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Gramercy Tower

Client

Intelle Construction Ltd

Project Type

Domestic / Architectural Metalwork

Location

Cardiff, UK

Sector

The Background

Procter Contracts was appointed to provide architectural metalwork for Gramercy Tower, a 28-storey build-to-rent development in central Cardiff.

The project brief required:

  • Integration of high-spec louvred panels, gates, and wind mitigation elements

  • Seamless coordination with the unitised façade system

  • Durable finishes suitable for marine-influenced urban environments

Our scope included:

All elements were manufactured in-house and installed by Procter’s own site team, ensuring full quality control.

The Solution

To address the project requirements, Procter Contracts:

  • Designed bespoke louvred panels tailored to the Gramercy façade, enhancing airflow and wind mitigation while supporting visual rhythm

  • Developed detailed technical drawings and early design input for smooth integration with structural steel

  • Produced and installed high-performance Marine Grey galvanised metalwork to resist corrosion and reduce long-term maintenance

  • Created bespoke lifting and handling plans, including crane coordination, secure platforms, and full PPE procedures for operatives

The solution combined functionality, aesthetics, and durability, ensuring high-quality architectural detailing suitable for a high-rise, city-centre environment.

Key challenges included:

  • Complex site access and lifting operations for a 28-storey tower

  • Coordinating installation with the unitised façade sequence

  • Limited storage and city centre logistics

  • Ensuring health, safety, and minimal disruption to public areas

Resources and mitigations implemented:

  • Site-specific lifting equipment and full crane coordination plans

  • Temporary Heras fencing to safeguard pedestrian routes

  • SSSTS-trained supervisors overseeing all high-level installation works

  • Scheduled deliveries aligned with city centre access constraints

Procter Contracts worked closely with Intelle Construction, ensuring full integration with the wider build programme and maintaining strict quality and safety standards throughout.

The Result or Feedback

Procter Contracts successfully delivered:

  • Seamless integration of bespoke louvred panels and gates into the building’s structural and aesthetic framework

  • Wind mitigation solutions through feature fins

  • Durable, corrosion-resistant finishes with low maintenance requirements

  • Safe and efficient installation process in a high-rise city centre environment

Why Procter Contracts?

Procter Contracts delivers high-quality louvred panels & gates for complex urban developments. Our integrated design, manufacture, and installation approach ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

Products used

Procter have completed the installation of feature fins as part of the wind mitigation strategy and a large automatic sliding gate at one of our projects in Cardiff. They have provided a high-quality service with a very well-managed design and install process, ensuring a seamless installation to meet the challenging programme constraints. On the back of this performance we have contracted Procter to undertake balcony balustrade and automatic gate works on another project.
Project Manager, Intelle Construction