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Esh Group Overview
At Esh Group we put local communities as the heart of our activity and support them by developing the built environment and adding social value for the economies local to them. We offer a diverse range of construction services to all types of clients, including the private and public sectors. Our history began in 1971 with the creation of a partnership between Jack Lumsden and Tony Carroll resulting in Lumsden and Carroll being formed. During the mid 1990’s the business merged with Deerness Fencing and Dunelm Homes to create what has become the largest indigenous construction company operating across the North East, Yorkshire, North West and Scotland. Esh Construction was created in December 2010 following a name change by Lumsden and Carroll Construction Ltd and in 2014 Esh Group went on to acquire both Border Holdings and Border Construction Ltd. We are a commercially strong construction business with a turnover in excess of £235m and have the knowledge and skills which have been accumulated and enhanced by our varied project experience. We are very proud of our strong regional presence and reputation, which we have worked hard to earn and is refelcted by the number of clients with whom we work. We remain a financially stable, privately owned company with cash in the bank in excess of £20m. Early consultation and strong communication throughout project delivery are values central to our methods of operating and are key to stakeholder satisfaction. We believe that mutual respect and trust are fundamental to the development of relationships where clients are embraced as valued partners. To adapt to our ever changing industry, we work with our clients to achieve successful outcomes. Our strong regional presence allows us to foster trusting and beneficial working partnerships with our customers, consultants, supply chain and local communities. Our local delivery teams bring a safety first culture driven by our Everyone Safely Home culture. The delivery teams are motivated, highly efficient, extremely capable and customer focused. As a group we are committed to sustainability across our operational areas where we offer regional delivery, underpinned by our best value approach. Our construction activities are complemented by operational depots enabling vehicle, plant and materials storage to service our clients. All of our office locations support service excellence for clients throughout all of our operational regions.
Group Chief Operating Officer
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Group Directors and Senior Management Team
Andy Radcliffe Group Chief Executive Officer
John Davies Group Chief Operating Officer
William Stobbs HSEQ Director
Gareth Davies Procurement Director
Steve Wilkie Regional Managing Director NE and Cumbria
Paul Watson Commerical Director
Chris Watson HR Director
Stuart Leslie Divisional Director Yorkshire
Regional Delivery Team
Anna Urbanowicz Internal Controls Director
Simon Phillips Regional Managing Director Scotland
Darren Warneford Customer Relations Director
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Yorkshire Region Overview Our Yorkshire operations are based in Swillington, Leeds and has the support of our wider Esh Construction businesses. We have over 40 years construction experience and there are over 100 staff based within the Yorkshire area, providing Esh Construction with a strong regional presence. We provide our clients with a regional approach whilst offering a proactive, open and collaborative work ethic which has enabled us to establish close working partnerships with our customers, consultants and supply chain. Esh are proud of the reputation we have, which we have worked hard to earn and are aware that project success is reliant upon clear and concise coordination of services, effective and efficient service delivered by a competent and passionate delivery team. Turnover within the Yorkshire region is £40m and having an operational office and depot in Yorkshire enables us to reduce our delivery times and offer our client a comprehensive, competitive and consistent approach. We are fully resourced to deliver effective and efficient building and civil engineering service on projects ranging from £150k to in excess of £20m. Our delivery team can demonstrate extensive experience of successfully delivering both new build and refurbishment projects across a broad spectrum of sectors including industrial, education including student accommodation, retail, commercial, leisure, public, healthcare, housing and historic building. We believe in adding value within the communities in which we work and have a dedicated Added Value Coordinator based within the Yorkshire region who supports the provision of community and added value requirements across the region.
