Building and Refurbishment
Building and Refurbishment
The most effective construction relationships are fully collaborative where every party is receptive to the concerns of the other. Having completed numerous building and refurbishment projects within traditional and collaborative arrangements Britcon has helped our clients solve problems, meet targets and achieve project objectives.
Total focus on your project enables innovation whilst keeping aligned with agreed aims and objectives. Our management approach will focus profoundly on individual qualities available within the team focusing totally on the project from day one. Britcon's expertise and experience allows us to create a supportive environment for the project team with whom we work to develop and implement your requirements.
Key features
- Specialists in collaborative and partnering relationships
- Innovative and sustainable solutions
- Award winning Health and Safety management
- Considerate Contractor
Britcon believes that by working together as a team to address a clients needs, the combined offering is more potent, valuable and successful than the contributors each could deliver by themselves or through a lesser relationship.
More information
For more information about Britcon and our wide range of building and refurbishment services, please contact us on 01724 280022
Projects in this Service
- Assessment Training Centre Humberside
Competency Assessment Training Centre Humberside - 'CATCH'
North East Lincolnshire Council appointed Britcon to 'design and build' a Chemical Processing Plant Training facility for the purpose of upskilling the current Humber bank workforce and technical assessment of new entrants to chemical and allied sectors. The site situated at Kiln Lane, Stallingborough, North East Lincolnshire measures approximately 4 hectares.
The facility comprised the following: two-storey office and training block, large training workshop with amenity block, L shaped 4-storey high process plant, single-storey control room, external learning zone hard standings, access roads, parking, landscaping and fencing.
Coun Geoff Lewis, portfolio holder for regeneration, said: "Britcon were chosen after assessing such considerations as evidence of extensive and well-used health and safety procedures, cost and quality. "Council officers undertook a site visit and were impressed with the way the company were working on site and the integration of sub-contractors and suppliers into Britcon procedures.
Read more about Competency Assessment Training Centre Humberside - 'CATCH'... - Broughton Fire Station
Broughton Fire Station Extension and Alterations
Broughton Fire Station operated by Buckingham and Milton Keynes Fire and Rescue Service was constructed early on in the development of Milton Keynes city, close to the village that gave the city its name.
The current station has an operational complement of 42 personnel; 28 working a wholetime shift system split into four equal watches, a Retained Duty System (RDS) crew consisting of 12 staff and a Station Commander.
The station is in a key location as the development of the eastern flank of Milton Keynes continues and the likely increase in both industrial risk and population continues.
In light of this Britcon were awarded a £800,000 contract to undertake significant refurbishment works. This work has increased the size of the bays to incorporate further appliances, provide further office facilities, vastly improve disabled access and amenities, and provide an upgraded heating arrangement and a more environmentally-friendly system in keeping with current regulations.
Broughton crews have been first on the scene at many incidents on the M1 motorway. These have included road traffic incidents where persons are trapped in their vehicles and many chemical spills.
Read more about Broughton Fire Station Extension and Alterations... - Burma Drive Recycling Centre
Burma Drive Recycling Centre
Britcon undertook the construction of the first in a new generation of recycling facilities in Hull for Waste Recycling Group Limited. The £1.1 million Burma Drive Recycling Centre in east Hull features a stunning new education centre built from sustainable materials.
The new centre is intended to be a hub for community activity as well as a much needed new recycling facility for the area. The Burma Drive project is ground-breaking for Hull in that it is the first project of its kind to be developed in partnership with local residents and businesses. A full independent public consultation at an early stage in the planning process brought forward suggestions that were incorporated into the final design. These included the development of the education centre, a roof to protect customers in all weathers, attractive landscaping and CCTV for added security at the site.
The new education centre features classroom and exhibition space and a dramatic curved glass frontage to give panoramic views of the site. The building is almost constructed entirely from reused and recycled materials, including the internal furnishings.
Councillor Gary Wareing, Cabinet member with responsibility for waste management issues, said:
"Burma Drive will be the flagship of a new generation of facilities based in the heart of the local community. It will make it easier for people to recycle and learn more about how they can do their bit for the environment. We hope the innovative use of sustainable materials throughout the site will make an impact in terms of what can be achieved by recycling and reusing our rubbish."
