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Friars House Re-Cladding

September 22, 2022/in Refurbishment/by Andrew Real

Friars House Re-Cladding

  • Client

    Friars House Aylesbury Ltd

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £4.4m

  • Completion Date

    March 2022

The Challenge

first Recladding Project Undertaken: Friars House is a office block that was converted into a Residential building in 2015, with one additional floor added. The building totals 5 storey’s (8 storey’s including the shopping centre) and is constructed over an existing shopping centre and now contains 71 residential apartments. When the Building was converted from Offices to Residential the building was over-clad with ACM and a EPS render system. Whilst occupied, this project undertook works to replace the potential combustible cladding on the external elevations with materials in line with Approved Document B December 2018 Revision, post-Grenfell.

The Solution

Undertook extensive cross checking with physical inspections. Understand how the occupiers use and plot trends whilst planning operational delivery around these patterns. Plan ahead with extensive logistical solutions in place and test these prior to undertaking any works.

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The Results

Adapted to ever evolving Covid CLC working practices – worked closely with the client to ensure minium disruption experienced. Customer stated: Excellent communication all through the design and construction phases


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Apprentices

73.3%


SME Spend

£662k


Added Value

10/10


Client Satisfaction

Contractor Performance | Commitments


Fair

99.8% payment periods not exceeding 30 days


Sustainability

Undertook social legacy work-streams and compliance with the Social Legacy Policy


Safe

Zero Harm


Legacy


Aftercare

Handover & Aftercare Contractor Promise

SCF Framework Manager

James Wright

Email: james.wright@hants.gov.uk

Phone: 07761 330560

Contractor Framework Manager

Guy Dawes

Email: guy.dawes@willmottdixon.co.uk

Phone: 07989 179444

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Sebastian Street Law School

September 16, 2022/in Education: Further / Higher Block/by Andrew Real

University of London, Sebastian Street Law School

  • Client

    City, University of London

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £49.5m

  • Completion Date

    September 2020 

Project Information

Procurement Type: Two stage
Form of Contract: JCT 2016 Design and Build
Contract Period: 161 weeks
Size: 7,267m2

BAM has developed a landmark property for City University, which incorporates a striking combination of new and existing structures. The project was procured through SCF Construct and consists of a tower block with an innovative twin screen printed façade, new attached blocks and existing structures incorporated into a single building. Scope includes a double basement, ground and six upper floors, including the extension and refurbishment of the existing Goswell and Myddleton buildings.

An atrium connects the collection of buildings, containing a cafe and circulation space. A new external courtyard has been created between the building and adjacent residential properties. BAM extended the existing basement to provide lecture/ conference space.

The Challenge

Site Constraints / Logistics This was a logistically challenging project, situated on a restricted site and bounded by residential properties, including Grade II listed buildings. Sebastian Street also lies within the Northampton Square Conservation area.

Cladding design – The concept design comprised a twin walled flue design to achieve the desired architectural look. Technically this presented a challenge as it did not align with the M&E strategy, this issue required quick resolution to maintain programme.

Archaeology – archaeological dig required to ensure the preservation of the rich local history.

The Solution

Site Constraints / Logistics – Bounded by residential neighbours and building within a conservation area required sensitively managing in order to maintain good relations and minimise the impacts of construction works. We achieved exactly this through regular resident forums and good communication. CCS score of 42/50.

With regards to site and design complexities, the use of digital technologies / BIM aided design coordination, spatial fit of retained structures and condition / cloud surveys.

Cladding design – To overcome the technical issues and align with the buildings M&E strategy we collaborated with specialist supply chain partners Skonto and Schuco to design an alternative cladding solution based on a twin walled unitised system.

Archaeology– Prior to construction starting, City collaborated with Museum of London Archaeology. During the excavation, artefacts dating back to the pre-Bronze Age era were found, in addition to remnants of a Civil War fort, trenches, glazed pottery and tokens from the 1640s.

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The Results

The final results are outstanding, Clients expectations exceeded is testament to the teams unified approach to managing the many complex and unforeseen challenges, in particular delivering this facility in London during the height of the pandemic.


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Apprentices

£36m


SME Spend

£1.98m


Added Value

9/10


Client Satisfaction

Client Testimonials

‘I cannot thank you all enough for what you have done …to deliver such a fantastic building that we are so proud to call ours. Every one of you, both on site and behind the scenes, have been a pleasure to work with for the past 3 years. Without your commitment and hard work it wouldn’t be the building it is, exceeding my expectations. Thank you all so much’

Cheryl Smitham Senior Project Manager, Property and Facilities - City, University of London

‘BAM, our principle contractor, has brought our vision for the building to reality by transforming the old site and two existing historic buildings. They have worked excellently throughout the construction phase and I am looking forward to the building coming to life.’ [Feb 2020]

Cheryl Smitham Senior Project Manager, Property and Facilities - City, University of London
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Contractor Performance | Commitments


Sustainability

The project achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating attributable to the low carbon design and sustainable services installations all contributing to a reduction in City’s carbon emissions.

