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Arts University Bournemouth Student Accommodation
Project Background
New build 299-bed student accommodation delivered as part of continued investment into the university’s main campus which is central to AUB’s future aspirations to grow its reputation as a leading arts university. This project was unusual for a student accommodation project given the major focus on sustainability and design throughout to reflect the university’s core ethos. The accommodation is formed of 3 buildings spread across 11 blocks set around a landscaped courtyard.
The Challenge
Intumescent paint – To successfully apply the full system of intumescent paint, we required three days of good continuous weather at a good regular temperature. During construction, wet weather conditions meant we could not apply the paint as required, which resulted in programme delay.
Meeting client’s budget and design intent – One of the client’s key drivers was the visual impact of the new building. However, the original design intent did not meet the client’s budget.
Covid-19 pandemic – When the lockdown occurred in mid-March 2020, the project was ramping up at just under 200 operatives working on the scheme. It was peaking at our planned full production flow, both internally, on the fit-out, and on the external envelope in parallel.
Within a week, it became very apparent, as the Government made essential announcements, that the site set-up and logistics needed to change drastically to meet social distance and Covid-19 SOPs requirements. This was alongside daily concerns of whether there would be enough materials and PPE continuity, all having to be constantly micro-managed from one day to the next by the site team, supply chain and MS procurement structure.
Initially, there was no choice but to force a scaling down of the workforce to about a third, then look to progressively increase back to similar numbers with more managed productivity, as well as:
Re-assessing everything from turning our logistics plans on their heads
Implementing daily changes to site flow and plant segregation to prioritise pedestrian social distancing, in and around the building, to all active workfaces
Major changes at all workfaces themselves to ensure works could proceed in a safe, socially distanced manner, whatever the trade.
The Solution
Intumescent paint
We re-mapped the programme so we would get back on track with the start of enclosing the building and having trigger points for the internal trades which had slipped due to the issues with the paint. During this time, we also had the impact of Covid-19, which meant we had to comply with socially distanced requirements where only one trade was allowed per floor as opposed to having several trades working together on the same floor to catch-up with the programme.
Meeting client’s budget and design intent
We undertook a detailed Value Engineering (VE) process to collaboratively develop a solution which met both client’s budget and design aspirations. As part of the exercise, we looked at changing blockwork partitions to lightweight construction. In addition, we produced a ‘pick list’ of costed VE options for the Client to consider and held workshops with the Client’s team to present and review all options available; ranging from specification changes, to a full redesign of the scheme. The client took on-board the VE options which aligned with the aspects of the design which were important to them.
Covid-19 pandemic
To overcome this and be able to progressively return to strong productivity, we implemented a systematic one trade per floor social distancing requirement. This was particularly important with the sheer intensity of internal fit-out works inside the floorplates. On the envelope, the need to socially distance on the scaffold led to lowered numbers of operatives on any one elevation, however it meant an increase in numbers of active elevations at any one time.
From this scaled down position, we then progressively ramped trades back up as space, progress within zones, and materials supply continuity all gradually improved.
All of this still needed intense daily management and coordination, right through to completion and the team rose to the occasion.
Our relationship and strong support from AUB helped massively with provision of temporary space for welfare within the university, as well as increased ground space allocation during these difficult times to spread out our welfare arrangements. Each of our supply chain partners, alongside the entire Morgan Sindall team, encouraged manufacturers and suppliers to keep production high and supply channels open.
The Results
Despite the above issues, we managed to successfully complete this project in November 2020. All VE targeted across all design disciplines was realised without compromising the agreed design intent or quality. Everyone worked tirelessly to help the team on the ground to deliver this fantastic project successfully and to a delighted client who gave us a recommended score of 9/10. The project also received a Considerate Constructor’s Scheme Certificate of Excellence.
9
Apprentices
87.8%
SME Spend
£16,339,785
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Sustainability
BREEAM Very Good
94% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
CCS Score 44/45
Legacy
45 beneficiaries & 32 SMEs
22 jobs created, 724 trainee weeks & 224 students engaged
£9183.00 donations to charity & 114 volunteer hours
74% social value created
Aftercare
Handover & Aftercare Contractor Promise
Soft landings for handover
Dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact
On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times
Calthorpe Park School
Project Background
Following Hampshire County Council’s investment to meet increased local demand to provide 300 new places for 11-16 year-old students over the next 5 years, this new extension block forms a two-storey building housing a dedicated maths department as well as two state-of-the-art ICT/technology classrooms. Additionally, there is a new specialist ceramics studio and communal dining area increasing facilities for community use. The project also enhances the existing campus by providing landscaped green social spaces for outside dining, teaching and a performance space with a new amphitheatre for outside productions.
