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Mechanical & Electrical
Somerset County Council
Project
Office Refurbishment and Fit Out
Timescale
32 Weeks
Value
Undisclosed
Location
Taunton
REFURBISHMENT/FIT OUT
Having completed two previous phases of Somerset County Council's County Hall refurbishment programme and after a competitive tender process, we were appointed to carry out phase three. The project was situated over two floors and covered a total of 20,000 sq ft. The actual works consisted of the complete strip out of all office, toilet and wash areas. We then refurbished all of these spaces by installing new kitchen and breakout areas, new toilets, numerous individual offices and small meeting rooms utilising high quality glazed partitioning and manifestations. Our team also installed new suspended ceilings, lighting, flooring, electrics and data cabling.
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL
We took a lead role in renewing the boiler heating system to service the new areas. Our expert team replaced the outdated system with a new modern system which is far more efficient and cost effective.
WORKING IN LIVE ENVIRONMENTS
The office area was fully vacated during the project; however, the replacement of the heating system had a direct cross over with the heating to the rest of the building. We worked in partnership with senior members of Somerset County Council's team to keep disruption of the day to day operations of the staff at County Hall to a minimum.
DIRECTLY EMPLOYED TRADES PEOPLE
We used a number of our directly employed labour force ensuring high levels of project and work force management.
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Rotork
Project
Commercial Office and Warehouse Refurbishment
Timescale
23 weeks
Value
£1,200,000
Location
Bath
REFURBISHMENT
After a competitive tender process followed by a negotiation stage direct with our client, our team was appointed as principal contractor on this high profile and complex project. The works consisted of two main elements. The first was to the production storage warehouse building where we replaced the entire roof structure and coverings and literally 'raised the roof' by two metres. Our team then completely refurbished the interior with new flooring, lighting and mechanical systems to accommodate the clients rigorous storage requirements. The second element was to the two storey office building situated next door. We firstly completed an entire strip out of the property which included internal demolition and major structural alterations works to create new open plan office spaces. Our team then undertook a full interior and environmental refurbishment of both floors. We formed new internal offices, a state of the art boardroom, large tea-point and breakout area, new toilets, showers and also a large workshop area that was to house the clients specialist hoisting equipment. Our specialist teams then installed new external cladding and constructed a small extension to the main entrance to house a larger reception and waiting area.
PROJECT & DESIGN MANAGEMENT
With the project being administered under a JCT, Design and Build contract we assumed a lead role for the detailed design and the project management. Along with our design team partners - Stride Treglown, Rexon Day and BJP we provided Rotork with a bespoke building that maximised the potential of the existing fabric, structure and M&E services. Our dedicated Contracts Manager and Site Manager took full control of the site and remained in constant dialogue with Rotork's facilities team and their client's agent - Gleeds at all times.
COST MANAGEMENT
From the beginning of this project we understood that there was a fairly rigid budget in place and therefore took a lead role in the value engineering process to ensure that the budget requirements were met. We were appointed at an early stage and assisted our client on the final design and cost outlook. We then took a lead role in advising our client on the overall costs at certain stages throughout the project. This ensured that Rotork knew exactly how the budget and costs were progressing at all times.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We strive on all our projects to adhere to the highest standards of environmental management. On this particular project we worked to the standards set out in our environmental policy, particularly in relation to the control and disposal of waste and the sustainability of the products we used.
DIRECTLY EMPLOYED TRADES PEOPLE
We utilised a number of directly employed trades people on this project. This ensured high standards and allowed us to adopt a flexible approach to the overall management of the scheme.
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Somerset County Council
Project
Office Refurbishment and Fit Out
Timescale
20 Weeks
Value
Undisclosed
Location
Taunton
REFURBISHMENT/FIT OUT
Having completed a pilot scheme to refurbish 7,500 sq ft of office space at County Hall in December 2011, South West One and Somerset County Council appointed us to undertake further office refurbishment works. This was Phase One of works to improve the entire office space at Somerset County Council Headquarters. The area equated to 15,000 sq ft of office space over two floors and we were instructed to completely strip out and refurbish the space to give it a modern and fresh look. The scheme began with a full strip out of the space to take it back to a shell. We then set about the complete refurbishment and fit out. This included a large kitchen and breakout area, numerous individual offices and small meeting rooms utilising high quality glazed partitioning and manifestations. We also installed suspended ceilings, lighting, new flooring, electrics and data cabling.
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL
We took a lead role in renewing the heating system to both floors. Our expert team replaced the outdated system with a new modern system which is far more efficient and cost effective.