Our Offices
UNIT 17B, ASTLEY WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SWILLINGTON, LEEDS LS26 8XT
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Yorkshire Team Structure
Stuart Leslie Divisional Director Chris Hale Commercial Director
Brian Jones Design Planning Manager
Alistair Gill Regional Bid Manager
Richard Stowell Contracts Manager Build
Steve Conn Construction Director (Civils)
Jonathan Haran
Martin Hughes
Head of Business Development
Technical Manager
John Doherty Contracts Manager Build
Dave Harrod
Nathan Preston
Managing Estimator
HSEQ Advisor
Peter Dawson Contracts Manager Civils
Central Support Services
Rebecca Shaw Added Value Coordinator
Simon Park Environmental & Energy Advisor
Tricia Mullen Group Training Manager
Paul Errington BIM Specialist
Dominic David Remediation Specialist
Laura Devaney Head of Aftercare and Maintenance
ESH ADDED VALUE
Esh Added Value We believe there is considerable value in supporting and engaging with communities, clients and our workforce that go far beyond contractual requirements. We’ve developed our approach to corporate social responsibility through ‘Added Value’ - a model that delivers positive economic, environmental and social impacts in all the places where we operate. Community Community is central to our strategy to support the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of the local communities where we works, and we have developed a number of award winning community engagement programmes that help is achieve this. Workplace Our people are our strength, our culture which empowers our staff, encourages personal and professional development, training and up skilling our people and others in the local communities where we work. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds including the Armed Forces and offer apprentice and graduate vacancies. Environment Construction shapes the built environment for the benefit of every local community. At Esh Group we are committed to making the link between the built environment and the natural environment a sustainable one and we devote all of our expertise and energies into achieving this goal in the local communities where we work. Marketplace Esh Group has developed a marketplace approach which includes regular Meet the Buyer events, adherence to the Prompt Payment Code and a commitment to Local Procurement, supporting our Supply Chain partners through mutually beneficial, long-term relationships. As a socially responsible organisation that engages with the local communities where we work – we always take positive steps to support and add value to the economies where our sites are located.
ESH ADDED VALUE
Added Value 78
153,000
BUILDING MY SKILLS SCHOOLS WITH
10,600
TONNES OF WASTE MATERIAL RECYCLED AND SOLD BY ESH CONSTRUCTION SINCE 2015
STUDENTS
3851
PRIMARY CHILDREN ENGAGED WITH OUR ‘STAY SAFE CAMPAIGN’
91
COMMUNITY PROJECTS SUPPORTED VIA ESH COMMUNITIES
1032 PEOPLE ON SITE VISITS
COMMUNITY
43.2
DAYS AVERAGE TIME TO
PAY A SUPPLIER. 27 DAYS QUICKER THAN RECOMMENDED
730
WORK EXPERIENCE DAYS DELIVERED
TO DEVELOP OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE
PROGRAMME DELIVERING BEST PRACTIVE IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
WORKPLACE
37
1,300 STUDENTS PROVIDED INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
£680,000 52,422
INVESTED IN ESH ACADEMY
ESH CARBON COACH
BMS BUSINESS PARTNER HOURS DELIVERING 470
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TALKS
T: 0191 377 4570 E: enquiries@eshgroup.co.uk www.eshgroup.co.uk All figures within the last 12 months
STAFF STUDYING FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES
108
APPRENTICES EMPLOYED
108 PRIMARY SCHOOLS
3942
STUDENTS VIA GET INTO STEM
OUR EXPERIENCE
Logic, Leeds Client: Muse Developments
Port of Howden, Howden Client: PD Ports
The project invovled the construction of a Very Good Rated BREEAM, 80,000 sq ft warehouse shell with 4,000sq ft of office accommodation and welfare facilities. The steel portal frame warehouse was constructed on concrete pad foundations with associated reinforced concrete slab flooring. The externals comprised of a mix of block work and cladding with roof cladding also being utilised.
The works involved the removal of the existing tarmac surface and subsequent re-profiling of the sub-base. Once the base was levelled, we undertook the installation of a 300mm in-situ concrete slab with a reinforced steel core in three separate sections which was subsequently connected to the outer steel frame to brace the structure. Following the reinforcement of the foundations we carried out the installation of the perimeter bay pre-cast wall sections, these were subsequently lifted into position and fixed directly to the existing steelwork and columns using ‘lindapter’ type fixings.
External works comprised the creation of a new flood relief channel and site wide surface water drainage retention pond together with associated connections to the existing sewers. Value: £5M Duration: 40 Weeks
Value: £185K Duration: 48 weeks
Harness Building, Hebburn Client: Siemens
Kirkstall Waste Facility, Kirkstall Client: Leeds City Council
The project comprised of the construction of an unheated temporary storage building with associated service yard and additional car park. The storage unit was built at 675m2 comprising of cold rolled steel portal frame, king span insulated cladding panels and roof complete with roller shutter doors. Further to the we did a full mechanical and electrical fit out including security, alarm and fire detection systems. Adjoining the storage unit a new concrete yard area was formed whilst a temporary ‘m-pave’ plastic units car park was set up adjacently.