Sustainable features:

Photovoltaic system on roof areas

Centralised lighting control system throughout the law school

Primary ground source heat pump system

Energy Efficient lighting

Rainwater harvesting

98% Waste diverted from landfill –

100% timber sustainably sourced

56 Environmental Toolbox Talks

Contaminated ground was remediated


Legacy

493 apprenticeship weeks

Work experience placements and volunteering

5 local apprentices from Islington

8 apprentices not local

57 hours volunteered by project team

2 work experience placements

Charities supported: CLIC Sargent and Alzheimer’s Society both charity partners and CRASH

Employment of local site management trainee: We had 6 local apprentices on site, 1 non- local management trainee.

Sponsorship of college/university students: 1 x quantity surveyor


Fair

100% payment within 30 days terms


Aftercare

As part of our commitment to aftercare, key BAM personnel remained on site following completion to facilitate smooth occupation for both the university staff and students. We worked with the Clients FM team to ensure they were fully familiar with the operation and maintenance requirements, providing additional training sessions where required.


Safe

Zero RIDDORs

CCS Score 42/50

SCF Framework Manager

Alex Nelhams

Email: alex.nelhams@hants.gov.uk

Phone: 07717 003869

Contractor Framework Manager

Darren Birch

Email: dbirch@bam.com

Phone: 07920 134843

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UWE New Engineering Block

September 16, 2022/in Education: Further / Higher University/by Andrew Real

UWE New Engineering Block, Bristol

  • Client

    University of the West of England              

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £27.2m

  • Completion Date

    September 2020

Project Information

Procurement Type: Two stage
Form of Contract: NEC 4 Option A Design & Build
Contract Period: 83 weeks
Size: 8,650m2

BAM has built the new state of the art engineering block for the University of the West of England (UWE) on their existing, busy campus in Bristol, which remained live during the project. The new building provides teaching and research facilities for more than 1,600 undergraduate and post graduate students along with 100 academic and technical staff.

Facilities include engine test cells, wind tunnels and dedicated rooms for specific engineering disciplines such as composite manufacturing, machining and metrology.

The three storey building was constructed out of structural steel frame with in-situ concrete ground floor, precast concrete upper floors and stairs and a combination of Corten cladding and curtain wall as the exterior finish.

A full height atrium forms the entrance which was finished with glulam timber cladding.

The project had a challenging programme, with completion in 83 weeks. To help ease the programme we appointed one of our CAT 1 structural steel frame contractors early in the process. Included in their package was the supply and installation of the precast concrete and glulam timber cladding works and this eliminate the issues that arise with different contractors carrying out the works.

The project was designed in a 3D environment under BIM level 2 requirements thereby minimising design issues before manufacture.  During the enabling works period a new site access was formed onto the campus ensuring the site was completely isolated from the rest of the campus mitigating any issues with site logistics and deliveries ensuring the site was secure and the university could continue to operate as normal.

The Challenge

The team worked together to successfully resolve a number of key challenges, notable examples include:

Bespoke Design – The client required a bespoke building that could cater for a diverse range of engineering subjects. Specific areas required very different physical properties, with each teaching space having a unique purpose that needed a bespoke design solution.

Noise / Vibration – Many of the ground floor engineering workshops generate high levels of noise and vibration.

Optimise functional learning space to create more opportunities for learning and a safe inclusive environment for students to flourish.

The Solution

Bespoke Design – The building was designed from the outset to allow for the physical nature of different engineering subjects, with ‘heavier’, material-based engineering on the ground floor, moving up through ‘lighter’ and cleaner engineering forms (for example, hydraulics, acoustic and electrical) on each of the three floors.

More traditional ‘heavy’ engineering subjects such as structural engineering, construction material, mechanical workshops and engine test cells require large spaces that are highly serviced and are typically loud and dirty due to the machinery and processes required. These testing spaces needed to be designed in such a way as to absorb vibrational impact and minimise disturbance to other teaching spaces nearby, achieved through a reinforced concrete ‘floating slab’ mounted on special acoustic bearing pads at regular spacings.

A 1.2m thick reinforced concrete strong wall and strong floor, capable of withstanding 150t, has been designed to enable bespoke testing of construction material and aircraft components. Bespoke anchors embedded within the strong wall and strong floor and a 2.5t lifting crane have also been designed to meet the university testing requirements.

