Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveyor and CDM Advisor
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Wakemans acted as Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveyor and CDM Advisor on behalf of Oak Trading on this project to provide new community facilities in the Melbourne area of Chelmesford.
The project began with the demolition of the old scout hut and the construction of a large two-storey hall incorporating a kitchen, office and meeting room.
Funding for the scheme was spearheaded locally by Melbourne Project with additional financial support from Chelmsford City Council. The new building will provide a new home for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts of the 8th Chelmsford Scout Group, and will be put to good use by a wide range of local groups.
Congratulations to St. Modwen on its success in this year’s Brownfield Awards, which saw the remediation of the former Goodyear tyre manufacturing works in Wolverhampton named as Best Urban Regeneration Project.
Wakemans is proud to be a member of the multi-disciplinary team assembled by St. Modwen for this major regeneration initiative and was responsible for Project Management, Quantity Surveying and CDM monitoring.
A focus on flexibility and sustainability, especially in view of the residual contamination and complex ground conditions, was instrumental in St. Modwen winning the accolade. The company’s respect for the site’s heritage and sensible reuse of materials were also applauded.
The judges singled out the phased approach to the regeneration scheme, which will provide 850 new homes, a new 12-acre community park, local centre and extension to Oxley School, as this enabled St. Modwen to maintain control of the works at all times and keep dust, odour and noise to a minimum.
St. Modwen was also commended for its innovative design for the demolition of the former factory, the judges remarking that it was sensitive to the impact on the local community and took care to mitigate the risks.
However, the judges were particularly impressed with St. Modwen’s commitment to engage with residents and invest in the community. They singled out the fact that the company made engagement with the community a top priority, applauding its thinking through of the potential nuisance aspects of the works and implementation of a robust Health and Safety Plan.
Property and construction consultancy Wakemans are working on a new extension and refurbishment of a manufacturing and distribution centre in Redditch, which is set to boost capacity for Pilkington’s automotive group.
Acting in a development team led by Trebor Developments, Wakemans is appointed as Quantity Surveyor, Employer’s Agent and Principal Designer on the multi-million pound scheme.
Planning consent has been granted for the facility, which involves the design and construction of a major extension to the existing building – let to Pilkington – together with additional car parking, service yard alterations and a gatehouse. The office and warehouse space will also be refurbished, providing a total building of 325,000 sq ft.
Divisional Director Andrew Hancock, who heads the industrial and logistics division at Wakemans, said: “This is an important initiative that will maximise the site’s development potential. It also poses a series of challenges for the construction team, as the aim is to ensure minimal disruption to Pilkington Automotive’s existing distribution set-up in Redditch, which will operate as usual throughout the works.”
Pilkington Automotive will relocate its manufacturing operations to the new facility from its current base in Kings Norton. The move not only supports plans for the continued development of its glass products, but will also see the company consolidate its UK operations in Redditch.
Trebor Developments is working in conjunction with M&G Real Estate on the scheme, which is part of Trebor’s 3 million sq. ft. current UK industrial implementation programme. Contractor A&H Construction is on site and the new facility will be ready for full occupation in summer 2020.
Trebor Developments has appointed Wakemans as Quantity Surveyor, Employer’s Agent and Principal Designer on the new national manufacturing and distribution centre it is building in Redditch for Pilkington Automotive.
Wakemans has been appointed on a quartet of industrial developments with a combined value of £29 million – including the first speculatively built schemes to come into key local markets for some time.
Wakemans is acting as Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveyor and Principal Designer on behalf of Trebor Developments. Known for working closely with occupiers to meet their requirements, Trebor also specialises in speculatively built accommodation for immediate occupation and is engaged in a national roll out of development in the mid-box industrial sector.
Currently in the design and planning stage, three of the shell unit developments are located across the South West in Bristol, Avonmouth and Swindon, and one is in Telford, Shropshire.
Andrew Hancock, divisional director at Wakemans, says: “We look forward to supporting Trebor Developments with these important industrial developments, which are part of a pipeline of more than two million square feet of accommodation that the company plans to deliver during the coming 12 months.”
Mark Wright, partner at Trebor Developments, added “We are delighted to be working with Wakemans on this key part of our development pipeline. The Wakemans team has extensive experience in this sector and has brought some great ideas to the table to help us deliver attractive and efficient buildings.”
In Hortonwood, near Telford, Trebor Developments is to build a 70,000 sq. f.t industrial unit. With junctions 4 and 5 of the M54 motorway just three miles away, the estate is centrally situated with easy access to the Midlands motorway network.
In Bristol’s Western Approach Trebor Developments and its long-term strategic partner, US developer and investor Hillwood, have acquired 14.5 acres within the South West’s premier logistics park, Western Approach Distribution Park. Three high quality industrial/ manufacturing/logistics units ranging in size from 34,000 sq. ft. to 135,000 sq. ft. will be built on this site, which benefits from excellent links to the heart of the UK’s motorway network.
