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DIO Salisbury Plain Training Area Service Family Accommodation
Completed as part of the Army Basing Programme 2020, the project involved the construction and delivery of 917 Service Family Homes at Bulford (225) and Ludgershall (242) by February 2020 and at Larkhill (450) by May 2020 plus various off site highways projects. This collaborative form of contract had seen very little exposure within the housing market prior to this project but the parties engaged enthusiastically and with success.
The Challenge
The design utilised 6 core house types to provide Officer, Other Ranks and adapted living properties. The project spans 3 distinct sites, Bulford, Ludgershall and Larkhill and extensive Section 106 off site Highway works. The high-speed delivery of this project required the output rate in excess of industry norms, with an average handover rate of 16 houses per week, rising to 20 per week at peak output – a delivery rate unprecedented in UK low rise housing,
The Solution
Completed as part of the Army Basing Programme 2020, the delivery rate of this complex, high-volume, fast-track project is unprecedented in UK low rise housing. The was delivered by two timber frame providers working side by side collaboratively (not seen before in UK housing developments) which allowed a speed build of 22 weeks from foundations to superstructure, with an extensive acceptance process.
Collaborative procurement of this nature has seen very little exposure in the residential sector prior to this project. All parties engaged enthusiastically and with success, supported by a shared project office environment. The scheme benefitted from an open and fully collaborative working relationship fostered by DIO, WYG and Lovell.
The Results
Delivered on budget and on schedule, despite pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic, each site presented its own challenges. Extensive archaeology included a forgotten WW1 Practice Battlefield at Larkhill, found to be the largest ever archaeological exploration of such features anywhere in the world. Important historic finds were identified including a Stone Age Double Henge Form, now a registered English Heritage Scheduled Monument.
Despite the challenges, the joint project team succeeded in delivering an exemplary scheme that showcases innovative approaches in the build programme, pace of delivery and high-quality construction.
32
Apprentices
87.28%
SME Spend
£158,842,612
Added Value
8/10
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Sustainability
100% waste diverted from landfill
2,807 Tonnes Carbon Saved
Safe
CCS Score 45/45
Legacy
164 No of SMEs
127 beneficiaries
38 jobs created & 955 trainee weeks
Schools engagement: 364 students
£122,073.50 donations to charity
747 volunteer hours & 74% 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
SCF Framework Manager
James Wright
Email: james.wright@hants.gov.uk
Phone: 0370 779 0304
Contractor Framework Manager
Alan Smedley
Email: alan.smedley@morgansindall.com
Phone: 07967 686066
Stoneham Park Academy
Stoneham Park Academy
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Project Details
Client
Hampshire County Council
Project Manager
Hampshire County Council
Architect
Hampshire County Council
Contractor
Morgan Sindall
Value
£6.63m
Contract Period
48 weeks
Procurement Type
2-stage
Form of Contract
JCT 2011 SCF/CDP
Size
1,752 m2
Apprentices
6
Project Summary
Stoneham Park Primary Academy is a brand new 315-place primary academy for children aged 4-11, sponsored by the University of Winchester. Opened in September 2020 and situated at the heart of the new North Stoneham Park housing development of 1,100 homes in Eastleigh, it offers high-quality, value-driven education. Designed to encourage community use, with a learning resource area at the heart of the plan.
Stoneham Park Academy is the pilot project for the Hampshire County Council model. Conceived as a lean, compact and energy efficient 2-storey form, the building is modest in scale and future-proofed for expansion. The model can be scaled ranging from 1.5 form entry to 3 form entry and due to its compact footprint can be adopted to suit a variety of sites and contexts as well as the client’s brief and budget.
The school has been built using the Streif modular system, which allowed the structural panels to be delivered to the site with external windows, doors and glazing pre-installed. The system ensured a shorter timescale of delivery and a smaller volume of deliveries to the construction site.