The Challenge
Delivering a project in the midst of a worldwide pandemic
Changing guidance from the Government to the school meant they had to amend how they operated, which in turn meant we had to adapt our works accordingly.
Pressures on programme betterment
We made a collective decision as to whether the client required a temporary school as the original programme had a completion date of the end of September, which would be during term time and meant pupils would need alternative accommodation. We agreed the school would be handed over early, therefore eliminating the need for temporary school accommodation. The earlier completion date meant the client and school had an operational building ready for the new term time.
Late changes to design
Late changes were made to the servery downstairs. The servery was originally designed for cold food prep, however 12 weeks before handover this was to be changed to a hot food mini kitchen.
The Solution
Delivering a project in the midst of a worldwide pandemic
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we had to re-programme our external works. In our original plan, we were going to work in larger areas at a time and hand each one over. However during the pandemic, the Covid management strategy meant there were changes to the movement of pupils around the school. To meet with this new strategy, we re-programmed our works during half-term periods to allow the school to manage their Covid processes.
In order to minimise any disruption, we worked closely with the school on a daily basis to understand their changing strategies with Covid and then manage our works accordingly. During the tender stage, we implemented more hoarding than originally planned, as the school asked for more segregation between our works and the school.
In addition, drainage works around the existing MUGA and existing fences had to be undertaken during half-term to minimise disruption to the school.
The science refurbishment works were undertaken in the summer holidays. This was a tight programme, however we managed to achieve this through early engagement with the supply chain and being open and honest with them about the programme from the start in order to gain buy in from them. Our engagement with the supply chain started in March, ready for the July start. Materials, labour and resources were also planned ahead so they were ready for the refurbishment phase. We also treated the refurbishment as a separate phase internally, so we could effectively manage the works and meet the timescales.
Pressures on programme betterment
We created an open and collaborative approach with our supply chain. From the outset we offered our supply chain to visit site the project before they started and had early conversations with them to get them on board, particularly with the early packages.
Late Changes to design
Initially there was only a small amount of M&E in the walls, therefore we changed these to suit a commercialised kitchen. We put these extra services in the wall ahead of any design and instruction, so we didn’t delay the programme. The client subsequently incorporated these services into their design.
The Results
We successfully finished the building four weeks early and to a delighted Client who gave us a recommended score of 9/10.
4
Apprentices
96%
SME Spend
£1,124,200
Added Value
9
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Sustainability
100% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
37.35 tonnes carbon saved
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
CCS Score 42/45
Legacy
27 No of SMEs delivering, 14 beneficiaries, 2 jobs created, 198 trainee weeks
718 students engaged, £4742.60 donations to charity with 5 volunteer hours
78% social value created
Aftercare
Soft landings for handover
Dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact
On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times
GPU – South Colonnade
Project Background
Part strip out and fit out of approx 50,000m2 for 10 individual tenants occupying 11 floors. Each tenant represented a government department relocating from various sites throughout London. The CAT B scheme was largely based around a flexible open plan working arrangement with cellular meeting rooms concentrated around central cores.
The Challenge
The main challenge centred around the multiple end users who all had their own design requirements and the 28 sectional handovers required to enable a progressive occupation of the building. The multiple sectional completions also had to accommodate dependencies from other workstreams within the building.
The Solution
To ensure programme delivery, Overbury agreed a vanilla scheme/cost for each client enabling the floors to commence. Running concurrently, Overbury agreed a detailed design release programme with the client and consultants which allowed the maximum time to fine tune the design while still achieving client move dates.
The logistical and operational challenges were managed by a detailed risk register which listed all the dependencies and highlighted risks to our client. This was updated on a weekly basis. The multiple handovers were managed through a minus 6 week detailed close out programme supported by a robust handover file and agreed procedures.
The Results
The agreed approach of vanilla design/cost followed by enhanced design resulted in a high number of change instructions, partially regarding day two items following occupation. Overbury allocated a dedicated change manager to the project which mitigated the programme.