Read more about Burma Drive Recycling Centre... - Caravan Park Bridlington
Caravan Park Bridlington
The brand new Caravan Club site at Bridlington occupies 18 acres of gentle hillside enjoying sea views whilst set in mature woodland. Comprising 70 touring pitches, secure storage for 140 caravans together with toilet facilities, reception / wardens accommodation, assistant wardens bathroom, information room and telephone kiosk.
Buildings have been designed and constructed with sustainability in mind incorporating 'green energy' systems, such as combined grey and rain water harvesting, air source heating, solar themal/ heating and photovoltaic panels.
Read more about Caravan Park Bridlington... - Chill Store
Brake Bros. Limited Chill Store
Britcon Limited were employed as Principal Civil Engineering Contractor within a formal arrangement under the NCE form of contract.
Works undertaken at Brake Bros. Limited Grantham site comprised High Voltage enabling works, sub-station, service trenches.
Enabling works comprised excavation and disposal (6m slope across site) sub-base, drainage, cable routes, substantial retaining structures, external concrete slabs. Fit out works comprised the two storey office accommodation and staff amenity facilities.
Read more about Brake Bros. Limited Chill Store... - Dearne Valley Food Production
Dearne Valley Food Production Facility
Britcon converted an existing open plan warehouse into a full specification scotch egg production facility. Working with Foodesco Limited, the design team and client subcontractors to complete the project.
The whole of the internal factory construction utilised a non-flammable panel to try to eliminate the risk of fire damage to meet with the requirements of the clients' insurers. The client purchased 2 new production lines including forming, enrobing, frying, blast chillers and packing lines. Britcon assisted in the co-ordination of services requirements and then supervised the construction phase along with the clients engineering team.
Once the works on site had commenced Britcon assisted Foodesco to ensure that all aspects of the contract ran smoothly. The timing of the project was critical.
The new facility needed to be completed within 12 weeks to ensure that trials could be completed prior to full production programmes.
The main assembly and packing areas were supported by the necessary decant, preparation and areas and tray/utensil washing areas were also included. Other parts of the building were converted to create the necessary chilled, frozen and ambient storage facilities, whilst staff and office requirements were provided for from an externally constructed building.
Read more about Dearne Valley Food Production Facility... - Delta Court Business Park
Delta Court Business Park
Construction of Business Units at Robin Hood Airport for Priority Sites Limited is one of numerous projects undertaken for this high profile client.
Priority Sites is a unique joint venture which brings together the strengths of a major private-sector financial group, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and a public-sector national regeneration agency, English Partnerships.
The Delta Court Business Park project at Robin Hood airport comprised the construction of 16 hybrid style business units varying in size from 279m2 to 580m2. Britcon Limited has now completed a 6.5 acres site development within the Doncaster Robin Hood Airport site boundary for Priority Sites Limited. Formerly RAF Finningley, the site comprised low density housing used by servicemen on the RAF base.
The units were built to a high specification to project a quality image. Construction consists of steel portal frame with elevations of blockwork and high quality cladding panels incorporating feature glazing. Each unit has a modern office fit out.
Designed to achieve a BREEAM rating of 'very good' the site encourages use of bicycles and proposed car parking has been purposely restricted to encourage other forms of green transport.
Read more about Delta Court Business Park... - Discover 4
Refurbishment of Discover 4
May Gurney are working with North Lincolnshire Council as part of the government building schools for the future. Foxhills school has been selected for improvements in the region of 11 million pounds. Discover 4 is the initial enabling works to refurbish & alter the existing gym block into a new teaching area. This will be used in September as the new school year starts leaving other areas free for the main scheme to commence.
The project has been carried out with Britcon acting as a sub-contractor with May Gurney acting as main contractor. The program of works is critical to the main school refurbishment & had to be complete for the end of August ready for the school staff to return in the 1st week of September & lay out the furniture etc ready for the children's return.
The scheme involved complete removal of all existing M&E service, major demolition works, new roof coverings, internal alterations over 3 floors, installation of a disabled access lift. New mechanical & electrical systems including IT & data installations. Decorations & floor coverings whilst the initial design was priced at tender stage the scheme has been reviewed & amended during weekly design meetings.
Whilst undertaking the above works the school have also asked us to carry out the modifications to other existing rooms within the school along with May Gurney asking us to take on the services enabling works which involved 1000m of trenching works in and around the school to allow the installation of new elec, gas, water, IT & fire alarm services all to be complete for the end of August.