Set over two floors the academy’s facilities include 11 light and airy classrooms, plus nearby areas for one-to-one meetings for children to work together in small groups, a large main hall which is also used for dining and indoor PE, with an adjacent performance hall, kitchen, flexible library space which can also be used for events, a practical classroom, where children can learn design, technology and cooking, office space, medical room, MUGA, playing field with areas for formal and informal play and fully equipped with the latest ICT. Constructed using the latest sustainable technologies, the school includes solar panels to generate electricity.
Maintaining stunning views within its historic deer park setting, the school takes full advantage of the extensive grounds with a full forest school and an outdoor learning programme.
The new state-of-the-art academy provides a modern and welcoming environment providing outstanding facilities for children to learn and flourish.
Key Challenges
COVID-19 Pandemic
In July 2020 and amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Stoneham Park Academy was handed over successfully on budget, on time, safely and to a very high standard following current government SOP guidelines.
Easy design coordination
Early appointment of our M&E sub-contractors enabled early design coordination and robust review of key details in collaboration with Hampshire County Council’s in-house design team. This ensured fabrication in the Streif factory commenced on programme. The preconstruction team visited the factory in Weinsheim, Germany to gather information on the production process. This included a review of on-site sample details and processes to ensure quality control measures were maintained. All panels arrived as fully sealed components with first fix wire ways including electrical conduits and cable ways for the wall panels as well as cut-outs for sockets and switches.
Volume of change
Volume of change within the contract meant that we had to be tenacious and dynamic involving our supply chain and sub-contractors whilst still maintaining programme.
Project Takeaways
Our Success
- Completing the project on time whilst dealing with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- Managing the early design coordination over a 6 week period with Strief, M&E supply chain and Hampshire in house designers to ensure the critical date for the fabrication of the Strief timber frame was met.
- An early challenge was being ready with the groundworks and pour the ground-floor slab enabling delivery of the Streif frame; this was completed on time achieving critical path in the programme.
- There are some very high-level finishes in the building and a high quality finish has been achieved.
- Good coordination with external contractors also working on the project for Hampshire County Council.
- Structural Timber Awards 2020 shortlisted finalist (Morgan Sindall Construction) in the Contractor of the Year category
- Structural Timber Awards 2020 shortlisted finalist (Hampshire County Council) in the Education Project of the Year and Pioneer Award categories
- Regional winner and shortlisted finalist for LABC People and Places Award 2021 in the Non-Residential Best Public or Community Building category
Our Learnings
- Collectively, the FF&E packages were coordinated and subsequently procured later than contract programme however, this was overcome proactively between Morgan Sindall and HCC with the desired result achieved.
Value Added
- The compact design is based on ‘fabric first’ principles combined with a mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) system to improve thermal comfort indoor air quality (IAQ) and dramatically reduces energy consumption.
- An options appraisal for the superstructure concluded that an offsite timber frame was the preferred solution for the project providing quality control and programme benefits.
- The innovative Streif advanced timber panel system is a robust and highly sustainable framed construction based on low carbon/energy use. This provides numerous benefits including improved quality and running costs, significant savings on programme and preliminaries whilst minimising the risk of coordination errors when working internally.
- On time manufacture and delivery allowed the building to rapidly achieve the key milestone of watertightness enabling access to all working areas for internal finishing trades in multiple areas in dry conditions at the same time.
- Externally the cavity brickwork facades could safely proceed unhindered by other trades due to the factory-installed cavity insulation and membranes on the external face of the panels.
- The whole manufacture is audited to ISO 9001 standards.
- Off-site manufacture dramatically reduced the number of operatives on site thereby reducing construction phase health and safety risks and waste on site.
KPI’s & Statistics
| Contract | Gateway 2 Planning | Gateway 4 Handover | Variation |
| Cost | £6,700,00 | £6,635,072 | -1% |
| Time | 59.6 weeks | 48.6 weeks | -11 weeks |
St Michael’s CE Primary School
New 2FE (420 place) primary school plus 60-place nursery school provision on greenfield site in Larkhill, Wiltshire. This project was part of the Army Rebasing Programme for the relocation of troops from Germany with 917 homes constructed by Morgan Sindall Group sister company, Lovell.