WORKING IN LIVE ENVIRONMENTS
The office area was fully vacated during the project; however, the replacement of the heating system had a direct cross over with the heating to the rest of the building. We worked in partnership with senior members of Somerset County Council's team to keep disruption of the day to day operations of the staff at County Hall to a minimum.
COST MANAGEMENT
From the beginning of the project we understood that there was a fairly rigid budget in place for the works. We were appointed at an early stage and assisted our client on the final design and budget outlook. We took a lead role in advising Somerset Council on the overall cost. This ensured that our client knew exactly where costs were at every stage of the project.
DIRECTLY EMPLOYED TRADES PEOPLE
We used a number of our directly employed labour force ensuring high levels of project and work force management.
Royal United Hospital, Bath
Project
Pre Installation Works - Nuclear Medical Department
Timescale
8 Weeks
Value
£100,000
Location
Bath
REFURBISHMENT/FIT OUT
The Royal United Hospital in Bath recently purchased a new Gamma Camera and after a competitive tender process, they appointed us to carry out the pre installation and refurbishment works prior to the camera being delivered. The works firstly consisted of the strip out of the entire room. We then installed new floor screed to support the weight of the camera. The refurbishment work was extensive with new flooring, new lighting and new electrical supply being the major elements. We have also built new lead lined partitions and doors, installed a new counter, ventilation system and re-decorated the entire space.
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Deadlines were tight for the completion of this particular project. This was mainly because the camera had to be up and running by a certain date. The room needed to be fully refurbished before the camera was delivered. We worked in partnership with the projects team and clerical staff at the RUH to create a solid programme to ensure the works were completed on time. The room was completed within the set timescale and the camera is currently being configured and will be ready for use in mid November 2012.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Our highly experienced Electrical Contracts Manager and his team took a lead role in the fitting of an extensive new electrical supply to power the camera.
DIRECTLY EMPLOYED TRADES PEOPLE
We used a number of our directly employed labour force to ensure high levels of project and work force management.
Units 16, 17 and 18 Cheltenham Trade Park
Project
Repair and Refurbishment of Industrial/Commercial Units
Timescale
12 Weeks
Value
£90,000
Location
Cheltenham
REFURBISHMENT/FIT OUT
Due to extensive fire damage to Units 16, 17 and 18, we were appointed to undertake the full repair and refurbishment of the 3 areas. The 3 units form part of the same building and initially we were required to strip out the damaged interior and external fittings. Stage 2 of the project involved the replacement of the roof and external cladding and extensive structural repairs. We followed this by re-decorating the internal space with new doors, windows, flooring and the creation of a reception/front office area with a mix of block work and stud partitioning. New lighting and heating systems were installed as part of the refurbishment programme, a long with a new roller shutter door to the front of Unit 17. The result of our works is 3 fully refurbished and functional units that are now ready to be re-let by the landlord.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Our dedicated Electrical Contracts Manager took a lead role in designing and managing the installation of a new electrical system and lighting layout for the 3 units, both of which had been totally damaged in the fire. Our in-house electricians then completed the practical installation of all the elements to this section of the project.
DIRECTLY EMPLOYED TRADES PEOPLE
We used a number of our directly employed labour force to ensure high levels of project and work force management.
The University of Bath
Project
Refurbishment of Mechanical Engineering Laboratories
Timescale
12 Weeks
Value
£225,000
Location
Bath
REFURBISHMENT/FIT OUT
This project involved the full refurbishment and fit out of the mechanical engineering laboratories on the main campus at Bath University. The work consisted of the installation of new lighting, new internal and external doors, new flooring, ceiling grids, ceiling tiles and new partitioning to suit the interior layout and material alterations. We also built and installed bespoke work benches and successfully fitted new mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate the changes and upgrades to the labs.
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
From the outset, deadlines were tight due to the fact that the labs had to be open and functional in time for the start of the new academic year. We worked in partnership with our client to produce a water tight programme which guaranteed the successful delivery of the project within the set deadlines.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
From the moment we were appointed our in house electrical team worked closely with the M&E designers and our client's estates team. Our electrical contracts manager provided expert advice and support to the project and ensured that this key element of the works was delivered in the most efficient and cost effective way.
HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Even though the labs were not in use during the works, the surrounding areas were populated by students and staff. The correct signage was erected and relevant precautions were taken in line with current legislation to ensure the safety of everyone at the University. Our health and safety on site was always of the highest standards, particularly whilst the installation of the mechanical and electrical systems and the delivery of the laboratory machinery.
DIRECTLY EMPLOYED TRADES PEOPLE
We used a number of our directly employed labour force to ensure high levels of project and work force management.
