Our Client: Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge
- Client Type: Educational Institution
- Building Type: Historic College (Grade I & II Listed)
- Location: Cambridge, UK
- Objective: Reliable Passenger and Goods Lift Solution
Gonville & Caius College, a historic and diverse college within the University of Cambridge, required a more reliable passenger and goods lift solution to serve its community for a minimum of 25 years.
iKONIC Challenge: Navigating Structural Limitations & Listed Building Status
- Challenge Type: Lift Replacement in Listed Buildings
- Building Constraints: Grade I & II Listed Status, Aged Construction, Structural Limitations
- Regulatory Hurdle: Full BEIS Derogation Process Required
iKONIC Lifts faced significant challenges in replacing four existing lifts (two passenger goods lifts and two goods lifts originally installed circa 1950s) due to the buildings’ Grade I and Grade II listed status, aged construction, and the need to obtain a Derogation Order.
iKONIC Solution: Complete Bespoke Lift Solutions & Annexe 11 Accreditation (now Schedule 18)
- Solution Type: Bespoke Lift Design and Installation
- Lift Types: Passenger Goods Lifts, Goods Lifts
- Technology: Latest Lift Technology, Proven Equipment
- Compliance: EN81-21 Compliance via Derogation Order
iKONIC Lifts provided complete bespoke lift solutions, designing and installing four different lifts tailored to the unique challenges of Gonville & Caius College. Leveraging our Annexe 11 accreditation, we secured a Derogation Order from BEIS, enabling legal installation to EN81-21 standards.
iKONIC Result: Reliable, Maintainable Lifts Delivered On Time & Within Budget
- Outcome: Successful Lift Replacement Project
- Benefits: Improved Reliability, Reduced Maintenance Costs, Enhanced Safety, Code Compliance
- Project Success: Completed On Time and Within Budget, Despite COVID-19 Shutdown
iKONIC Lifts successfully installed all four bespoke lifts on time and within budget, even facing a 10-week COVID-19 shutdown. The new lifts provide reliable, maintainable solutions within the allocated areas, ensuring safe and comfortable use for years to come.