Acoustics – As many of these ground floor engineering workrooms generate high levels of noise, a key challenge for our acoustic engineers was to determine the level of sound insulation necessary in order to achieve acceptable internal noise levels in the adjoining rooms during the operation of equipment. Where necessary, a pragmatic approach between practical design and acoustics standards was reached.

On the floors above this, high-tech electronics labs, modelling and simulation suites and mechatronics labs with robotic arms had different requirements again, needing solutions to the equipment’s high heat gains and sensitivity to noise and vibration. A thermo-fluids lab required floating power sockets mounted from the ceiling to counteract any potential issues from regular water simulations, while a programming laboratory features a large robotic arm, which is very sensitive to the room’s doors opening and shutting.

Optimise functional learning space Combining circulation with social learning space has resulted in a very efficient building with almost every corridor having a dual function. This openness was a key part of the University’s brief, ensuring that the building avoided intimidating spaces to encourage a more diverse range of engineering students.

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The Results

This stunning low energy building provides a state-of-the art and inclusive engineering faculty, that will assist UWE in its aim of encouraging greater diversity within engineering as a whole. In October 2021, UWE Engineering Building was awarded Social Infrastructure Project of the Year and overall Project of the Year at the BCIA awards.


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Apprentices

£11.8m


SME Spend

£3.72m


Added Value

8/10


Client Satisfaction

Client Testimonials

”We had a good team of designers, consultants, contractors and the Faculty team who worked in collaboration to make this project a success. As with all projects there are challenges to work through but working together these were overcome. A great team effort during an extremely challenging period.”

Steve Denning University of the West of England
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Sustainability

The design focused on making the life cycle of the building as efficient as possible, helping to add long-term value.

Low carbon design principles, including natural ventilation and passive cooling, were adopted from the start of the design process to minimize the building’s carbon emissions in line with the university’s ambitious carbon reduction targets.

Energy and carbon reduction targets on this project were exceeded, with regulated energy use. The project achieved a very low A rated EPC value. The building achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating, it’s well insulated and energy efficient. Use of LED lights, PV panels on roof and water harvesting for grey water. The new facility is connected to UWE District Heating system. Natural ventilation and light used as much as possible.


Legacy

96 training weeks

42 career events

34 educational site visits

£146,088 Social and Local economic value delivered

Worked with UWE on future sustainability projects in Africa

Supported PHD students research into construction related information

Provided work experience to a number of construction students prior to pandemic

Introduced a mature apprentice through BAM shared apprenticeship scheme


Aftercare

At the peak of the pandemic, the project team pulled out all the stops to still handover the building clean and fully usable in time for the University to occupy ahead of the new academic year. Key to this was providing the University with early access to undertake fit out works.

BAM pulled out all the stops to still handover the building clean and fully usable in time for the University to occupy ahead of the new academic year. BAM allowed the University site access prior to Handover for its own fit out as this programme was also disrupted due to COVID. This was very much appreciated. Several snags remained post-handover and I have been working with BAM to close these out during the defects period. 


Fair

100% payment within 30 days terms


Safe

To avoid construction access through the heart of the campus BAM proposed a temporary road to keep the works completely segregated, this measure along with a separate area for contractors parking and material storage made it it safer to build and minimised construction impacts. CCS Score 40/45

Awards

  • British Construction Industry Awards 2021 – Winner Project of the Year
  • British Construction Industry Awards 2021 – Winner Social Infrastructure Project of the Year
  • Education Estates Awards 2021 – Shortlisted Project of the Year Universities
  • Overall ‘Project of the Year’, and ‘Social Infrastructure Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards 2021
  • RIBA Southwest Awards 2022 – Regional Award

SCF Framework Manager

Kingsley Clarke

Email: kingsley.clarke@devon.gov.uk

Phone: 07805760622

Contractor Framework Manager

Darren Birch

Email: dbirch@bam.com

Phone: 07920 134843

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UK Hydrographic Office

September 15, 2022/in Civic and Community/by Andrew Real

UK Hydrographics Office, Taunton

  • Client

    UKHO

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £32.2m

  • Completion Date

    January 2019

Project Information

Procurement Type: Two stage

Form of Contract: JCT Design and Build

Contract Period: 113 weeks

Size: 10,671m2

Winner of the BCO National Awards, RIBA Southwest Awards, BCO South of England & South Wales Awards, Insider South West Property Awards and Project of the Year 2020 for Michelmores Property Awards. BAM designed and constructed the high secure new headquarters for the United Kingdom Hydrographics Office (UKHO) at its existing site, replacing a World War II building. The new facility is a bespoke office designed to meet the needs of one of the world’s leading geospatial information companies. It has two open plan wings constructed in a reinforced concrete frame, linked by structural steel bridges. The project has a BREEAM Excellent rating with its M&E systems being designed for ease of use, low maintenance, comfort, and energy efficiency. The design builds on experience from previous low energy offices, removing unnecessary complexity and improving resilience. Low maintenance materials used were chosen to create an exceptionally durable building and the design has taken a very robust approach to life cycle performance. Wherever possible we have exceeded the minimum standard to ensure that the building has flexibility, longevity and is adaptable to change.

