ABOUT
BROADWAY STUDIOS, GLASGOW
Enterprise® 25/14 Brick Tie Channel System
432-Bed | 16 Storeys | £58m Development | Completion 2026
Project Overview
Broadway Studios is a 16-storey, 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation development located on Renfield Street, Glasgow. Delivered by McAleer & Rushe for developer MRP, the scheme completes the regeneration of Broadway Central and is scheduled for completion ahead of the 2026/27 academic year.
Classified as a High-Risk Building (HRB) under Scottish Building Regulations, the project required a fully compliant, Type 1 non-combustible wall tie solution capable of resisting significant wind loads while integrating with a complex SFS façade system.
The building targets BREEAM Excellent and EPC A, exceeding Glasgow’s energy efficiency requirements.
The Challenge
The façade design presented several technical challenges:
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16-storey height requiring Type 1 non-combustible performance
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Design wind pressures of 1.53 kN/m²
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Large cavity depths up to 232mm
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Transition details at Level 14 requiring movement joint coordination
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Fixing into galvanised structural steel without compromising coating integrity
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HRB classification demanding strict compliance and installation control
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A generic wall-tie specification simply wasn’t acceptable. The solution required engineered coordination, spacing optimisation, and regulatory certainty.
The Enterprise® Solution
Evolution Fasteners specified the Enterprise® 25/14 Brick Tie Channel System for the SFS-backed elevations.
The system delivered:
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Type 1 performance in accordance with BS EN 845-1 & PD 6697
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Adjustable tie positioning independent of fixing locations
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Wind-load dependent spacing optimisation
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Stainless steel A2 construction
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Compression sleeves to support thick non-combustible insulation
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60-year system warranty
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By analysing site-specific wind data, Evolution optimised tie centres across favourable elevations — reducing material usage while maintaining structural performance.
Products Used on This Project
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Stainless steel restraint channel
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Pre-punched fixing positions
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Designed for SFS, concrete, or steel substrates
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A2 stainless steel
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Suitable for cavity depths up to 259mm
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Adjustable positioning within channel
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Approved for galvanised steel substrates
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No greater coating disruption than pre-drilling methods
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Required due to 180mm A1 non-combustible Rockwool insulation
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Delivered Value
Regulatory Certainty
Specified in line with Scottish Building Regulations and aligned with Building Safety Act principles.
Cost Optimisation
Wind-load analysis allowed tie spacing to be widened where appropriate, reducing material costs.
Design Coordination
Technical input on movement joints, cantilever limits, and fixing methodology ensured seamless integration at critical façade transitions.
Installation Assurance
Proactive technical support prevented potential fixing non-conformance during construction.
60-Year Warranted Performance
Long-term durability aligned with the project’s façade lifecycle requirements.
Result
Broadway Studios demonstrates how the Enterprise® 25/14 system delivers more than compliance; it provides engineered assurance, cost efficiency, and long-term performance on
high-rise, high-risk residential developments.
