RMF was appointed to deliver approximately 18,000m² of raised access flooring for Canada Water A2, a flagship commercial building within British Land’s landmark Canada Water regeneration project. Working across six floors, the project required a high-performance flooring solution that could support a plenum air distribution system while meeting demanding sustainability, quality and programme requirements.

By combining its sustainable RMF Eco Range flooring system with rigorous testing, BIM coordination and close collaboration across the project team, RMF successfully delivered a technically complex installation that met all specified performance standards and contributed to the wider environmental ambitions of the development.

Commit

RMF committed to circularity in practice at it’s inception as we are a business that truly lives and breathes circularity.

Plan

Canada Water A2 forms part of one of the UK’s largest urban regeneration projects, creating modern workspace within a vibrant mixed-use destination in South East London.

From the outset, the flooring package presented several challenges. The raised access floor would form an integral part of the building’s plenum air distribution strategy, making airtightness and installation quality critical to overall building performance.

Key project requirements included:

• Installation of approximately 18,000m² of raised access flooring.
• Delivery across six floors, from Ground Floor to Level 5.
• Integration with complex building services and ductwork.
• Compliance with stringent air leakage performance criteria.
• Alignment with the project’s sustainability objectives.
• Maintaining programme certainty and quality standards throughout construction.

A detailed planning and coordination process was undertaken to ensure the flooring system could be installed efficiently while supporting the building’s operational and environmental goals.

Partner

Successful delivery relied on close collaboration between RMF, the main contractor and the wider project team.

RMF supported the project through:

• BIM modelling and design coordination.
• Early engagement with mechanical and electrical contractors.
• Detailed planning around service penetrations and ductwork interfaces.
• Coordination of floor grille locations and specialist flooring requirements.
• Ongoing quality assurance and testing programmes.

Working collaboratively throughout the project helped minimise installation risks, maintain programme milestones and ensure all interfaces were fully coordinated before installation commenced.

Act

RMF supplied and installed its sustainable Eco Range raised access flooring system throughout the building.

The scope of works included:

• Supply and installation of approximately 18,000m² of RMF Eco Range flooring.
• Bridging systems to accommodate building services and ductwork.
• Installation of plenum barriers.
• Floor grille cut-outs and service integration.
• GIFA flooring installations within lobby areas.
• Plenum air leakage testing.
• T42 pedestal adhesion testing.

Particular attention was given to installation quality due to the floor’s role within the building’s ventilation strategy. Comprehensive testing was undertaken to verify performance and ensure compliance with all project specifications.

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The Canada Water A2 project demonstrates how sustainable flooring solutions can be successfully integrated into large-scale commercial developments without compromising performance.

Project outcomes included:

18,000m² Successfully Delivered

A major raised access flooring installation completed across six floors within a high-profile commercial development.

Verified Performance

Independent testing confirmed that the flooring installation met the project’s air leakage requirements, supporting the effectiveness of the plenum air distribution system.

Sustainability in Action

The use of RMF’s Eco Range flooring supported the project’s environmental objectives while demonstrating the practical application of circular economy principles within commercial construction.

Recognised Excellence

RMF’s commitment to quality, safety and site collaboration was recognised through a Supervisor of the Month award during the construction programme.

The successful completion of Canada Water A2 reinforces RMF’s capability to deliver complex, technically demanding flooring projects while supporting clients’ performance, sustainability and programme objectives.