Refurbishment works were completed to the existing waste recycling centre. The construction of the new waste store was constructed on steel pile and ground beams with insitu concrete walls to three sides and steel frame and cladding upper section and associated steel roof. The internal space was created through the use of mobile concrete partition walls to give the facility and client greater flexibility. Further works comprised of the construction of a new steel portal framed covered bin store unit and the installation of a refueling pad with an 80,000 litre storage facility.
Value: £475K Duration: 10 Weeks
Value: £3.8m Duration: 53 weeks
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Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield Client: Spire Sheffield Ltd
Westway Industrial Park, Throckley Client: Brush Technologies Ltd
The works consisted of the part demolition of two large 1930’s factories to make way for a new concrete service yard and parking for sixty two cars. In keeping with the estate, rock retention systems and the re-profiling of the existing sheer embankments was undertaken. The remainder of the existing factories were stripped out. This included the demolition of old offices and dividing walls between the existing units. All original M&E services were dismantled and removed. We created new office and welfare facilities some of which were new build, whilst others were a refurbishment of some of the existing.
Works involved the construction of a new factory unit as Brush Technologies had outgrown their existing premises. The 1500sqm unit was constructed using a steel portal frame and erected masonry walls. Cladding panels were applied to the elevations and a composite panelled roof and roller shutter doors installed. Within the unit we constructed office and welfare facilities which included full electrical and mechanical fit-out. The existing unit is utilised as a storage facility and we removed the existing bus turning circle within the estate which allowed the construction of a new car park.
Value: £1.6M Duration: 36 Weeks
Value: £1M Duration: 22 weeks
Stolzle Flaconnage, West Yorkshire Client: Stolzle Flaconnage Ltd
PDRC Warehouse Extension, Peterlee Client: Walkers Snack Foods (Distribution) Ltd
Stolzle Flaconnage has been part of the Stolzle Glass Group since 1994. The works consisted of demolition works to accommodate new production facilities and new customer care centre. The mould shop roof and cladding was removed and the first floor slab broken out. The foundations, ground slab and steel structure were left in place. We constructed a new floor slab and installed insulated cladding and roofing. External works included the replacement of the old windows, structural masonry repairs, rainwater pipes and gutter replacement.
An extension was constructed to house an automated storage facility and distribution centre including two additional trailer loading docks, associated conveyors and control systems. The extension measured 80m by 50m. Our programme involved completing ground works for the warehouse extension, new loading docks and yard. In order to relocate the existing trailer yard, we removed an existing mound of soil which had been stored on-site from previous works. We installed a concrete floor slab and created a crib-lock retaining wall on a grass bank near the extension.
Value: £2.6M Duration: 25 Weeks
Value: £1.2M Duration: 18 Weeks
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Gilkes Factory and Office, Kendal Client: Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon Ltd The project consists of works to the existing factory and office areas and involved internal demolitions and alterations over two floors, works to associated external walls and roof, a two storey corner extension and associated external works. Glazed screens and doors were installed into the existing factory, along with new kitchen
area and associated fixtures and fittings. The first floor required demolition and alteration works to install a new light weight steel and timber floor above the entrance lobby to create a dining area, a new office, toilet facilities and executive accommodation suite.
Value: ÂŁ2.2M Duration: 48 Weeks
Tritech International, Ulverston Client: Tritech International Ltd The new building provides office and factory space that supports current business opportunities and can accommodate future expansion plans. The chosen site is adjacent to existing industrial, commercial and retail units and is accessed via Booth supermarket roundabout. The manufacturing and storage building was constructed using a steel portal frame with insulated steel cladding, Value: ÂŁ4.1M Duration: 42 Weeks
incorporating larch timber cladding to the front elevations and offices. The building was constructed on piled foundations due to the ground conditions and the nature of the building required by our client.