Six warehouse/industrial units totalling 150,000 sq. ft. will be built adjacent to existing distribution accommodation on the Portside B1(c)/B2/B8 development site in Avonmouth on a development led by Trebor and funded by Barwood Capital. Portside enjoys good connections to the (A403) main arterial route that links the M5 at Avonmouth to the M48 at Aust.
Two units of size 40,000 sq. ft. and 35,000 sq. ft. and suitable for logistics operations or as industrial accommodation, will be constructed next to existing commercial buildings at Trinity Park in Hillmead, north-west Swindon. A well-established locality for logistics, Trinity Park enjoys excellent links to the M4 and M5. This development is being built under the Trebor/Hillwood strategic partnership.
Wakemans has signed off on the first phase of construction at Tunstall Arrow, a new £11 million speculative industrial development on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent.
Wakemans acted as Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveyor and Building Surveyor (quality inspection) on behalf of developer Network Space, which is a new client for the firm.
Dean Watson, Managing Director at Wakemans, said: “Network Space is committed to meeting growing demand from industrial and logistics businesses across the Midlands.
“We’re delighted to be helping the company progress its plans for this prime site, which is one of six that make up the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone and offers key business rates savings to occupiers.”
Specialising in small to medium-sized industrial schemes, Network Space currently has more than 2.5million sq. ft. of new commercial property in the pipeline, valued at in excess of £200 million. It is delivering the Tunstall Arrow scheme in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Make it Stoke and the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone.
The site was acquired in 2013 and construction will be carried out in three stages. Phase 1, Tunstall Arrow South, built by Caddick Construction is now complete and provides a total of 130,000 sq. ft. of B1/B2/B8 space across five units. Ranging in size from 10,208 sq. ft. to 43,500 sq. ft., the high specification detached industrial units incorporate offices and enjoy self-contained loading yards and dedicated parking set within a business park environment. All are fully let to Q-Railing, Boels Rental, DHL Express, Pramac-Generac UK and SG Fleet Group.
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Wakemans has completed work on phase one at Tunstall Arrow, an £11 million development of self-contained industrial units on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent.
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Simon Peters, Development Director at Network Space, commented: “Wakemans has contributed greatly to this very successful development on a difficult site. We really appreciate their highly experienced project management and professional services.
“We are delighted to have all five units let, only five months after completion, and have received numerous compliments on the quality of the finished product.”
Phase 2 of the development, Tunstall Arrow North, is an 8-acre plot where Network Space is planning a similar speculative industrial scheme. Units will range in size from 10,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft. and construction is expected to get underway later this year.
The third and final phase of the development, Tunstall Arrow West, is a 2-acre plot currently on offer to roadside retail occupiers.
A former colliery, the 28-acre Tunstall Arrow site adjoins the A527 (James Brindley Way) in Tunstall. It is also close to the A500, providing easy access to Junction 16 of the M6 motorway.
Wakemans has completed a £2.4 million SuperRoom roll out programme for Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest budget hotel chains.
The Travelodge SuperRoom is the UK’s first premium economy room concept within the budget hotel sector. It is designed around the ‘premium economy’ concept familiar to airline users. It dials up the comfort factor for business and leisure customers who want the extra choice of a more premium room.
Wakemans acted as project manager on the trial rooms, with responsibility for the procurement of the new amenities as well as fit-out, before overseeing the roll-out of SuperRooms in 48 Travelodge hotels around the UK.
Nigel Himpson, Senior Associate Director at Wakemans, said: “SuperRooms are now available in some of the top locations around the country and offer an extra level of comfort to guests who opt for longer stays as well as those who choose to spend more time in the room.”
A total of 296 SuperRooms have been incorporated into Travelodge’s existing city centre hotels.
Scott Rutherford, Travelodge, Technical Services Director said: “At Travelodge we are all about bringing great value and choice to the budget traveller. More and more business travellers are opting for a budget hotel and last year we generated more sales from business customers than those on holiday. Our new SuperRoom adds an extra choice for customers who are spending more time working in the room, are staying longer or who just value that little bit more comfort. Alongside our recently upgraded classic room, this is another important milestone on our journey to become the favourite hotel for value.”
The stylish SuperRoom has everything that you would expect from Travelodge but with lots of new additional creature comforts. It has been styled in a modern residential décor scheme, creating a home from home feel. It features a new dream-light colour scheme which includes tones of calming blue, warm beige and tranquil taupe, as well as blackout curtains, creating a relaxing atmosphere for a restful night’s sleep.
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Wakemans has project-managed a £2.4 million refit for Travelodge, which has seen 296 SuperRooms incorporated across the budget hotel chain’s UK portfolio.