Read more about Refurbishment of Discover 4... - Fertilizer Storage Facility
Fertilizer Storage Facility
Undertaken for Associated British Ports at Kings Lynn this project comprised the 'Design and Build' of a 2500sq m Warehouse.
Internal clearance height to eaves was 7m. Features of the project included a 150mm HRA with a 40mm wearing course floor finish, internal and external lighting, together with significant external paving and 4m x 4m canopy.
The building is used for the bagging and storage of fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate.
Read more about Fertilizer Storage Facility... - Fire Training
Realistic Fire Training Building
Britcon have recently completed the construction of a replacement for the existing training facility at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services Beaver Hill Site, Sheffield.
The facility caters for the training needs of the SYFR Service by providing a 'hot smoke' facility. Within the new facility both carbonaceous and gas/oil burning occur and as such the structure and its individual components are designed to accommodate the repeated exposure to the heat and flames generated by the buildings intended use. Within the carbonaceous burning areas a refractory lining is provided to the walls and ceilings for added protection.
The form of structure comprises a load bearing masonry building which should be designed to carry both vertical dead and imposed loads and lateral imposed loads safely to the ground.
The suspended floor slabs at first and second/roof levels comprise of in-situ reinforced concrete. A cantilever balcony is provided around the perimeter of the building at first floor level and is constructed using waterproof concrete. A basement structure is provided which is also be constructed from waterproof concrete. The selected concrete for all structural elements of the project comprises of dense durable mixes with low water cement ratio. Concrete mix designs are carefully selected to accommodate the repeated heating and cooling effects within the building and repeated wetting and drying generated by the fire fighting process.
A flat section of roof is provided across part of the building and a pitched concrete tiled roof structure is provided over the remaining area. The pitched tiled roof comprises timber rafters to provide 'loft style' space for training purposes.
Read more about Realistic Fire Training Building... - Food Technology Development
Food Technology Development
The work included the construction of a new single storey steel framed extension to an existing 3 storey block with some internal remodelling works. The structure comprised a ring beam supported from piled foundations with a beam and block floor. Significant associated mechanical / electrical and external infrastructure works were required to meet the demands of the new Food Technology facility.
Read more about Food Technology Development... - Gillingham Vehicle Station
Gillingham Goods Vehicle Testing Station
During 2004 Britcon were appointed as Principal Contractor to construct 14 HGV testing stations throughout the UK. The Gillingham project was the second centre to be reconstructed.
Works at Gillingham comprised the demolition of the existing steel frame heavy goods vehicle test hall together with the single storey offices and construction of a new centre together with two storey office accommodation.
The project maintained the existing vehicle maintenance pit positions and associated access whilst all other structures were demolished and a four lane Test Hall and two storey office facility constructed.
All undertaken within a major Partnering arrangement with VOSA worth £40 million over 4 years. Contracts utilized during the development of this award winning framework comprised PPC2000, BeCollaborative and lastly JCT Constructing Excellence where much of the Risk management examples are based upon Britcon documentation developed during this award winning framework.
Read more about Gillingham Goods Vehicle Testing Station... - Grain Storage Facility
Grain Store Port of Ipswich
Britcon's first project at the Port of Ipswich comprised the construction of a new Bulk Store for Associated British Ports.
The project comprised the 'Design and Build' of 110,000sqft of segregated multi-crop storage facility, weighbridge and offices.
The original centre was demolished to make way for the new facility. Approximately 85m x 70m x 8.5m eaves height access via 4.5m x 6.0m sliding doors.
The weighbridge capable of weighing up to 60,000kg was 18m long x 3.5m wide is digitally linked to the adjoining offices.
Read more about Grain Store Port of Ipswich... - IAWS Building
IAWS Building
Britcon undertook the 'Design and Construction' of a new bulk store, process plant and storage facility known as IAWS for Associated British Ports at Immingham.
The projects combined floor area of 6800 sq m comprised a steel portal framed building with a combination of retaining walls and profiled sheeting.
The main building was split into 4 areas comprising, Packaging and Storage of 2800sqm, Bulk Store of 650sqm, process Plant Area of 1000sqm and Raw Materials Area of 2200sqm. Eaves heights varied throughout the complex between 7m and 12m.
Read more about IAWS Building... - Integrated Development Plan
Integrated Development Plan 'IDP'
Britcon were awarded this prestigious contract in 2007 forming part of the overall upgrading of this area of Cleethorpes. The Integrated Development Plan or IDP scheme is a significant phase of the upgrading of Cleethorpes tourism infrastructure. The project follows the earlier completion of Phase 1 'The Events Arena' earlier in the year by Britcon.