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Ellington, Northumberland Client: SITA UK The project included works to an existing In Vessel Composting (IVC) plant. The existing plant was unable to achieve the required standard for the VET and EA. Works involved the removal of several areas of concrete slabs, the creation of a cofferdam which allowed the installation of an underground, reinforced concrete water tank
and technical room. The reinforced concrete biofilter tanks started immediately after a 11kv cable running between the existing concrete access road and the tanks was protected. A final treatment building was constructed and access tunnels extended.
Value: ÂŁ5.2M Duration: 21 Months
Rolling Roads, Goole, Carnaby and Beverley Client: East Riding of Yorkshire Council This project was a partnered project procured through the YORbuild framework. The works comprised of the installation of commercial MOT rolling road equipment to 3 sites, together with all necessary infrastructure works. In addition we carried out alterations to the 3 premises all whilst the staff remained on site and continued to
Value: ÂŁ290K Duration: 13 Weeks
work. At the Carnaby site we also constructed a new freestanding garage building including preparing the drawings, obtaining planning permission and carrying out the works on site.
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Pennine House, Leeds Client: British Airways Pension Trustees Ltd and London Cornwall Property Partners LLP The project comprises of the strip out and alteration to an existing 7 storey office block and construction of a new eighth floor to form 127 bed student accommodations. The alterations provide students with contemporary studios, 2 bed apartments and penthouse accommodation with associated common areas. The eighth floor
houses a new bar and restaurant whilst the lower ground floor accommodates a new communication room, office, plant room, gym, lounge, games room, cinema, bin store and laundry facilities.
Value: ÂŁ5M Duration: 46 weeks
Denton Holme Student Village, Carlisle Client: Denton Holme Student Village Ltd The site provided an opportunity to provide modern and affordable student accommodation. A total of 249 study bedrooms were created across 25 terraced, 3 and 4 storey townhouses. The townhouses also contained living, dining and kitchens spaces. The social living space is much more extensive than generally provided, with direct access at ground level to outdoor space. The social hub Value: ÂŁ9M Duration: 40 Weeks
contains a function room, associated kitchen, games room, quiet study area and laundry facilities. Three of the townhouses have been adapted to provide 3 fully accessible study bedrooms at ground floor level.
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Algernon Firth, Leeds Client: Rushbond Developments Ltd The Algernon Firth is the Grade II listed, former Institute of Pathology. The works involved creating 84 student bedrooms with communal living spaces, 28 self contained studios with mezzanine decks, a gym, laundry facility, managers office and private garden. Minimal work was required to the external fabric other than cleaning and general repairs. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, fitted
workstations, wardrobes and storage. The bedrooms range from 15m2 to 18m2 and the studios range from 20m2 and 30m2. The interior design and finishes compliment the character of the original building.
Value: ÂŁ3.3M Duration: 52 Weeks
Summergrove Alterations, Whitehaven Client: British Energy Coast Campus Alteration and refurbishment works were carried out to the existing former Summergrove Hotel and Conference Centre buildings which had been out of use from 2011 to create both catered and self catered student accommodation and an amenity block with cafĂŠ, bar, gymnasium, restaurant and laundry together. The 132 bedroom student accommodation is the first to be developed in West Cumbria
and is designed to attract both national and international students to study with the Universities and training providers which form the Britain’s Energy Coast Campus partnership.
Logic, Leeds
ÂŁ4,996,645 Client: Muse Development
The works comprised the construction of a new Very Good rated BREEAM 80,000 square feet warehouse shell encompassing 4,000 sq ft of office accommodation, welfare facilities and carrying out all of the installation of all of the associated M&E facilities.
Upon completion further external works comprised of carrying out necessary hard and soft landscaping to the development area to create necessary car and HGV parking and a connected 40m deeps servicing yard. As well as a loading dock and 2 ground level loading doors.
The scheme was located on a greenfield site, within a prominent development area situated just off the new A63 East Leeds Link Road.
Health and Safety and Risk Mitigation
The project comprised the construction of a new 80,000sqft steel portal warehouse shell, which internally comprised of 4000sqft of new office accommodation and welfare facilities with the provision of 100 car parking spaces. The new steel portal frame warehouse was constructed on concrete pad foundations with associated reinforced concrete slab flooring, to withstand 50 kn/m2 of weight with the externals being constructed through the use of a mix of block work and cladding with roof cladding also being utilised. Externally works comprised of carrying out necessary flood alleviation works which involved the creation of a new flood relief channel and a site wide surface water drainage retention pond together with associated connections to the existing sewers on the site.
