2013, the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research aims to be unique in Europe in size, ambition and scope and is headed by respected Professor of Atmospheric Science Rob MacKenzie. The Mill Haft project will see the Institute conduct research into two fundamental and interrelated challenges to the world’s forests: the environmental impacts of climate change and the effects of pests and disease. As one of only three such research centres in the world, it will firmly establish the UK as a world leader in forestry research.
Shaylor Group is carrying out extensive works setting up the project site including access roads, a fieldwork compound, a carbon dioxide (CO2) storage compound and all site utility services. They are also busy installing approximately 1,000 metres of pipework throughout the forest which will be used to distribute the CO2through a network of 25m high masts located in 30m diameter rings. It is currently planned that the masts will be delivered to site and manoeuvred into place by helicopter during November and early December.
The 10 year experiment will simulate the atmospheric conditions expected in 2070 and as a result help improve the understanding of what effect climate change may have on existing woodlands. Shaylor Group has already won recognition for its outstanding performance on the project, being named winners of the Environmental Award at the prestigious Building Safety Group (BSG) Awards 2015.
Shaylor Group Framework Director Professor Martin Chambers commented “It is a fantastic achievement for Shaylor Group to be involved in this landmark international climate change experiment. Without doubt it is our ability to transfer core construction project management skills into the delivery of this cutting edge climate change facility that has led to our appointment.”
Aine Girn
Communications Executive
Tel: 07827 891 000
Email: aine.girn@shaylorgroup.com
Shaylor Group was formed in 1969 and is £70 m second generation family owned business having core business interests in general contracting, repair & maintenance works and specialist fit-outs. It has particular sector expertise in education, healthcare and retirement, custodial and justice, industrial and commercial, leisure and retail, transport, heritage and maintenance. The business has offices in Aldridge, Birmingham, central London and the South West. www.shaylorgroup.com
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