by Sarah Topping | May 3, 2022 | News, Project Information
Last year we were appointed by Sunderland City Council to deliver the new £13.3m Sunningdale SEN School. The project is a 4000m2 new-build school for children with severe learning difficulties and disabilities and will provide a facility that is designed and built specifically to meet their needs. Works are progressing well on-site and we have made significant progress since Christmas. Activities currently taking place are: Drylining, plastering, and decoration mist coat2nd fix M&EWindow installation and curtain wallingCladding and brickworkExternal works including external footpaths and soft landscaping The project is due to be handed over later this summer. Click here to view the latest drone...
by Sarah Topping | Apr 27, 2022 | News, Project Information
Three of our projects in the Yorkshire region are continuing to make great progress on site with updates below: Darley Street Markets, Bradford The project recently celebrated a milestone with the completion of the main demolition phase of the project, meaning that works have begun to construct the new multi-million-pound market. Current progress on site includes: 220mm diameter Odex piles under both concrete lift cores have been installed.Public Lift – in-situ concrete core walls are currently been formed by GRKC, with the Goods Lift to follow.Concrete bases for the new steel frame are planned to be formed over the next period.The projected start date for the new steel frame is the end of June 2022. Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby As works progress to the brand-new emergency care facilities worth £22m at the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby for Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust. Current progress on site is: Finishing trades are now well underway with floor finishes, ceilings, decoration, and IPSElectrical second fix and medical trunking second fix works are underwayExternal works are progressing with the formation of the new bus route and footpaths ahead of tarmac being laid at the end of the monthThe substation is progressing well and is ready to receive incoming HV power Lelley Fields Crematorium Last year we were appointed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to deliver the new £8.2m Bereavement Project, known as Lelley Fields Crematorium. Fast forward 6 months and works are progressing well on site with the following taking place: Bulk earthworks, vibro stone compaction, and structural steelwork have been completedSingle-ply membrane rood has...
by Sarah Topping | Apr 22, 2022 | CSR, News, Project Information
Every year on the 22 April, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement that began in 1970. The theme for this year is ‘Invest in our planet’ and is focused on finding solutions to combat the threat of climate change and making the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy for all. This year we are showcasing the fantastic work our projects are doing across North & Scotland, where they have demonstrated our commitments to investing in our planet and working towards Building for a Sustainable World. Below are some examples of what we have achieved: HVO Fuels used across 10 projectsAward-winning flywheel technology at Shakespeare NorthEV charges are available at some offices and sites (9 in total)Green car scheme available to employeesHussh Pod at Netherthird Primary SchoolMMC principles used at NHS Golden JubileeCollating our benchmark data for embodied carbonEngaging with subcontractors using the new Environmental Contractual Requirements document4 projects have taken part in the Zero Waste Scotland reportReducing PPE waste by sending it away to be checked, laundered and returned as good as...
by Sarah Topping | Apr 11, 2022 | News, Project Information
At the Netherthird Primary School project, the site cabins, including a drying room, could not be connected to the mains supply due to the quick start on site. The project is also close to a large residential area and the team was conscious of the noise a traditional generator would give. The site team knew they wanted a hybrid generator, specifically for the noise reduction benefits and Wernick offered them their latest innovation called the Hussh Pod. During the day the generator runs on HVO fuel which charges up the HUSSH Pod the universal energy storage system allows the site to run on a battery out of hours. It can be set on a timer to run during the day so that no one had to be there at the weekends. This allows the system to run as normal during the day and then onto the battery at night for the CCTV. The entire system is monitored by Wernick’s telemetry system, giving us data on usage, which can be used to identify the most efficient generator size and coordinate fuel deliveries. Having this has meant the project has made high savings on both carbon and fuel – the figures below are based on the first 90 days after installation. Although this system is more expensive than your typical diesel generator, the savings in fuel more than make up for this cost. You can read more about it here –...
by Sarah Topping | Apr 5, 2022 | Awards, News, Project Information
We are delighted to confirm that our project for Flintshire County Council, Queensferry Learning Campus, has been shortlisted in two categories at this years Constructing Excellence Wales Awards. They are: The project created a new Pupil Referral Unit known as Plas Derwen, a single storey community hub, a new community primary school hall, kitchen and main entrance area. In addition to the new and remodelled buildings, the project had associated landscaping works, including the rerouting of the public footpath through the new campus to enable the primary school direct access to their playing fields. The Constructing Excellence in Wales awards are recognised across the Welsh built environment as the biggest and brightest celebration of best practice in Wales. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony taking place on Friday 17th June in...
by Sarah Topping | Apr 4, 2022 | News, Project Information
Kier has successfully completed the £68.25m restoration of the A-listed Burrell Collection for Glasgow Life. The must-visit new attraction in Pollock Country Park, Glasgow now has significantly more gallery space, is more accessible for members of the public, and includes a range of new features to make the building more sustainable.The 12,374 m2 building now has a gallery space which has increased by a third, a requirement needed to house more of the collection’s 9,000 artifacts. A disused lecture theatre has been converted into a connective hub which is situated at the heart of the building and existing aluminium glazing frames have been reused for the restoration work – meaning 8.5 tonnes of new aluminium was not needed saving c.100 tonnes of carbon emissions being created. The building has achieved a ‘BREEAM’ excellent status. As part of Kier’s commitment to delivering social value – and lasting legacies – in areas in which it works, new job and training opportunities were provided, including seven apprenticeships. The site team also carried out 12 educational workshops and have supported sixteen community projects. In addition, Kier opened up a visitors’ centre close to the building for members of the public to find out more about the restoration, the techniques being used and to track the progress being made on site. Phil McDowell, regional director for Kier Construction in Scotland, said: “The Burrell Collection is a hugely important attraction for the City of Glasgow and we have felt immense pride and passion to be restoring and modernising for the next generation of visitors. Collaboration has been at the heart of this project and working...