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The Challenge

Bringing everything together under one roof was a central aim in creating a new headquarters for UKHO – so why not make it the defining feature?

The atrium roof proved to be a significant challenge for both the designers and construction project team and required a genuine collaborative approach. The challenge was to create an impressive 800m2 atrium roof to allow natural unobstructed daylight to flood in throughout the day providing essential daylight and ventilation to the centre of the building.

The Solution

The final atrium roof design comprised bespoke 28 tonne precast concrete ‘V’ shaped beams, over 200 modular roof lights and sinuous larch clad baffles which are an integral part of the passive environmental design by eliminating glare and providing acoustic absorption to control reverberation. The 203 roof lights in the glazed atrium roof are opened by the Building Management System (BMS) and allow natural ventilation to the 700 desks arranged on the open plan floor plates.

This required a BIM Level 2 approach throughout the entire supply chain. The benefits to the project included pre-construction coordination, site details resolved early on ensuring robust details, full integration of supply chain design and it ensured exposed services were modelled and installed correctly both technically and aesthetically.

The decision to use precast elements for the roof played an important part in meeting the programme

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The Results

To deliver UKHO’s vison an open and collaborative approach was in place from the outset. This enabled robust employer requirements to be agreed and the design was substantially completed prior to start of the main works.

The final results are truly stunning, the quality, building performance and award winning design is testament. UKHOH has won 10 major awards including two awards at the British Council of Offices National Awards 2020– ‘Best of the Best’ and ‘Corporate Workplace’ and Michelmores Property Awards 2019 – Building of the Year [£20m to £50m]

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Apprentices

£6.5m


SME Spend

£1.93m


Added Value

9/10


Client Satisfaction

Client Testimonials

It has surpassed my wildest expectations, the dream has become the reality for both me and the whole of UKHO. This has only been achieved through a completely open and honest approach to problem solving throughout the project and this collaborative attitude has been the key to the project’s success.
We are delighted with the outcome of this project and the high standards our new headquarters. AHR demonstrated a clear vision for the design, always backed up by an in-depth understanding of how the building will look and perform, as well as of UKHO as an organisation and our needs. AHR demonstrated a clear commitment to the project and produced a design that has delivered an inspirational building.
Our workplace is now more responsive and connected than ever before. The design will support a smarter way of working and has created a healthy and productive environment that will attract, nurture and retain our employees.
The architectural design has also completely captured the heart of our brand, following the theme of ‘Seabed to Surface’. It both showcases the world-class organisation that the UKHO is and brings to life our vision for our future.
Jo FunnellNew Build Project Manager, UKHO
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Sustainability

Low maintenance materials used were chosen to create an exceptionally durable building and the design has taken a very robust approach to life cycle performance. Wherever possible we have exceeded the minimum standard to ensure that the building has flexibility, longevity and is adaptable to change. The team has focused on reducing operational energy costs and carbon emissions. High levels of natural daylight reduce the reliance on artificial lighting and an efficient building envelope reduces the heating costs. The natural ventilation strategy has designed out the need for cooling to over 90% of the building. Artificial lighting is automatic throughout and floor plates are lit to just 200lux which provides a calm background light level suitable for most tasks. Every desk is then provided with an individual task light giving user control to increase their light level up to 500lux if required. This strategy provides the dual benefit of user control and energy reduction.

Our structural engineering design is based on a concrete flat slab structure. It was chosen because it worked well for the grid shape of the building, it is very effective for thermal mass, and it is good for services distribution. This structural design solution ensures that by day, heat generated by people and IT etc. is absorbed in the slab, and at night the vents open so the heat can leave the building. The resulting exposed soffits have been designed to become part of the aesthetics of the structure.

The adoption of natural ventilation and the maximisation of daylight were central to the design ethos. The resulting services strategy delivers a space that supports employee wellbeing and a highly sustainable, low energy operation that has significantly reduced costs for installing, operating and maintaining fans, pumps and chillers. A Building Management System controls the opening and closing of the top half of every window in the building, whilst occupiers can control the opening of the bottom half of each window to provide instant access to fresh air, giving them a sense of control over their immediate environment.

