Alpha Group Delivers Largest-Ever Office Solutions Contract

Allstate’s 140,000sq ft headquarters which were built in Belfast’s MaysMeadow to accommodate its growing workforce is that office.

The contract, which was awarded to 1080 - part of The Alpha Group -was the biggest and most complex in the company’s history. It required the delivery of 38 shipments of office furniture by 40ft shipping containers over a four-month time frame. The innovative design solution spanning six floors included height adjustable desks, sociable workspaces, focus zones, breakout areas, lab spaces, enclave booths, flexible training spaces, kitchen areas and an on-site cafe.

The new office space reflects thelocal needs of a forward thinking,dynamic IT firm, while sittingcomfortably with Allstate’s globalhead office in Chicago. 1080 workedin tandem with award winningmulti-disciplinary design practice,WDR & RT Taggart, the maincontractors O’Hare & McGovern and Universal Business Installations toco-ordinate the complex installation.Colin Shaw, WDR & RT Taggart,commented on the project, saying:

“This building is the result of aseamless collaboration betweenourselves and 1080. 1080 produceda furniture specification ofextremely high quality that suitedand blended seamlessly with thearchitecture that we were creatingfor the internal spaces. To createthe perfect environment for staffwas an amazing achievementand quite overwhelming to seehow it all worked together, likea swiss watch - perfect.”

Chris Ingle-Finch, 1080Sales Director, added:

“Mays Meadows represents one of the most forward thinking and employee centric design schemes that we’ve ever worked on. A number of areas were specifically designed to facilitate greater staff collaboration and informal meetings in open spaces, fitted out with high quality furniture which, quite simply, helps employees feel at ease and comfortable in their working environment.

“There truly is no other work space like this anywhere else in Northern Ireland. Allstate is a great business asset for the Northern Ireland economy and we are delighted to have been such an integral part of the project.”

Speaking on behalf of Allstate about the new office space, John Healy, Managing Director, Allstate Northern Ireland said;

“The building delivers a stimulating, collaborative working environment that is fitting for our organisation. 1080 took time to understand our requirements and delivered to the highest standard. The impressive design fits the requirements of our world-class organisation, supporting our employees in defining, delivering and maintaining technology now and for the future.”