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Mechanical and Civil Building refurbishment – Phase 2, UoB

Client: University of Birmingham Project Type: Specialist Educational Teaching and Learning Facility Project Value: £3.5million Contract: Traditional with some contractor’s design Project Overview Ground floor and Mezzanine level refurbishment to spaces in the south ‘wing’ of Y3 Mech and Civil Building. Works included; strip-out of fixtures, fittings, finishes, services and internal partitions. Then followed the complete refurbishment including the forming of a new Clean Room, along with the following: new roof coverings, M&E services, partitions, Glazed Screens, Roller Shutters, Doors, Decorations, Ceilings Flooring. It was a complex and detailed project decommissioning and recommissioning specialist technical educational equipment. All aspects were completed successfully, on time, on budget and hitting the client’s key objectives....

The Melt Restaurant, Shackleton Hall, UoB

Client: University of Birmingham Project Type: Commercial fit-out of hospitality facilities Project Value: £300K Contract: Traditional Project Overview Refurbishment of canteen restaurant area within student accommodation at Shackleton Hall, University of Birmingham. Work included floorings, mechanical and electrical works, decorations, shutters, tiling and FF&E. The project was successfully completed within the client’s parameters and hugely welcomed by staff and students....

Number 2, Chamberlain Square, Paradise, Birmingham

Client: Atkins-Faithful+Gould (Part of the SNC Lavalin Group) Project Type: Commercial office fit-out Project Value: £1.3million Contract: Design and Build Project Overview The project consisted of the design and fit-out of Levels 2 and 3 of the newly constructed No.2 Chamberlain Square; part of the Paradise Circus Development by Argent Developments. As their new HQ, the designs were bespoke with high-end specifications including Teapoints, feature ceilings, various acoustic features, branded FF&E, meeting facilities, IT rooms and office space with breakout areas. The project was delivered in a short duration due to external client factors, this created various challenges including design timescales, procurement, and availability of materials, all whilst working through Covid restrictions. The scheme was delivered successfully without any issues; the client is extremely happy and satisfied with the completed work space, having achieved their visions and aspirations....

Lucas House and Priorsfield, University of Birmingham

Client: University of Birmingham Project Type: Interior Building refurbishments for Educational and Commercial use. Project Value: £3million Contract: Design and Build Project Overview Priorsfield is a listed building used for teaching as part of the Birmingham International Academy. Works involved reconfiguring of teaching spaces and complete internal refurbishment including; mechanical, electrical, flooring, new toilets and general finishes throughout. All were designed and carried out to be in-keeping with the architectural history and style of the building. The designs were consulted and approved by English Heritage and the UOB. Lucas House, previously a hotel, was refurbished to form teaching spaces and offices for BIA. This included: new lighting, power, doors and windows, decorations and flooring, new lift install, new roof covering and hand rails, re-pointing of the building, new front auto doors and Internal partitioning. New Toilets and acoustic baffles were also installed as additions to the project. The project was delivered on time and within budget to the great satisfaction and high praise from the client....

UoB Aston Webb B Block Office refurbishment

Client: University of Birmingham Programme: 8 weeks Value: £400,000 General Refurbishment of B Block at Aston Webb Building to create Staff Hub. Works involved the demolition and removal of existing furniture and partitions, as well as removal of existing ceilings and flooring. Full lighting re-design and installation was carried out, along with the supply and installation of new flooring, ceiling baffles, bespoke joinery, breakout are and furniture....

UoB Chamberlain House

Client: University of Birmingham Programme: 5 weeks Value: £60,000 Refurbishment of two floors at Chamberlain Halls on The Vale at The University of Birmingham. The project involved M&E alterations and the formation of a new kitchen area for student and staff use. Bespoke joinery and specialist furniture were then installed and all areas decorated to create a fresh new front facing space for The Vale to use....

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Watford Office

Client: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) Programme: 12-week contract + 6 for additional works Value: £1.6 Million Category B office fitout of Levels 2-4. Works comprised of new meeting rooms, new open plan office space, bespoke meeting pods, IT Equipment and Build Rooms, Refreshment areas (bespoke kitchens), Welfare areas, glazed lobbies, new flooring, tiling, MEP reconfigurations and high-end installations with feature lighting, detailed acoustic works throughout, folding walls, firestopping and bespoke finishing throughout....

QE Hospital, Birmingham A&E Works – Phase 1

Client: NHS Programme: 6 weeks Value: £300,000 Works to install new sliding flow-motion glazed door system to cubicle bays in a live 24hr A&E department. Works consisted over new Temporary hoarding, Steelwork frames, ceilings and bulkhead alteration, new curtain rails and M&E alterations to suit. Works were carried out over 16 different phases working 7 days a week to enable to A&E department to stay fully functional...

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chamberlain Square, Paradise, Birmingham

Value: £1.2 Million Client: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) Programme: 9 weeks Cat B Commercial fit-out of the 2nd floor at 1 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham. Works consisted of installations of partitions to form new rooms, creation of an SER room for IT, new refreshment area, new acoustic finishes, new floor finishes throughout, ceiling adaptations, M&E adaptations, storage facilities, bespoke joinery, breakout areas and meeting pods....

The University of Birmingham; Greenheart Café

Client: University of Birmingham Programme: 11 weeks Value: £600K The interior fit of the café shell was completed as part of the Green Heart at the University of Birmingham. The works involved the full MEP design and installation, including working with the clients catering contractors. Bespoke, feature timberwork ceilings and walls were designed and installed, together with ceramic tiled flooring, and vinyl flooring to the kitchen and back of house area. Feature wall linings incorporating the clients Interior Designers visuals finished this project to a very high standard, on time, and within budget with no snags....