The sight was cordoned off from the public through the use of full perimeter heras fencing and associated signage. Further to this we created designated pedestrian access routes around the site. Deliveries were carefully managed throughout the project, this was key as it minimised the movement of heavy site traffic in and around the area due to access and egress to the facility being via the existing Pontefract Lane, Bell Wood Roundabout. Performance to Programme Due to the Yorkshire Water mains diversion over running, as a result of third party concerns, this caused us to re-schedule the relocation of the High Voltage Cables and the accompanying planned Northern Power Grid Electricity outages to accommodate this.
Logic, Leeds
Contract Duration: 40 weeks Form of Contract: Form of Building Agreement
Sustainability Due to the scheme being created on a greenfield development site various tree protection orders were put in place on a number of trees around the site, these were subsequently segregated from the main areas of works and displayed correct signage, further to this necessary fencing was erected around natural and local flora and fauna. We were able to incorporate the use of recycled aggregates that were generated from carrying out the necessary bulk earthworks into the backfilling procedures and were also able to re-engineer and reuse the topsoil on the creation of the all new car parking facilities. Value Engineering As a result of the reduced depth of concrete slab that was achieved due to strong performance of the installed engineered soils. One beneficial result of this was that the development no longer required the originally identified lime stabilisation works due to the expertise of the specialised earthworks contractor. Public and Stakeholder Liaison Prior to the commencement of the works one to one meetings were held with the local farmer
in order to talk over the type of works that were going to be undertaken on the site as well as to agree access and egress from the site. These prestart meetings were supplemented further by carrying out subsequent meetings to inform the farm owner of the progress of works. Challenges Overcome One challenge that we encountered on the scheme was access to the site, so to overcome this we put in place an effective traffic management plan to minimise the number of heavy of vehicles that were present on site at any one time and also onsite parking was at a premium as the access road, which was off Pontefract Lane was a public highway. So to overcome this we encouraged a collective transport system for all operatives and site personnel. Another challenge that presented itself was the identification of an existing 600mm diameter water main, where an agreed flood relief channel and culvert would be constructed. So to overcome this we diverted the existing water main into the Wyke Beck to accommodate the creation of the new flood relief channel and associated culverts to the existing.
In Vesel Composting (IVC), Northumberland
ÂŁ5,200,000 Client: SITA UK
The project included works to an existing In Vessel Composting (IVC) plant. The existing plant produced an inadequate product, unable to achieve the required standard for the VET and EA due to poor design and construction. Therefore, upgrades were required in order to achieve a higher standard of product. Demolition - Works involved the removal of several areas of concrete slabs which in turn were crushed and reused as fill on site. Further demolition works involved the removal of existing steel structures. The majority of materials were recycled by SITA. Technical Room - The first element of works involved the installation of a cofferdam. This allowed for the installation of an underground, reinforced concrete water tank and Technical Room. The Technical Room, which operates the new tunnel system, was constructed on top of the water tank and cofferdam. The design of the cofferdam had to take into account the proximity of an existing water tank to ensure that it would not be destabilised. Biofilter Tanks - Works to the reinforced concrete Biofilter tanks were able to start immediately after a 11kv cable running between the existing concrete access road and the two new tanks was protected. The cable was split ducted and sheet piles were installed in front or behind the cable depending on location. If a sheet pile was placed in front of the cable, the cable was suspended from the sheet piles.
Full construction of the Biofilters could not be achieved due to their proximity to the Technical Room. The construction period was extended to allow for works to the Technical Room. Final Treatment Building - Final Treatment Building works were able to commence once size and location were confirmed with the client. Works to the building progressed to completion without interruption and comprised construction of pad foundations, steel portal frames and cladding. Tunnel Extension - Once we were given access to the tunnels, we were able to commence the extension of tunnel walls and creation of column ends. Both the sides and ends of each tunnel had to be completed to allow us to square off wall plinths at floor level. We then proceeded to install floor ducts, drainage and concrete floors to raise the floor level by 450mm. Steel grills were installed at both ends of each tunnel roof to support the air fans, extract system and the new tunnel doors. Loadings from the grillages were transferred into the tunnel walls as existing precast concrete slabs could not withstand the additional loading. New electrically operated sliding doors were designed and installed in the Maturation Shed. The existing design had swing gates which was considered non-compliant with Health & Safety requirements due to the risk of injury during high winds.