The Challenge
- Challenging site access
The installation of the planned approach road to site (not undertaken by Morgan Sindall) was delayed and not in place for the start of works.
- Complex topography and formation of terraced hard landscaping
The topography of the site involved a 15m gradient across the site.
- Bringing the project to budget
A VE exercise was undertaken during the second stage to identify opportunities and suggest alternative products or rationalisation of the design, to bring the project to budget.
The Solution
- Challenging site access
We had to utilise an alternative 2.5 mile redundant off-road ‘tank’ track. Prior to being able to use this route, appropriate UXO and archaeology certificates had to be obtained.
- Complex topography and formation of terraced hard landscaping
The school building itself was positioned at the lowest part of the slope, with the courtyard and break-out areas to the rear on the same elevation. The first terrace was formed using a stone gabion retaining structure, leading to soft landscaping. The next level was formed with a timber crib local wall providing the Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). The following terrace created a wild flower meadow, and finally the top level provided the sports pitches.
- Bringing the project to budget
The VE exercise identified the following:
- A Siniat Weather Defence Board was identified as an alternative product which reduces reliance on workmanship, providing a consistent quality finish and reducing the need for third-party quality checks, saving costs.
- Omission of Brise Solei and adjustment to floor finishes, provided a £20k saving to the school’s life cycle costs.
- Thickness of the ground floor slab was reduced from 200mm all over, to 150mm to all areas, except the plant room and main hall, saving £20k.
- Composite windows were changed to aluminium, saving £50k. Aluminium windows offer the same BREEAM rating, achieve the same U value and are a more robust product.
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The Results
We identified over £436k of savings through the VE exercise up to Gateway 3, an additional £10k to incorporate cycle storage, and a further £220k incorporated during the project (signed off at Gateway 4). We also successfully delivered the project to a delighted client who gave us a recommended score of 9/10.
£446,000k
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Client Testimonials
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Sustainability
100% timber responsibly sourced
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
Legacy
29 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
SCF Framework Manager
Kingsley Clarke
Email: kingsley.clarke@devon.gov.uk
Phone: 07805760622
Contractor Framework Manager
Alan Smedley
Email: alan.smedley@morgansindall.com
Phone: 07967 686066
Ofcom Riverside House
Ofcom Riverside House
London
Project Details
Client
OFCOM
Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
Architect
Spacelab
Contractor
Morgan Sindall
Value
£11.99m
Contract Period
51 weeks
Procurement Type
2-stage
Form of Contract
JCT D&B
Size
90,000 sqft
Apprentices
10
Project Summary
Overbury completed the full Cat A and B fit out over 6 floors (90,000 sq. ft.) for Ofcom at their current site within Riverside House, London. The works were undertaken to significantly modernise and improve their current working environment.
The project incorporated the installation of the entire CAT A and CAT B works such as new conference suites, cellular meeting rooms, new toilet areas, a restaurant, tea points and a new reception area. Also constructed was the installation of an interconnecting staircase between all floors which included joinery finishes and integrated feature lighting.
The building was fully occupied throughout so it was imperative that noisy works were carried out with full consideration to the building tenants. Security was paramount always and Overbury co-operated fully with the building facilities team ensuring all permits and security passes were in place always.
The building’s existing structural constraints were key to the final design, as such Overbury ensured a fully comprehensive survey along with the provision of additional detailed working drawings. Overbury carried out numerous workshops throughout which ensured procurement dates were always achieved on time. In addition, a recognised ‘Apprenticeship Scheme’ was implemented in accordance with a registered government scheme.
When undertaking these works site operatives were required to use the same loading bay as neighbouring tenants. The chilled beams (560 in total) were installed via a hoist on the outside of the building due to their length exceeding the perimeters of the goods lift.
Works were undertaken to a tight budget with no provisional sums. As a Government entity, Overbury’s accountability throughout the project was key from build to final account.