The signature creature comforts in the SuperRoom include:
Lavazza ‘A Modo Mio’ fresh capsule coffee machine to kick-start your day.
Hansgrohe Raindance 3-jet adjustable shower to leave you fully refreshed.
Multiple power and USB charging points at arm’s length throughout.
Relaxing ambient LED mood lighting.
Comfy armchair to relax in.
Larger desk area with a comfortable swivel chair.
Luxurious king-size Travelodge Dreamer™ bed.
Choice of firm and soft hypo-allergenic pillows.
Dressing stand with a powerful hairdryer.
In-room iron and ironing board.
Powerful hairdryer and full length mirror.
Samsung Slimline wall-mounted flat screen TV.
Hot chocolate and a KitKat for that extra treat when you need it.
We were delighted to be involved with a new development of accommodation designed to help people with a recognised care and support need to lead independent lives, in Birmingham.
Acting as Monitoring Surveyor on behalf of Finance Birmingham we acted as an independent advisor, monitoring performance and reporting against any risks associated with the scheme.
Successfully regenerating the Bromford Lane brownfield site, formerly home to The Bromford public house and Palmerscroft Care Home, the development provides 57 properties, a community hub and 12,000 sq. ft. of commercial/retail space.
Known as The Bromford, the development was funded with a £2m loan from the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership’s Growing Places Fund, which has been fully repaid by the developer, Upward (Property Estates) Ltd. Managed by Finance Birmingham, the Fund is available for projects that are unable to proceed due to developers experiencing difficulties accessing finance through traditional routes.
The one- and two-bedroom houses and flats offer an alternative to traditional residential care homes for people with disabilities and complex needs and all tenants are encouraged to join in activities and integrate with their local community.
Since it was launched in 2013, the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership’s Growing Places Fund has played a pivotal role in kick-starting projects across Greater Birmingham and Solihull, helping to stimulate sustainable economic growth in the region.
Wakemans is well underway with works at Prime Point, LCP’s multi-million pound speculative industrial development in Kingswinford.
Wakemans is providing Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveying and Health and Safety Consultancy services on the scheme, which involves the redevelopment of the old coal yard at LCP’s flagship Pensnett Estate in the West Midlands.
To date three of the buildings have been handed over and construction of the final units are currently underway. The completed industrial/warehouse units are of steel portal frame construction and range in size from 10,000-40,000 sq. ft. (929-3,716 sq. m.).
Wakemans Director Seinde Balogun said: “Prime Point offers quality commercial accommodation for a wide range of manufacturing, services and distribution businesses and we’re delighted to be supporting LCP with this important new development at one of Europe’s largest secure business estates.”
Contractors are on site with Buildings 3, a 40,000 sq. ft. (3,716 sq. m.) industrial unit and Building 4, which is on schedule for completion by the end of the year.
Prime Point’s Building 1, which offers up to 20,000 sq. ft. (1,858 sq. m.) of space, was completed ahead of schedule and is available for occupation. The adjoining Building 2 was left as a shell unit of 30,000 sq. ft. (2,787 sq. m.) and will be fitted out to meet the specific requirements of incoming tenant Really Useful Products. Building 5 offers industrial/ warehouse space of 20,000-40,000 sq. ft. (1,858-3,716 sq. m.).
Supported by the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership, Prime Point is located within Dudley’s Business and Innovation Enterprise zone.
Wakemans were employed on this project as Quantity Surveyors and assisted the school to develop a cost efficient solution to providing additional facilities at the school in order to satisfy the growing demand for places. The project began with the production of full bills of quantities, itemising the requirements of all elements of the project, thus enabling accurate analysis of the design during its development and aiding the tender process, with less risk to the Contractor.
The project involved the construction of a new teaching block comprising of six classrooms plus remodelling works in two locations within the existing school infrastructure.
To maximise the available space Seymour Harris Architecture’s design involved the reconfiguration of the existing dining room to provide a larger facility and building a new staff room. The fitness room was modified and the existing art facility underwent remodelling to create a new science laboratory. A flexible two-storey galleried link between the dining room and teaching facilities opens up opportunities for art exhibitions and events.
The completed project has a contract value of £2.1m.
Photographs courtesy of Manton Building Contractors.
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Client:
Oak Trading Company Limited
Role:
Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveyor and Party Wall Surveyor.
Description:
Wakemans are employed on this £1.3 m scheme in a multi-disciplinary role including: Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveying and Party Wall Surveyor.
The project commenced with the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 3 storey building containing 7 no new apartments and included the refurbishment of an existing 3 bedroom maisonette.
The project was particularly challenging because of its proximity to adjoining buildings in addition to its busy London location. The project programme had to keep disruption to local residents and businesses to a minimum, and extreme care was necessary to avoid damage to adjoining structures during demolition and construction. The existing facade to the stable yard was preserved as an interesting feature to the new buildings situated behind.
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