– BREEAM Excellent
-Wide use of low carbon /energy saving features e.g. PVs, lighting control and natural ventilation
-GSL approach and BMS fine tuning has kept energy usage to a minimum; saving 30% against historical usage. Helped enormously by the ventilation strategy.
-Cut and fill analysis maximised reuse of excavated materials and demolition waste
-EPC A
-Targeting ‘DEC B’ rating within 3 years of operation
-Optimum orientation for passive solar design – escape stairs and tea points located on the east and west buffer offices from low sun angles
-Mixture of cross ventilation and stack ventilation through the atrium roof
-Timber baffles, hanging from the atrium roof provide acoustic absorption and eliminate glare by diffusing low angle sun
-Exposed in-situ concrete structure provides thermal mass
-Generous 3.5m ceiling heights coupled with narrow floorplates ensure impressive levels of natural daylight
-Brise soleil to the south façade to reduce heat gain
-Automatic artificial lighting throughout, with floor plates lit to 200lux supplemented by individual task lights on every desk


Legacy

£3.2m Social Value delivered

410 apprenticeship weeks & 39 work placements

Charities supported: CLIC & Lighthouse

Selection of contractors based in local area

Use of locally sourced materials and suppliers

Employment of local site management trainee

Sponsorship of college/university students




Fair

100% payment within 30 days terms


Aftercare

Government Soft Landings removes ambiguity and assumptions that lead to confusion. This helped to address hand-over and occupancy issues at an early stage, proving a positive experience the client and staff from day 1. BAM attended quarterly aftercare review meetings for two years, and provided repeat training to FM providers and users, assisting the client in fine-tuning the building’s systems as well as contributing to post-occupancy evaluation.




Safe

Zero RIDDORs

CCS Awards: Performance Beyond Compliance

Robotic window installation

SCF Framework Manager

Kingsley Clarke

Email: kingsley.clarke@devon.gov.uk

Phone: 07805760622

Contractor Framework Manager

Darren Birch

Email: dbirch@bam.com

Phone: 07920 134843

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Dartmouth Street London No 21

September 15, 2022/in Civic and Community Refurbishment/by Andrew Real

Dartmouth Street London No 21

  • Client

    Confidential Government Client

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £21m

  • Completion Date

    April 2022

Project details

Form of Contract: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract April 2013

Procurement Type: 2 Stage

Contract Period:  97 weeks

Size: 55,000 sqft

The project comprised of the refurbishment and upgrade of the client’s estate under their ‘Restoration and Renewal Programme’. The project endeavored to deliver maximum flexibility and usability for a design life of 15 years, achieving BREEAM Excellent.

The project included CAT B fit out of offices, a new reception, new meeting rooms and collaboration spaces. The scope of works also included structural alterations, window replacements and external works and security enhancements of 55,000 sq ft over 9 floors including roof and terraces in a 1920’s building.

The Challenge

Multiple stakeholder engagement
The scope included the decant of large numbers of staff to allow 750 new staff to occupy their new space.

Engaging with government recommended contractors
ISG had to liaise with government recommended subcontractors with their own works packages within the building.

Delivering in a Global Pandemic
The PCSA and part of the construction period spanned the unprecedented Covid-19 Global Pandemic.

Challenging logistics
The project was located in central London, with the building located on a busy road. The building was occupied for the duration of the works.

Base build fit out
It became clear the CAT A wasn’t fit for purpose; extensive reparations were required before the CAT B could begin.

The Solution

Multiple stakeholder engagement
ISG engaged early in the preconstruction phase with incoming government departments to build a move-in calendar for each department. They also held coordination workshops with the client’s in-house design team, data teams, security and maintenance teams, and catering teams.

Engaging with government recommended contractors
ISG engaged at tender stage with government recommended subcontractors and incorporated their specialist programmes into their master programme to calibrate and synchronise their works.

Delivering in a Global Pandemic
ISG’s industry leading Covid-19 safety measures ensured minimal disruption to the project despite lockdowns and social distancing measures, in the challenging conditions of an unprecedented global pandemic.

Challenging logistics
The logistics of the site was very tight. The scope included the removal and replacement of the lift motor room. ISG agreed the use of a full height hoist to the front elevation for movement of materials and operatives into the building. Neighbouring businesses and residents were kept informed of progress and the team received zero complaints of disruption.

Base build fit out
After notifying the client of the issues with the base build, ISG removed infrastructure back to risers and validated all CAT A base-build plant, effectively providing the client with a turnkey solution.