The IDP scheme itself, consists of 3 phases. Phase one is the control tower for the Events Arena, Phase two is a set of seven craft units, and phase three is a curved extension to the already existing discovery exhibition centre next to the boating lake.
The program came into being when the council recognized the importance of the coastal economy, and in an attempt to diversify and attract more tourists, the IDP scheme was created.
An Events Control building was constructed at the Arena using innovative design and materials and providing a focus for Arena visitors and offices for Arena management. General Infrastructure included pedestrian access, high quality perimeter mounding and landscaping (to ensure noise attenuation for surrounding residential and tourist accommodation) and public art. Also, the formation of a Piazza to craft units' area.
The Craft Units were built to a high quality, BREEAM - very good standard close to the Events Arena. The enhancement of existing facilities and activities was publicly funded on land owned by the Local Authority.
Finally the Discovery Centre was extended and refurbished to provide exhibition expansion and enhance its lakeside frontage with new promenade/decking and access to a new meeting room/lecture theatre block. The new facilities give opportunities for exhibitions, trade fairs, seminars, networking, alongside the Events Arena.
Read more about Integrated Development Plan 'IDP'... - John Leggott College
John Leggott College Development
Britcon Limited have enjoyed almost a constant presence on site at John Leggott college since constructing our first project there, the new IT centre. Comprising a traditional two storey construction this building houses IT teaching facilities and contains extensive data cabling and IT enabling.
The Social Sciences and Student Social buildings followed creating what has now become Britcon's longest standing relationship within the educational sector. Both buildings were finished to a high standard internally including features such as glass block walling, atriums, curtain walling and esplanades.
Other projects have included the construction of hard surfaced Sports Play Areas, a major extension and reconfiguration of the main entrance, Technical Block extension and DDA compliance works.
Read more about John Leggott College Development... - Leeds Vehicle Station
Leeds Goods Vehicle Testing Station
As part of Britcon's Nationwide programme of modernisation projects for VOSA, the Leeds project at the time was the largest and most ambitious refurbishment work to date.
The aim of the modernisation programme was to provide Test Stations with modern facilities that fulfil customer requirements. Leeds GVTS was the 7th fully refurbished test station undertaken by Britcon within the programme and will be officially re-opened by VOSA's Chief Executive, Stephen Tetlow in 2006.
The old test station closed in June 2005 and during the 6 month construction period vehicle testing continued at various designated premises and other GVTS locations. During the rebuild the test station was extensively re-modelled and the test hall and offices were completely demolished. The new station structure now incorporates the latest design and construction techniques. The raised test station doors now allow all vehicles to be tested and all testing is now conducted under cover. The pits in the test lanes have been extended and their depth has been increased. The innovative runway lighting under the start of the test lanes provide better visibility for the testing process. In addition to the four revamped test lanes two half lanes with an internally fitted weighbridge now enable VOSA's Enforcement staff to carry out roadside inspection activities more effectively.
The office environment now provides enhanced space for station staffs and VOSA testing and enforcement staff are located in the same building. The newly refurbished test station has also enabled the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) to move into a larger and permanent accommodation in a separate building on the site and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have also started using the site for vehicle checks 2 days a week.
Particular attention has also been paid to environmental issues. The station has been designed to operate in a more energy efficient way and the extensive use of movement sensors economise on lighting and water use. Using passive stack ventilation instead of air conditioning provides a healthier working environment for staff. The new station reopened for business on 3rd January 2006.
Steve Jordan, Station Manager for Leeds test station said:
"Leeds test station, with enhanced lane operation, offers a more effective service to customers. Certification and ADRs can be done completely under cover as can road checks and weighing. In addition the canopy provides protection from the elements and by incorporating added higher and lower level lighting it is giving an improved testing facility.''
Read more about Leeds Goods Vehicle Testing Station... - National Comms Centre
National Call and Communications Centre
The project comprised the re-furbishment & internal alterations of the Ellipse Building at Swansea, which has now become VOSA's national call & communications centre.
The Ellipse building comprises 2 office buildings, a rectangular, 2 storey and an elliptical, 3 storey linked by a central communal area containing the main building central reception, lifts, staircases & toilet facilities with a floor area of 2800m2
Works undertaken included working within an existing & live office environment on 3 floors, the installation of a complete new Data & Telephone system & modifications to the existing fire alarm systems through out the building.