In Vesel Composting (IVC), Northumberland
Contract Duration: 33 Months Form of Contract: NEC3 Without Amendments
Health and Safety and Risk Mitigation - Works were completed in an enclosed area, segregated from members of the public. We coordinated closely with SITA who were working in the area alongside us completing interfacing work for a small duration of the programme. Access to the site was tight and was made more difficult due to a shared access point for an open cast mine site. However, due to coordination of deliveries, works ran smoothly and were completed successfully. Sustainability - The client required that a specific design life of 22 years was considered during the design of the works. This would ensure that products would not have to be replaced, reducing the amount of waste products and landfill from the works. Recycled stone and concrete were stored from works and were used for backfilling and access roads. An ecological survey discovered the existence of great crested newts in the area. Newt fencing was used to prevent newts entering the site and regular newt checks were carried out. Ecologists were also onsite to advise on environmental matters. Value Engineering - We opened up a EURO bank account for our Dutch subcontractors. The client was then able to pay them directly in EUROs rather than exchanging currency which saved them £250,000. Our proposed drainage layout involved removing land drainage that was not required which reduced the length of pipes needed saving the client money. Our design for the Final Treatment Building provided the client with a larger unit to enable the turning of vehicles for a similar cost.
Public and Stakeholder Liaison We held weekly coordination meetings with our subcontractors and fortnightly meetings with client’s Dutch subcontractors. Monthly progress meetings were held with the client to update them of works. Challenges Overcome During works we had to overcome severe weather conditions. The site was closed down for one week however when works were able to continue, we maintained the programme by using hot water when mixing concrete so it didn’t freeze.
Tritech International, Ulverston
ÂŁ4,100,000 Client: Tritech International Limited
Tritech required a purpose built facility to accommodate their design and production operations. Our works involved the Design and Construction of the new build factory and office including all associated external works and infrastructure. Tritech has a long association with the local community, initially working with partners System Technologies before they became part of Tritech International Ltd in 2006. The new 30,000 sq ft building provides office and factory space that supports current business opportunities and can accommodate future expansion plans. The chosen site is adjacent to existing industrial, commercial and retail units and is accessed via Booth supermarket roundabout. The manufacturing and storage building was constructed using a steel portal frame with insulated steel cladding, incorporating larch timber cladding to the front elevations and offices. Adjacent to the main building are waste storage for recycling and a boat store for Tritech’s offshore activities. All of the building were constructed on piled foundations due to the ground conditions and the nature of the building required by our client. To ensure the building can accommodate future works the internal layout and M&E has been designed to allow flexibility and change. Externally we upgraded the infrastructure including roads, footpaths and services to the building.
Key Issues and How They Were Managed Existing water courses and ditches run through the site and adjacent to the site with evidence of Otters being present and as such part of the works incorporated a new Otter holt. We also worked closely with Cumbria County Council to design solutions which would prevent our works impacting the nearby otter population. We created a 30m exclusion zone around the areas identified as being used by the otters and located our site compounds, site offices, depots and stores more than 50m away. Japanese Knotweed was identified along the western hedgerow of the site. We chemically treated the species several times in situ to eradicate it from the site. The new factory is located in a tidal flood risk zone so to reduce the risk of flooding the floor level was designed and constructed above the flood risk levels. The site layout and surface water drainage has also been designed to ensure there is no risk of flooding on or off site as a result of extreme rainfall, lack of maintenance, blockages or other causes. Ground conditions encountered were worse than initially anticipated, and to solve this involved piling to a depth of 29m which is an increase of 21m on the original scope. Worked closely with all parties involved reduced the overall impact to our programme and successfully handed the project over within the agreed programme period.