The experience the client and consultants conveyed to Overbury was how interactive and collaborative they found working with the project team. This was partly due to the open plan working office environment they set up for the wider project team.
96.2%
SME Spend
£2.15m
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Sustainability
100% timber responsibly sourced
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
CCS Score 43/45
Legacy
20 No of SMEs
47 beneficiaries
Aftercare
Soft landings for handover
Dedicated Overbury Change Manager
On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times
Old Woking Sheltered Housing – Hale End Court
Woking
Project Team
Architects: HNW Architects
The Challenge
To emphasise independent living – to design and develop a high-quality, sustainable, and purpose-built living facility whilst providing aspects of extra care distinguishing the facility from a typical residential care facility.
Adapted construction working practices – construction commenced in August 2020 and handed over in October 2021
Maintaining cost predictability within budget allowances
The Solution
The apartments have been designed to exceed nationally described space standards provide familiar accommodation that can be adapted to each resident’s needs. Residents can enjoy living independently while also being supported when needed.
The Willmott Dixon team and its supply chain partners adopting Covid-19 safe working practices, as prescribed by the Construction Leadership Council to deliver the project during and throughout the pandemic.
Early contractor engagement created an integrated team, this approach promoted early supply chain who were able to explore options. These contributions identified cost pressures were explored prior to construction commencing early supply chain engagement ensures identified risks were mitigated and social value opportunities maximised.
The Results
Considered a total success, achieved handover on time, whilst working throughout Covid-19, completed with zero defects and completed on budget. This facility is now occupied and enjoyed by local residents helping ease a back log demand.
2
Apprentices
96.8%
Achieved locally
SME Spend
£1.9m
Added Value
10/10
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
99% of regular payments and did not exceed 30 days
Sustainability
Constructed from CLT (cross laminated timber), achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
CLOCS compliant
Legacy
WINNER for SECBE Awards 2022 for : Project of the Year over £10m award
LABC Regional Winners – LABC Building Excellence Awards 2022
Aftercare
SCF Handover & Aftercare Contractor Promise compliant
Institute of Technology, Exeter College
Project Team
Architects: AWW
Project Manager: SDS
The Challenge
This project was delivered as part of the wider South West Institute of Technology (SWIOT) to allow digital skills to be learnt and developed across the region.
Operating on a tight live city centre campus, the Willmott Dixon team needed to adhere to comprehensive logistic plans to minimise the impact on what is normally a busy campus. Comprising of a steel frame with precast planks, the building features a lecture theatre, triple height atrium space and feature staircase.
The Solution
Approached designed solution with a ‘kit of parts’ having underlying traditional construction. The façade is clad in ceramic rainscreen to mirror and enhance the local architecture. The principal elevation is made up of curtain walling, with bronze brise solei providing passive shading. Willmott Dixon also interfaced with and refurbished the existing ‘Hele Building’ to be a new home for Exeter College T Level syllabus.
The Results
The new building was completed on time and on budget with minimum disruption and the students were able to use this fantastic facility as planned.
The new Digital and Data Centre at Exeter College now provides industry standard facilities which will help plug the digital skills gap in the industry, as well as supporting employers in the region. The centre is a great addition to the local community and interfaces seamlessly with the existing ‘Hele building’ on the college’s Hele Road campus.
2
Apprentices
94.7%
SME Spend
£160,000
Added Value
10/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
99% fair payments made
Sustainability
Committed to embedding the principles of sustainable living and development
across the whole scope of activities
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
Legacy
477 professional hours spent supporting local people, Exeter College and local partnerships
Aftercare
Handover & Aftercare Contractor Promise
The London Screen Academy
Islington, London
The Challenge
London Screen Academy was a design & build project which involved the partial demolition of part of the central and southern section of the existing 4 storey plus basement building. The logistics of building within a building was the most challenging aspect of the project
One of the biggest refurbishment challenges to the non-studio part of the project was the sagging and heavily deflected floors that were in the existing building. The beam-and-pot floor construction had been filled with terracotta void formers but over time this has sagged by up to 60mm across the full extent of the floor.
While the structural condition of its primary frame was generally good, there were some wear and tear problems associated with cracked lintels and corroded steel reinforcement helibars within concrete.
The Solution
The refurbishment gives the building a major internal reconfiguration as well as adding a new steel frame structure which provides a three-storey film production studio and supporting facilities. The scope of works also included new windows and façade repairs to the existing building.