The Results

Early engagement with government subcontractors enabled the programme to progress efficiently and smoothly

The ISG and client team remained safe, proactive, focused and driven to achieve all key sign offs and milestones throughout the project lifecycle

The occupants of the space moved into their new offices on time, with support of the ISG team

Neighbouring business and residents were satisfied with the logistics approach, resulting in zero complaints

Effectively delivered a turn-key solution for the client

Contractor Performance | Commitments


Fair

100% payment within 30 days


Sustainability

Achieved BREEAM Excellent


Safe

Zero RIDDORs


Aftercare

Handover & Aftercare Contractor Promise


Legacy

ISG maintains ongoing community engagement with three organisations:

The Passage – refurbishment of their entrance / circulation / break out zones

One Westminster – welfare facilities refurbishment

St Mungo’s – PPE donations

SCF Framework Manager

Alex Nelhams

Email: alex.nelhams@hants.gov.uk

Phone: 07717 003869

Contractor Framework Manager

Matt Glass

Email: matt.glass@isgltd.com

Phone: 07929755500

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Victoria Street London 64

August 25, 2022/in Civic and Community Block, Business, Office/by Andrew Real

Victoria Street London 64

  • Client

    Confidential Client

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £17.3m

  • Completion Date

    May 2021

Project Information

Form of Contract: NEC3 Engineering and construction contract April 2013

Procurement type: Two Stage

Contract period:  57 weeks

Size: 9290m2

As part of their ‘Restoration and Renewal Programme’ the client needed to move lots of staff members from their existing accommodation.

The refurbishment of this new space was to allow over 1000 member their staff to relocate there. The existing building occupied Levels 11 and 20 with Levels 1 to 10 offered as high standard Cat A. This 10 floor Design and Build Cat B office fit out comprised primarily of a new office, collaboration and ancillary spaces on Levels 3 to 10 with catering and meeting areas situated on Levels 1 and 2.


The Challenge

Integrating client instructed variations
ISG integrated upwards of 100 client instructed variations into the project.

Working in occupation
Works were carried out whilst the upper floors were in occupation.

High level of security
There were secure areas on every floor with CTC clearance requirements which meant ISG had to meet stringent SR requirements.

Working in a global Pandemic
Works were carried out in the midst of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Fast track programme
The construction programme ran to a duration of just 24 weeks

The Solution

Integrating client instructed variations
ISG collaborated early BDP which was essential to allow alternative compliant design options and opportunities with increased budget certainty. ISG hosted workshops with the client and project team to incorporate instructed changes without negatively impacting the programme.

Working in occupation
Early engagement with incoming government departments was key; ISG held coordination workshops with the client’s in-house design team, data teams, security and maintenance teams, and catering teams. The phased programme was determined by incoming client direct contractors, and included early access and handover of the IT server and hub comms rooms 2 weeks before handover. To mitigate disruption to the existing building users, Westminster City Council, ISG held regular meetings to ensure minimal impact caused by their presence. ISG controlled more than 200 operatives using labour histograms and short interval controls with floor by floor close out programmes as part of our soft landings phasing strategy.

High level of security
For information security and due to the secure nature of the client and works, ISG integrated two document controllers into the team to manage the handling of the three doc-hosting systems; Aconex downstream to our supply chain, Business Collaborator, the client’s doc-hosting system and Conject for the NEC Contract management. Level 7 was highly secure, so ISG engaged with CPNI standards to achieve SR3 levels. ISG implemented early action of CTC clearance to ensure workers were security compliant for delivery. The team engaged at tender stage with government recommended subcontractors and incorporated their specialist programmes into our master programme.

Working in a global Pandemic
ISG followed strict Covid-19 protocols, complying with CLC and SOP guidelines. We enacted safety measures on site such as temperature testing, and 2 metre social distancing ensure the safety of the team, client and stakeholders.

Fast track programme
Production of a tender event schedule alongside programme enabled critical path analysis covering design release, labour and plan resource requirements, material procurement and security screening.  This ensured timely procurement and us the opportunity to plan resources to meet the programme. Long lead items were prioritised, we held workshops with our supply chain and the professional team to agree these elements of the designs quicker allowing early orders to be placed to assure on time delivery. In the last 8 weeks of the programme, the team optimised outputs using evenings and weekends to complete on time.

The Results

– ISG’s flexibility ensured client instructed changes were made without delay to the programme

– Working in occupation we received zero complaints from building occupants caused by our presence

– ISG met the client’s stringent security measures, and ensured our supply chain did the same

– ISG’s industry leading Covid-19 strategy ensured the works were completed on time, in a safe manner

– Fast track programme was successfully delivered with stringent programme analysis and evening and weekend works


Client Testimonials

‘A challenging project at times especially given the red tape, delivered very well by a committed team’

Ian Jones Senior Project Leader for the Strategic Estates Team
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Contractor Performance | Commitments


Fair

100% payment within 30-day terms


Sustainability

BREEAM ‘Excellent’


Safe

Zero Riddors

Safe delivery of works in a global pandemic

CCS Score: 40/50


Legacy

Created a new school kitchen for a school in the community


Aftercare

Handover & Aftercare Contractor Promise

SCF Framework Manager

James Wright

Email: james.wright@hants.gov.uk

Phone: 07761 330560

Contractor Framework Manager

Matt Glass

Email: matt.glass@isgltd.com

Phone: 07929755500

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Fareham Innovation Centre – Phase 2 Extension, HMS Daedalus

August 25, 2022/in Civic and Community, Innovations Industrial/by Guy Davies

Fareham Innovation Centre Phase 2 Extension

  • Client

    Fareham Borough Council

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £7m

  • Completion Date

    March 2018

Daedalus Enterprise Zone was designated as one of 11 initial enterprise zones around the country by the central Government. The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) owned most of the land and ran a programme for the regeneration of Daedalus along with the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH). Fareham Borough Council took ownership from the HCA that rest within the district of FBC.