Tritech International, Ulverston
Contract Duration: 42 Weeks Form of Contract: JCT Design and Build Contract 2011 Edition
Successful Outcomes Several overhead services crossed the site and close coordination was required with the utility companies to organise our works. We carried out toolbox talks to ensure everyone worked responsibly around the services and to prevent any accidents or incidents. Where possible we used local suppliers and subcontractors to reduce the transportation miles associated with the site. This has a twofold benefit in that the local economy benefits from the work being carried out but the emissions are limited as travelling is reduced. We also used recycled stone for the sub base to reduce the requirement for freshly quarried stone and this reduces the environmental impacts as waste stone is reused on site rather than sent to landfill. In addition all of the larch timber panels were sourced from suppliers who obtained the timber from sustainably run projects. A value engineering exercise was carried out during the final negotiations to rationalise the design so that the client budget could be achieved. We amended the M&E, reduced the weight of the steel and amended the ground floor construction and ground beams. We also used steel fibres within the ground floor slab rather than traditional mesh as this reduced the programme time and also provided the client with a cost saving. Located near the site were two primary schools, the Croftlands Primary School and Sir John Barrow Primary School. On the 13th February 2014 we visited both schools to present our
stay safe campaign which explains the dangers associated with construction sites and basic health and safety, introducing our company mascot ‘Dudley the Elephant’. The proximity of the site to residents and local businesses prompted the issuing of regular letters informing of upcoming phases of works and also providing contact details for our site representative. In addition we also visited individuals in person to explain the works taking place and address any queries or concerns they had. This proved very effective and allowed us to create excellent relationships with our neighbours.
Algernon Firth, Leeds
£3,250,000 Client: Rushbound Developments Ltd
The Algernon Firth is the Grade II listed, former Institute of Pathology, located on St George’s Road Leeds. The works involved creating 84 student bedrooms with communal living spaces, and 28 self contained studios with mezzanine decks, a gym, laundry facility, a manager’s office and a private garden.
The steel windows were replaced with double glazed units which matched the original profile and added additional thermal and acoustic benefit.
Sir Algernon Firth whom the building is also named after gave a large donation to the University for the building of The Institute of Pathology. The building closed in 2009 as the Institute was moved into new accommodation as was left empty till 2012.
The 84 bedrooms have all been equipped with ensuite bathrooms, fitted workstations, wardrobes and storage. The bedrooms range from 15m² to 18m². The studios range from 20m² to 30m².
It is also one of the most remarkable interwar buildings in Leeds. However it is hidden from public view by the Clarendon wing of Leeds General Infirmary. It was designed by John Clifford Proctor. What is thought to be inspirational for John Proctor was the masterpiece work of the widely renowned Dutch architect Willem Marinus Dudok. We carried out minimal work to the external existing fabric other than cleaning and general repairs. Where works were required to the building fabric, they were carried out sympathetically, using materials to match like for like.
The interior works included the creation of 28 studio flats with study areas on mezzanine decks in the original museum space, which took into account the tiered ziggurat form.
The requirement to provide hard wired internet to every room, gym, laundry facilities, and CCTV meant that a full mechanical and electrical upgrade was required. The interior design and finishes compliment the character of the original building. The terrazzo in the lobby and staircase has been carefully cleaned and restored. The external herringbone patterned brickwork has also been carried throughout the building. Key Issues and how they were over come There were various objections to the plans from local area, such as; it would be difficult to return the building to any other use once it has been
Algernon Firth, Leeds
Contract Duration: 52 weeks Form of Contract: JCT Standard Form
changed into student flats. However, a report to the panel emphasised that because there will be few external alterations and internal alterations will respect key features of the building, alternative future uses would be permitted within the plans. The project was described as a good forward looking step by councilors as Councilor Neil Taggart, panel chairman, said, ‘This is a very good scheme to deal with a redundant university building. It blends in well with its surroundings and is in a very sustainable location’. The idea of not having a car park is part of the travel plan statement which aims to contribute towards the following: reduce CO2 emissions, promote access by walking, cycling and public transport. To create a zero car parking development and reduce congestion We had to ensure everyone was well informed of their sustainable travel options to the site. Successful Outcomes The Yorkshire Evening Post featured an article on the building work in December 2012 and can be found on the YEP website. The project has been shortlisted for three awards at the RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards 2014. The categories are Residential, Building Conservation and Design Through Innovation. It has also been shortlisted at the regional Civic Trust Awards.