The existing 4 storey plus building was replaced with a 3 storey plus basement building and a third floor roof amenity space, provision of replacement doors and windows to include ventilation louvres, reinstatement of door on Highbury Grove frontage; provision of bicycle and bin storage and new fence along Kelvin Road frontage; new glazed roof on single storey extension to the south, and removal of the existing single storey structure on roof, extension of two existing stair cores and lift overrun, and provision of new balustrade, photovoltaic panels and a sedum roof at roof level in order to facilitate the use of the building as a specialist Class D1 sixth form school.
The Results
The former factory in Islington has been transformed into a new specialist sixth form-only free school for 1,000 16 to 19-year-olds, providing training in film and television, with specialist areas including editing suites and music and performance spaces.
The interiors team worked closely with the design team to deliver the project ready for the first intake of 300 students in September 2019, with the LSA expanding eventually to a capacity of 800-1000 pupils.
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Apprentices
97.8%
SME Spend
£2.5m
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Sustainability
98% of waste diverted from landfill
A key aspect was a heating system that makes use of passive heat recovery, using outdoor air to cool the building where possible.
Further low carbon technologies include 100% LED lighting throughout the building, with additional daylight dimming functionality and presence detection.
Extensive electricity, water and gas metering was installed and is monitored by the Building Management System (BMS) so that data can be analysed to further optimise energy usage.
The building’s roof has a green area to enhance biodiversity, solar PV panels to generate renewable electricity and export back to the national grid, achieving cost savings, improving occupancy wellbeing and retaining the building’s existing character.
Fair
100% of payments made on time
Aftercare
Handover & Aftercare Contractor Promise
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
The epitome of Team Collaboration
- Integrated Team of the Year 2022 – SCF Framework Awards
Appointed by Royal Borough of Greenwich, Galliford Try recently completed a 2 form entry community primary school for 420 primary and 26 nursery pupils, including a Behaviour Support Unit hosting up to 18 children. The works comprised a two-storey building, extensive landscaping and sports facilities served by a standalone changing block, which are used by the local community. In addition to a new multi-use games area (MUGA), there are outside learning areas including a wild meadow orchard, forest skills area, trim trails, horticultural area with raised planters and an amphitheatre. The project achieved BREEAM Excellent by maximising passive techniques to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.
The Challenge
There were several challenges the team faced. Budget constraints and keeping to programme despite being bookended by Covid and three national lockdowns and consequently material shortages and delay were their biggest.
The Solution
Keeping to budget: By engaging with their supply chain partners early in preconstruction, with an emphasis on added value, improved buildability and thus cost efficiencies and actively identifying alternative materials throughout, Galliford Try were able to provide significant savings on the project. Some included redesigning the ground floor slab to in-situ suspended slab, simplification of the window head brick detail and creating dual site access to optimise sequencing, enabling the building and landscape works simultaneously. Comprehensive surveys and ground investigations prior to Contract Award mitigated risks by preventing abortive designs based on assumptions.
The use of BIM Level 2 even though it was not a project requirement reduced both design and installation inefficiencies, saving time and money.
On time delivery: In addition to placing orders early and using more readily available materials to compensate manufacturing shortfalls in the UK and abroad, Galliford Try replaced in-person site visits with Zoom, GoPro cameras and drones for client and end user progress updates and inspections when Covid restrictions and lockdowns were in place.
The Results
The school was completed eight weeks early despite the challenges faced with the additional pressures of three national lockdowns, social distancing and reduced productivity (less people on site and delayed materials). The team achieved an overall client satisfaction of 9/10, with 10/10 in time management and Health & Safety.
68
Apprentices
£10.4m
SME Spend
£4.8m
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
Payment timescales to all: supply chain and manufactures were agreed and adhered to throughout the project. Payment notices were issued on time with zero ‘pay-less’ notice and 97% of subcontractor final accounts were agreed within two months on Practical Completion.
Aftercare
The project and site manager stayed on site four weeks post project completion and continue to keep in touch with the school, in conjunction with our Aftercare team.
To compliment the Aftercare team’s collaborative workshop to the end users 12 weeks prior to completion, the project team completed several site tours with the school’s executives and headteacher during the final construction phase, where defect sheets were presented, and reporting procedures explained during the walkabouts.
