Construction & Site Work Dust Extractors — Coventry

Construction & site work — Coventry

V-TUF supplies M-Class and H-Class dust extraction to construction sites across Coventry and Warwickshire. The Friargate development, Coventry Station Masterplan, City of Culture legacy investment, and the live capital programme at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) all generate sustained CDM-compliant dust extraction demand. Ansty Park — the advanced engineering and technology campus east of the city — hosts JLR, Tata Technologies and motorsport supply chain businesses generating H-Class extraction requirements for carbon fibre and composite dust under COSHH 2002.

V-TUF regularly supplies contractors working across Coventry city centre, Friargate, the UHCW estate, Ansty, Canley and surrounding Warwickshire construction sites.

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Recommended machines

V-TUF MINI HSV — M-Class dust extractor, compact

H13 HEPA, 99.9% filtration. Suited to heritage refurbishment and cultural quarter fit-out across Coventry city centre. Available in 110V and 240V. SKU MINIHSV110 / MINIHSV240.

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V-TUF MIGHTY HSV — 21L M-Class dust extractor

Designed for sustained M-Class dust control across Friargate and the Coventry Station Masterplan. 21-litre wet/dry, autostart power take-off. SKU MIGHTYHSV110 / MIGHTYHSV240.

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V-TUF MIDI H-Class — 21L H-Class dust extractor

H14 HEPA at 99.995%. Required for silica-generating work, for all construction within the UHCW estate under ICRA protocols, and for carbon fibre composite dust extraction across the Ansty Park and Coventry motorsport supply chain corridor. SKU MIDIH110 / MIDIH240.

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Compliance notes for Coventry construction sites

• CDM 2015 Regulation 15(2) — principal contractors on Friargate, Coventry Station Masterplan and UHCW works must demonstrate dust control planning in the pre-construction health and safety plan.
• COSHH 2002 — RCS WEL 0.1mg/m³ over an 8-hour TWA. H-Class required for silica-generating operations.
• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — H-Class extraction mandatory for any work near or involving asbestos-containing materials in pre-2000 Coventry buildings. The city's post-war reconstruction and industrial heritage means ACMs are present across a broad range of commercial and industrial structures being refurbished or demolished.
• ICRA (UHCW) — any contractor working inside the UHCW estate must complete an Infection Control Risk Assessment. H-Class extraction mandatory for Type C and D work in clinical areas.
• Carbon fibre and advanced composites — Ansty Park corridor — H-Class extraction required under COSHH 2002 for all carbon fibre composite dust. Same standard as the Motorsport Valley corridor.
• 110V on site — all V-TUF M-Class and H-Class extractors available in 110V CTE.

Further reading on dust control, COSHH compliance and extraction class requirements for Coventry construction sites:

• Silica dust on construction sites: what the regulations actually require →
• M-Class or H-Class: why it depends on what the building is made of →
• ICRA in healthcare construction: what contractors working inside hospitals need to know →
• Carbon fibre dust and COSHH: what extraction is required? →
• Asbestos in construction: what CAR 2012 requires for contractors in pre-2000 buildings →

CDM 2015 → COSHH Regulations 2002 → Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 → ICRA → Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 →

Choosing the right dust extractor for your Coventry site

• General fit-out, refurbishment and drywall: MINI HSV (compact M-Class) or MIGHTY HSV (21L M-Class for sustained use)
• Silica-generating work — cutting, grinding, drilling masonry: MIDI H-Class (H14 HEPA, 99.995%)
• Pre-2000 building refurbishment or demolition with suspected ACMs: MIDI H-Class mandatory — see Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 →
• Working inside UHCW under ICRA: MIDI H-Class mandatory for Type C and D work in clinical areas
• Carbon fibre composite dust — Ansty Park and advanced engineering corridor: MIDI H-Class — H-Class is the legal minimum under COSHH 2002
• 110V site requirement: All three machines available in 110V CTE site-safe specification

For guidance on selecting the correct M-Class or H-Class dust extractor for Coventry and Warwickshire construction sites — telephone 01522 787978. Contractor account terms available, next-day delivery to Coventry and Warwickshire postcodes on stocked items.

Frequently asked questions

Is H-Class extraction required for construction work inside UHCW in Coventry?

Yes. Any construction or maintenance work inside the UHCW estate requires an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) before starting. For Type C and D work in Class 2, 3 and 4 clinical areas, H-Class extraction is mandatory. The V-TUF MIDI H-Class (MIDIH110 / MIDIH240) with sealed filtration and HEPA-certified disposal bags is the correct specification.

What extraction class is required on the Friargate development in Coventry?

M-Class is the minimum for general construction dust across Friargate. H-Class is required wherever silica is generated. On a mixed-use commercial development of Friargate's scale, principal contractors typically mandate H-Class for all masonry operations.

What extraction is required for engineering and maintenance work at Ansty Park?

Ansty Park hosts JLR, Tata Technologies and advanced composites businesses where carbon fibre composite materials are present. Carbon fibre composite dust requires H-Class extraction (H14 HEPA, 99.995%) under COSHH 2002. See Carbon fibre dust and COSHH guidance →

Servicing, spares and ongoing support

All V-TUF M-Class and H-Class dust extractors are supported with UK-based spare parts availability and full servicing support. HEPA filter cartridges and certified disposal bags held for ICRA-compliant use on the UHCW estate.

V-TUF Support Hub → Spare parts for all machines →

For technical support, spare parts queries or servicing requirements — telephone 01522 787978.