“This is a really important property in Leeds both in terms of its history and its location. We’ve seen a trend in students choosing to live more centrally in recent years. So we believe that great design, combined with close proximity to specialist dental and medical schools and other university faculties will make the apartments particularly appealing.” Jonathan Maud, the managing director of the Rushbond Group “Esh are not a standard contracting firm and provide an engaging and proactive approach to projects. This approach and significant experience with existing buildings suited the nature of a listed building conversion, for Algernon Firth, has widely been recognised as a success, including short listings for the regional civic awards and RICs awards.” Graham Boyce, Project Architect, Seven Architecture
Denton Holme Student Village, Carlisle
ÂŁ8,950,000 Client: Denton Holme Student Village
The site provided an opportunity to provide modern, sustainable and affordable student accommodation which supported the Sustainability Policies of the University whilst also providing regeneration of the area. This project comprised the construction of new sustainable and environmentally efficient student accommodation providing a total of 249 study bedrooms contained within 25 terraced 3 and 4 storey townhouses together with living, dining and kitchen spaces. The social living space is much more extensive than generally provided in student accommodation, with direct access at ground level to outdoor space to the rear. The social hub contains a function room and associated kitchen, games room, quiet study area and laundry facilities. Three of the townhouses have been adapted to provide 3 fully accessible study bedrooms at ground floor level. The adjoining kitchen and living areas are also fully accessible for disabled residents including wheelchair users. The site was predominantly level with existing terrace housing surrounding all four sides and access gained via Norfolk Street and Richardson Street. The existing nineteenth century red brick terrace housing have yards to the rear which are bounded by 2m high brick walls and are separated from the site by a rear access road.
The development utilised the Ecores design concept and incorporated structural timber frames with brick and render panels and external cladding. Extensive off site fabrication including bathroom pods combined with lean construction methodology ensured a very quick construction phase whilst achieving very high quality. The development features a range of innovative sustainable elements including whole house mechanical heat recovery and ventilation systems combined with exceptional air tightness and enhanced insulation. Ultra efficient boilers combined with solar hot water, provide saving in gas consumption and are very low cost in use. The social hub is located at the centre of the scheme and is set along the existing millrace and opens on to a public square. The social hub is bounded on three sides by the accommodation blocks. Brickwork is used to the ground floor to form a base to the building with the first floor wrapped in timber panels which sit on top of the brickwork. The development was completed on time and within budget. Key Issues and How They Were Managed The choices of external materials are consistent across the site and were chosen to be in keeping with the existing housing in the local areas. The main facing materials are red brickwork to match the existing terraces with detailing added via
Denton Holme Student Village, Carlisle
Contract Duration: 40 Weeks Form of Contract: JCT 2011 Design and Build
different coloured brick or by alternative bonding/ coursing. The brickwork to the elevations has also been considered to provide thermal mass to the south facing elevations to help keep the buildings cool in the summer months whilst retaining heat in the winter months. The buildings also feature colour fibre cement cladding panels to the side of the window and door openings to create interest and bring shades of colour and a sense of identity to each accommodation block. Fibre cement slates were used for the roof and the top floor was clad in vertical fibre cement slates which were brought down from the roof to visually include the top floor within the roof space. Two types of pitched roof are used to create varying roof lines across the development. A traditional dual pitch roof provides reference to the neighbouring existing terraces while an asymmetric roof has been introduced to the front and rear elevations of several key blocks within the development. Successful Outcomes The timber panels were sourced from sustainable sources accredited with the WWF – Forest Stewardship Council Certificate Standard and were manufactured offsite and delivered with pre-installed windows, doors and insulation. The accommodation was designed from the outset
to be sustainable with high levels of insulation, airtight construction and the careful specification of materials. Solar thermal units are located on the south facing roofs to pre-heat water and heat recovery units and ventilation systems fitted to avoid wasting heat through ventilation. Electrical outlets to the accessible rooms are distinguishable from the walls through the use of coloured background panels. All outlets are fitted to the recommended mounting heights for accessibility. The student accommodation also achieves high acoustic performance through both the wall and floor construction. Carpets, curtains and soft furnishings were used throughout the accommodation to help orientate and enable audible information to be clearly heard for students with impaired hearing and also students with impaired vision that rely heavily on audio quality to reference themselves with their surroundings.
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