Safe
The team achieved AFR ratio 0 and zero RIDDOR, had an average CCS score of 42 and was able to continue to operate safely during Covid with no major outbreaks. The site was awarded ‘Quarterly Safety Award’ twice.
Sustainability
Designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent and with that included details that maximised passive techniques to reduce energy consumption and environmental impacts. Additional features incorporated a highly insulated building envelope, high thermal mass for night cooling, ventilation stacks with heat recovery, 90sqm of solar panels and electric charging points. Acoustic ceiling and breathing building units were installed in classrooms to enhance air quality for better student learning environment and achieved A for energy performance.
Following some tree removal, we reused the logs to form the forest trail and created pathways around the site using mulch (shredded trees). The mulch provided a more stable ground to work on, as well as acting as a nutrient bed for plants.
Legacy
Employment Skills Plan: 68no of apprentices, 4no of employees who were previously unemployed, 5no careers, curriculum and literacy talks and 8 hours of improving staff wellbeing sessions. Covid-19 prevented us achieving our targets in full during the construction phase. In agreement with Royal Borough of Greenwich, we delivered our promises post project completion.
Greenwich’s own: A labourer, gateperson and welfare labourer/cleaner were employed through Greenwich council’s employment scheme, Greenwich Local Labour and Business.
Looking after the smaller businesses: To encourage greater micro and VCSE participation, we held a Meet the Buyer event at Greenwich Town Hall. To ensure that they could work with us and other contractors in the future, we held individual workshops and supported them by completing minimum requirements like PAS91 and Builder’s Profile registration.
Greater emphasis on health and wellbeing: During the early stages of the pandemic, we arranged for a top medical visitor to deliver a toolbox talk to explain Covid 19 and ‘debunking some of the myths’ surrounding the illness. Not only did this reassure our operatives, but also provided them the opportunity to ask questions and have first-hand information affecting both theirs and their families’ health.
Lasting school legacy: We donated a mosaic plaque with the school’s crest at part of the Opening Ceremony.
SCF Framework Manager
James Wright
Email: james.wright@hants.gov.uk
Phone: : 07761 330560
Contractor Framework Manager
Angela Purse
Email: Angela.Purse@gallifordtry.co.uk
Phone: 07593 561855
Exeter Science Park – Engineering Building
Project Background
A bespoke ‘BREEAM Excellent’, 3-storey engineering and research building, housing the world-leading VSimulator facility, providing specialist engineering facilities and open-plan, flexible workspace. The facility will play a major role in spearheading Exeter Science Park’s aspirations and reputation for research and innovation, stimulating a knowledge-based economy, delivering jobs, higher productivity and economic growth.
Providing unique simulation capabilities far beyond anything available worldwide, the VSimulator facility will be used by academics and industry to support multi-disciplinary research factors. Helping to address critical issues of human engagement with the surrounding environment, it will present research, commercial and training opportunities within an endless range of disciplines.
The Challenge
Imperative to the successful project outcome, the Virtual Simulation Chamber had to be handed over to the specialist engineers on time to commence installation of the state-of-the-art motion platform and other equipment. Additionally, the basement concrete floor had to be within a 2mm-tolerance level and strict water-proofing specifications had to be achieved prior to the VSimulator installation. Further adding to the challenge were complex logistics and mechanical and electrical installations, and the involvement of multiple, including global, specialist installers.
The Solution
Through sectional completion (in October 2019), we handed over the basement to the University for fitting-out of the simulator, whilst the remaining works continued. We worked closely with the University throughout the fit-out works, ensuring this was undertaken safely while the remaining works took place concurrently.
During early design collaboration, we were able to offer our experience with basement construction to align buildable-construction details with specialist tanking manufactured products. It was at this early stage when a significant change in tanking membrane manufacturers occurred and, with the help of our supply chain family, we were able to provide a quick solution to the benefit of the client.
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The Results
Communication was critical to ensuring we kept to programme, and we successfully managed the co-ordination of overseas meetings, held virtually, regarding set-up, installation and delivery of equipment for the motion platform.
Drawing upon the expertise and skills of the project team, the challenging project objectives were all achieved, to the delight of the client.