In 2014/15 Fareham Borough Council constructed an Innovation Centre for new businesses, with Oxford Innovation assistance to provide business support services, enabling nurture and development. Due to the success of that building, a business case supported the construction of a Phase 2 extension.

The new extension consists of the construction of a two and three storey steel frame with associated external hard and soft landscaping, providing a range of office and workshop spaces for local businesses as well as additional space within the Enterprise Zone.

The Challenge

  1. Works had to be completed by end March 2018 to facilitate discounted business rates.
  2. Ensuring the running of the current centre was not affected and “business as usual” is maintained throughout the works.
  3. To match existing centre and not be seen as “an extension” with all spaces designed to be agile – flexible and adaptable.


The Solution

  1. A preconstruction and construction programme was developed with a completion date of 19 March 2018.
  2. Chaired collaborative planning, programming and risk sessions throughout the precon and construction periods with client, end users and Morgan Sindall team in attendance.
  3. Developed an open and regular communication process with Phase 1 business users ensuring we achieved the “business as usual” deliverable.

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The Results

  1. Actual completion was achieved 2 weeks early on 26 February 2018.
  2. The existing centre remained open throughout the build without any disruptions to existing operations.
  3. Phase 2 now provides a seamless extension to the first block with composite panels and glazing to match the existing building.

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Apprentices

£736,000


Added Value

9/10


Client Satisfaction

Client Testimonials

‘Fareham County Council enjoyed an excellent relationship with Morgan Sindall on this project, which was completed on budget and ahead of what was an already challenging programme. Thanks to Mike and his team for the tremendous effort put into the project and with minimal disruption to Phase 1’.

Colin Mitchell Fareham Borough Council

‘The overall performance of Morgan Sindall was excellent in terms of communication, organisation, site management and consideration of other site users’.

Paul Bannon Baqus (Client Project Manager)
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Contractor Performance | Commitments


Fair

100% payment within 30 days terms


Sustainability

100% timber responsibly sourced


Safe

Zero RIDDORs


Legacy

18 beneficiaries


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

Any site specific process/initiatives

SCF Framework Manager

James Wright

Email: james.wright@hants.gov.yk

Phone: 07761 330560

Contractor Framework Manager

Alan Smedley

Email: alan.smedley@morgansindall.com

Phone: 07967 686066

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Woodlands Meed SEN College

August 19, 2022/in Education: Secondary/by Andrew Real

Woodlands Meed SEN College

  • Client

    West Sussex County Council

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £21.66m

  • Completion Date

    July 2023


PROJECT ON SITE



ISG are working with West Sussex County Council to rebuild Woodlands Meed SEN College on its current playing field site. The new college building will deliver state of the art facilities for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in West Sussex. Playing fields will be situated on the site of the old building.

This major project to build a new college at Woodlands Meed for the benefit of 100 children with special needs is progressing at pace. The new facilities will provide additional space for college students, will be more suitable for pupils with mobility issues, and have many new features including:

  • 12 classrooms and specialist areas for design and technology, music, science and food technology
  • more overall space
  • high-quality sporting facilities including all-weather pitches, a two-court sports hall, and accessible changing facilities
  • a new hydrotherapy pool
  • a host of new outside learning and play areas including classrooms, an outside gym, planting areas, and courtyard and amphitheatre space

Beginning on site at the end of last year, ISG has now completed the sheet piling work. Storm drainage works have begun which will safely control the runoff of surface water from the new college. The groundwork is continuing to prepare the site ahead of the main construction commencing in the summer.

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North Devon Enterprise Centre (Node) Expansion

August 19, 2022/in Civic and Community/by Andrew Real

North Devon Enterprise Centre (Node) Expansion

The second phase expansion will bring an extra 564sq metres of flexible office space to support the growth of the hub

  • Client

    Devon County Council

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £2,009,000

  • Completion Date

    March 2023


PROJECT ON SITE



Based upon successful delivery of the North Devon Enterprise Centre (Node) at One Enterprise Road in Barnstaple which was completed in 2021, ISG were selected to deliver the NODE Expansion project which started on site in June 2022.