This included internal alterations to existing and erection of new partitioning on each floor level to form individual offices & ceilings, communal refreshment areas & hot desking facilities, the installation of the new door entry & security system & the laying of new floor coverings on all floors.
Read more about National Call and Communications Centre... - New Foodstore
New LIDL Foodstore
The new Lidl Store at Grimsby was the first in a series of projects undertaken for the Lidl supermarket chain.
The project involved the demolition of the existing retail buildings, petrol station and the removal of underground petrol storage tanks.
A new supermarket was then erected on the site in keeping with the Lidl group corporate identity.
The building comprised a steel frame structure with a Kingspan roofing system overlaid with clay pantiles. Site works included a new car-parking area, loading bays and landscaping.
Read more about New LIDL Foodstore... - Office & Vehicle Testing
Office Accommodation and Vehicle Testing Station
Designed to achieve BREEAM excellent the new Headquarters and seven lane Goods Vehicle Testing Station currently under construction at Bristol is the Jewel in the Crown of the VOSA estate.
Bringing together all the expertise of a fully integrated construction team and best practice accrued from 13 previous projects the new development is due for completion in April of 2008.
Having commenced projects with VOSA utilizing the PPC2000 contract much of the framework was undertaken using the BeCollaborative. The Bristol project however has been undertaken utilizing the JCT CE (constructing excellence) contract with target cost and pain/gain mechanism.
We are most proud that much of this new contract has been based directly upon Britcon and the VOSA framework standard documentation, especially the Risk Management procedures.
Britcon together with our collaborative team have been awarded 'Best Collaboration and Integration' from Constructing Excellence in respect of this project.
Read more about Office Accommodation and Vehicle Testing Station... - People's Park
People's Park Restoration
People's Park in Grimsby has been brought back to its original Victorian splendor with a grant of just under £2m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Britcon have completed the contract to undertake this prestigious project for North East Lincolnshire Council including the construction of a New Pavilion and Cafe facility, restoration of the Smethurst monument, new street furniture, a terrace in front of the Floral Hall, reinstatement of the original planting schemes, restoration of the Bowls Pavilion and the demolition of the 1960's toilet blocks.
All works have been carefully planned around planting seasons and tree works organized into separate phases to avoid bird nesting and migration.
People's Park is of national significance. It was registered by English Heritage as a Park of Special Historic Interest in England in 2000.
Read more about People's Park Restoration... - Power Lab
Power Lab Refurbishment
Works comprised the conversion of the existing western wing of building providing three test labs for high quality power integration testing for aircraft electrical equipment. This part of the building was unheated and used for storage. Britcon has undertaken a considerable amount of internal refurbishment to provide soundproofed and ventilated accommodation.
High quality reception areas and conference rooms have been provided in the central core area. The high quality internal environment was emulated in improvements to the external appearance of the building.
External improvement included a new curved roof to the main lab building, a new roof to the area where supporting facilities are provided and changes to the external appearance of the building by the introduction of cladding.
The existing roof of the building incorporated clerestory lights over the two areas to be converted to test labs. The condition of the roof and lights was poor with considerable evidence of water ingress and moss accumulation, indicating ponding. The new curved roof was created over the areas of the new test labs, replacing the existing flat roof and clerestory lights. The new roof will overcame existing defects, improved the thermal performance of the building and transformed the image of the building to a modern 'aviation' feel. The new roof also allowed for the necessary plant associated with the test labs to be installed on a mezzanine floor area.
Read more about Power Lab Refurbishment... - Private Hospital
Bradley Woodlands Private Hospital
Britcon completed the construction of a Private Hospital at Bradley. The scheme provided 13 apartments with 36 bed spaces fully equipped gymnasium, training workshops and kitchens, multi sensory room, external running track, extensive gardens and independent office accommodation for support staff.
Bradley Woodlands provides individual packages of care for people with learning disabilities who have mental health needs and may exhibit challenging behavior.
Registered as an Independent Hospital, this modern purpose built facility provides high quality care, treatment and structured rehabilitation for patients who are either liable or not liable to be detained under certain sections of the Mental Health Act (1983)
The facility offers a consistently high standard of environmental quality in small domestic style accommodation where specialist support is offered based on the assessed needs of the individual.