2
Apprentices
100%
SME Spend
£ 248,500
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Sustainability
BREEAM Excellent
99% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
CCS Score 43/45
Legacy
38 No of SMEs & 10 beneficiaries
4 jobs created, 49 trainee weeks & 28 students engaged
£200 donations to charity & 39 volunteer hours
88% social value created
Aftercare
Soft landings for handover
Dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact
On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times
Solent University Sports Complex
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Project Background
A new build four-storey steel frame building which includes two sports halls, three fitness studios, a health and well-being gym, a strength and conditioning high-performance gym and high-quality teaching facilities on a live university campus. The scheme also includes underground car parking.
The Challenge
The ambitious vision for the University was to create a new sports facility to improve and modernise the University’s offering and enable excellence in sport, health and fitness related degree programmes and associated teaching and research for staff, students and the local community.
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The Solution
The seminar and gym areas of the sports complex are fitted with 20mm soft joints between the room floor slabs. These help to isolate them and significantly reduce the vibration that passes through them. In the weight training area, they went a step further and introduced a cast in-situ reinforced concrete sprung floor. This innovation means that the sports hall can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter what activity they are involved in.
The iconic cladding system to the tower block represents the former use of the site with historical maps – a subtle presence in the perforation in the cladding system next to the standout face brickwork wrapping the sports halls. The building has provided a head turning modern build in Southampton’s old city centre.
The Results
The city centre project was constructed within a 86 week programme, delivering a four-storey sports complex with state-of-the-art gyms for both student and staff use. Along the stacked tower block of gyms and studios, the project had two full sized sports halls; one for multi-use catering for over 13 different sports, the other was dedicated to basketball, allowing Student Kestrels, the university’s leading sports team, a home court. Below the sports halls, basement parking was provided for staff, students and the public as well as accessible parking bays.
The project is a visually stunning, flagship sports facility which is enhancing Solent University’s offering in advanced sports degree courses, and it is already attracting more students to the local area and inspiring people to take part in sport.
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Apprentices
85.6%
SME Spend
£396,204
Added Value
8/10
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Project Awards
Solent received the University Bronze Charter Mark Award from England Athletics, one of 6 universities to receive a charter mark award to date.
and
Construction News Award 2020 – Community Engagement Project of the Year
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Sustainability
99% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
CCS Score 44/45
Legacy
36 No of SMEs & 59 beneficiaries
18 jobs created, 184 trainee weeks and 577 students engaged
£3,046 donations to charity & 1,845 volunteer hours
Aftercare
Soft landings for handover
Dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact
On-line portal for notifying any defects with
3 priority categories for response times
Robert May’s School
Project Background
Expansion of school by 1FE providing an open and welcoming entrance to give the school a presence in the local community.
The Challenge
The project involved the expansion of Robert May’s Secondary School in Odiham by 1FE, which included a two-storey new-build block and refurbishment within the existing building. External works included demolition of the caretaker’s bungalow and remodelling of the carpark; as well as works to the MUGA to the rear of the school and a grass playing field on a steeply sloped area adjacent the school. As part of these works, the team faced two key challenges;
The school was on a very tight site with high levels of coach drop-off demands and remodelling of the front of the school
The project was being delivered in a live school environment where pupil/ pedestrian safety was key, along with maintaining their safety routes during construction.
The Solution
To enable the new coach drop-off, a new carpark was built first, where the caretaker’s bungalow was located.
Pupil/ pedestrian routes were improved during construction works by directing them along hoarded/ fenced routes to and from the buses and emergency access routes to muster points. Deliveries were only allowed between drop-off and pick-up periods with the construction site gates closed outside these times. We also chaired weekly meetings with the school to discuss the forthcoming works and anticipated vehicle movements. Daily ‘Stand Up’ meetings were undertaken with all operatives on site, to make sure they were aware of what was happening on site that day.
The Results
The proactive approach and professional team meant communication between all parties, including the design team and the school was productive, with relationships maintained to the end of the project. Early liaison with the supply chain ensured professional buildability advice and working closely with the school we were able to minimise disruption. The client was also pleased with the successful delivery of the project, giving us a recommended score of 10/10.
2
Apprentices
100%
SME Spend
£514,000
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Sustainability
100% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
CCS Score 39/45
Legacy
36 No of SMEs delivering 100% of project value
17 beneficiaries, 8 jobs created and 120 trainee weeks
£20 donations to charity, 22 volunteer hours and 1031 student engaged.
88% social value created
Aftercare
Soft landings for handover
Dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact
On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times