“Thank you for the time and effort invested in planning and coordinating the extensive phased transitions across 7 occupied floors in order to create the necessary swing space required to execute the fit-out works, and your consistent on-site review and update of the programme during the construction phase, with minimal disruption to the client’s employees and their business.”
Key Challenges
No disruption to daily business operations
Completing the works in a phased manor so as not to disrupt Ofcom’s daily business operations. A phased programme was devised where staff only had to relocate once. A new meeting suite was constructed on a differing level so that meeting continuity was maintained.
M&E Installations
Renewing all the on-floor M&E equipment without impacting on other floors. Temporary works were carried out on the BMS and fire alarm systems so that other floors operated as usual.
New 5-storey staircase
Installing a five-storey staircase through the heart of an occupied building. This was further complicated because it was delayed due to legal reasons between Ofcom and their new Freeholder. Install was achieved working from the bottom within the confines of the shaft.
Project Takeaways
Our Success
- The project was closely managed. Overbury implemented an experienced team to closely manage not only the project as typical of a fit-out, but dedicated specialised managers who took responsibility for each key issue personally. As a result, the project was extremely smooth and the experience was exceptional for not only our Employer but also our supply chain. Furthermore our site shared the courtyard with the HSE; we had no problems and didn’t give any cause to even warrant a visit.
Our Learnings
- Late agreement and out of sequence installation of the stairs.
Value Added
- Overbury and its supply chain throughout the project employed 10 trainees and apprentices which resulted in providing 158 weeks training weeks
- 3 work placements for work experience persons
- Renewable/sustainability advice was provided to ensure a regime was in place which resulted in circa 90% diversion of waste away from landfill
- Early Engagement of supply chain and involvement in design development to redesign the chilled beam system to achieve both better buildability and value engineering
- Early involvement of subcontractors in cost advice to ensure the budget was realised and delivered under budget
- Logistics advice on specific aspects, specifically where the removal of the existing façade and installation of bespoke hoist built to overcome delivery issues
- Value Management identified by project team at feasibility which was carried through the 2nd stage to ensure this was implemented
- Changed delivery times or sequencing to suit client activities and / or minimise disruption to neighbours
- Boost to the local economy by selection of contractors based in local area and use of locally sourced materials
KPI’s & Statistics
| Contract | Gateway 2 Planning | Gateway 3 Contract Agreement | Variation | Gateway 4 Handover | Variation |
| Cost | £12,536,750 | £11,991,833 | -4.4% | £11,991,88 | 0% |
| Time | 76 weeks | 60 weeks | -16 weels | 51 weeks | -9 weeks |
Arts University Bournemouth Student Accommodation
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
Schools engagement: 224 students
£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
SCF Framework Manager
Kingsley Clarke
Email: kingsley.clarke@devon.gov.uk
Phone: 07805760622
Contractor Framework Manager
Alan Smedley
Email: alan.smedley@morgansindall.com
Phone: 07967 686066
Calthorpe Park School
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
Schools engagement: 718 students
£4742.60 donations to charity
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
SCF Framework Manager
James Wright
Email: james.wright@hants.gov.uk
Phone: 07761 330560
Contractor Framework Manager
Alan Smedley
Email: alan.smedley@morgansindall.com
Phone: 07967 686066
GPU – South Colonnade
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
SCF Framework Manager
James Wright
Email: james.wright@hants.gov.uk
Phone: 07761 330560
Contractor Framework Manager
Alan Smedley
Email: alan.smedley@morgansindall.com
Phone: 07967 686066
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
SCF Framework Manager
Kingsley Clarke
Email: kingsley.clarke@devon.gov.uk
Phone: 07805760622
Contractor Framework Manager
Guy Dawes
Email: guy.dawes@willmottdixon.co.uk
Phone: 07989179444
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
SCF Framework Manager
Kingsley Clarke
Email: kingsley.clarke@devon.gov.uk
Phone: 07805760622
Contractor Framework Manager
Guy Dawes
Email: Guy.Dawes@willmottdixon.co.uk
Phone: 07989 179444
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
Fair
100% of payments made on time
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.
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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: 07989179444