Within the first year of operating, Node had already let 64% of its 37 offices after just eight months. The second phase expansion will bring an extra 564 sq. metres of flexible office space across the ground and first floor and additional parking provision to create an extra 48 carparking spaces.

Design and build of the RIBA Stage 4 onwards project involves both advance site-wide infrastructure works and the build-out of the Enterprise Centre and associated plot works.

Designed to look identical to the existing building, Devon County Council requested that ISG design and construct the extension in spirit of the BREEAM Excellent standard of the original building.

Whilst undertaking the original Node project, ISG held collaborative design workshops with the architect to gain an in-depth understanding of how the business park would develop. With the development of RIBA stage 3 design to provide a RIBA stage 4 solution for a future proofed development, ISG incorporated technical design features to allow easy expansion/extension of the Node building’s structure and infrastructure.

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University of Chichester

August 11, 2022/in Education: Further / Higher University/by Andrew Real

University of Chichester

  • Client

    University of Chichester

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £21m

  • Completion Date

    August 2018

This new state-of-the-art Tech Park provides new engineering and digital creative technology facilities to support 500 new science, technology, engineering, and maths undergraduate and postgraduate student places per year. The facilities provide a TV production studio, a green room and a “create, design, implement and operate” (CDIO) engineering space. Also included are a machine shop, welding area and fabricating laboratory (fab lab). In addition, an Institute for Sustainable Enterprise, and a Centre for Digital Technology, located in a new signature building, and will enable the creation of a Research Centre for Sustainable Operations and Departments of Data Science and Advanced Engineering & Design.

Passivhaus design principals were applied resulting in running costs efficiencies. Sustainability was key and several added value benefits were achieved, for example by protecting and increasing biodiversity levels in the stream which runs separates the buildings from the carpark during the construction works and inclusion of a swale.

BREEAM Excellent was achieved with exemplar levels of Responsible Construction Practices six weeks post completion.

The Grand Opening was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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The Challenge

As the site was in a flood zone 3, this required the design teams to collaborate with us and our supply chain partners to finalise the design and construction methodologies as early as possible. We collaborated with the novated design team to fully understand the flood risks and several modelling assessments were undertaken to ensure that design was right first time.

The Solution

Together, the teams engaged with the Environmental Agency early and designed both compliant temporary and permanent flood mitigation strategies, which included diverting the stream to enable the installation of a temporary bailey bridge over a storm ditch that traversed the site, giving way for plant and vehicle access during the enabling works. Whilst the enabling works were progressing, the teams concluded the permanent bridge design which featured concrete balustrade and culvert and tarmac. The bridge was designed to withstand the weight of HGVs and emergency vehicles.


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The Results

The completed installation was in keeping with the design features important to the client, practical and in full agreement of the Environmental Agency.


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Apprentices

£15m


SME Spend

£2.5m


Added Value

Excellent


BREEAM

Client Testimonials

“The Technology Park will help us to deliver our vision of making our region a place where businesses, large and small, can thrive, create jobs, and where people can access the very best education and training opportunities.”

Professor Longmore, Vice Chancellor University of Chichester
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Contractor Performance | Commitments


Safe

Tower crane rescue courses were offered to subcontractors.


After Care

The site team remained on site 6 weeks post completion. Our Galliford Try Facilities Management team will be attendance for 3 years, 24 hours, 7 days a week making it easy for defects to be reported and resolved quickly.


Fair

In keeping with our payment method and agreement, all payment periods did not exceed 30 days


Sustainability

Low carbon design was included like passive design analysis, free cooling and future provisions for CHP. During the enabling phase, we acknowledged that the existing site had diverse habitat and preserved the wildlife by maintaining the wildflowers and grass for as long as possible. A dedicated foot traffic path was created through the field. Grass cuts were reused to protect the soil in the path and doubled up as safe passage during winter and wet months.


Legacy

700 trainee weeks, 10no supported employment, 12no new recruits, 4no work placements including 16no graduates and 8 activities to support students, such as careers fairs and talks and site visits. In addition, we renovated the local cricket pavilion and our trainee site manager supervised the club showers and toilet replacement works.  

“We are totally indebted to all involved who have saved our club after the fire and would welcome them all to join us on match days in the new facility that the council have provided for us and the local community.” Ian Guppy, from Aldwick Cricket Club, said the new building was a site to be proud of.

Paul Broggi, Property, Estates and Facilities Manager at Arun District Council said “I have been involved since inception and it has been an honour to work with all involved. It has been a bit of a labour of love and has taken a lot of time to resolve but I am extremely proud of the result.”

Further local community engagement projects included;  Acoustic barriers and fencing utilised during the construction phase was donated to the Coast Guard, Created a new local allotment entrance and donated site fencing, Donated defibrillator to local scout group, Bognor beach clean, Planting and clearing of weeks of Hotham Park.

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 561 855

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