Read more about Bradley Woodlands Private Hospital... - Quarry Fines
Quarry Fines Project
The first in a series of projects undertaken for Singleton Birch Limited at the Melton Ross Quarry near Kirmington in North Lincolnshire was construction of the new Quarry Fines building. The project was undertaken in close collaboration with the client and the appointed mechanical contractor.
The building erected within a remote area of the existing worked quarry comprised a bulk store, screen house, crusher house, microlime plant together with ancillary facilities such as the welfare block, wheelwash, weighbridges and associated roadworks.
Read more about Quarry Fines Project... - Residential Scheme
Residential Refurbishment Scheme
To carry out refurbishment works on the Severn Trent Water Authority housing stock (some 304 properties) to bring them up to decent homes standard. These works involved the surveying, pricing & supervision of various elements of work i.e. gas/oil heating systems, windows, insulation, bathrooms, kitchens etc on properties through out the Severn Trent Water Authority region between Worksop to Cheltenham inclusive of various structural surveys and works.
Severn Trent Water Authority maintains a port folio of some 304 properties. Britcon are appointed as a framework contractor with Severn Trent Water Authority & the above is the first scheme completed within the framework.
The client had condition survey completed by an external consultant which they have used to identify the Category 1 property failures against the decent homes standards.
Britcon were asked to upgrade as many of these properties as possible before the end of March 2010 these works involved the detailing of requirements to each individual property. Britcon provided monthly budget updates, arranged for onsite surveys & prices, assisted with the selection of sub-contractors, arranged the actual works onsite utilising regular monthly updates on actual cost against the original budget.
Read more about Residential Refurbishment Scheme... - Sandwich and Bagel Production
Sandwich and Bagel Production Facility
Britcon recently completed the conversion of an existing open plan warehouse into a full specification Bagel and bagel sandwich production facility. Working in association with Foodesco Limited whom designed the area requirements in terms of space and flow, and appointed Britcon and the design team and subcontractors to complete the project.
The construction around the oven areas utilised a non-flammable panel to try to eliminate the risk of fire damage to meet with the requirements of the clients' insurers. The client purchased 2 new rotary ovens and approving tunnel as well as a new assembly line. Foodesco coordinated the supply and services requirements and then supervised the delivery and installation along with the manufacturers engineering team.
The unit was designed to be able to produce up to 7,500 filled bagels per single shift and the oven capacity was capable of baking in excess of 15,000 bagels in 8 hrs. The primary services and the plant room allowed for the future loads. The incoming electricity supply was upgraded to 500 KVA with a new substation being built. The existing gas supply was also upgraded and a new meter installed. A new internal drainage system was installed and connected to the main sewer outside. A new mezzanine was constructed to house the offices and staff facilities. The unit was originally designed to allow for the storage and tempering of frozen bagels. However the client changed the design during construction to include a bakery with full mixing and depositing areas.
Read more about Sandwich and Bagel Production Facility... - School Kitchen Refurbishment
School Kitchen Refurbishment Framework
Secured on the back of numerous partnering frameworks, Britcon were asked by North East Lincolnshire Council to undertake significant refurbishment of several kitchen facilities within 12 local primary schools.
The schools in question included Willows, Ravendale, Yarborough, Cloverfields, Weelsby, Littlecoates, Eastfield, South Parade, Western, Allerton, Reynolds and Nunsthorpe.
Generally works comprised the installation of hygienic wall floor and ceiling covering and provision of work surfaces and appliances together with associated mechanical and electrical works.
Whilst the work packages varied throughout the portfolio generally the following were undertaken during the holiday shutdown period;
- Asbestos removal prior to work starting in some of the schools
- Formation of new openings in existing walls
- Construction of new stud walls
- Installation of new suspended ceiling system
- Installation of new hygienic wall and ceiling coverings
- Laying of new slip resistant floor covering and coved skirtings
- Refurbishment of existing doors, frames and fittings
- Alterations and refurbishment to some windows, fittings
- Installation of new kitchen appliances
- Installation of benches and shelves
- Associated electrical and mechanical work
Read more about School Kitchen Refurbishment Framework... - Shire Court Business Park
Shire Court Business Park
The first project undertaken by Britcon for The Langtree Group was the Shire Court development situated in a highly prominent position at the gateway to the Brook Park development near Mansfiled and consists of a total of 7 units within a landscaped business park.
Britcon have now completed within a turnkey arrangement two detached, two semi-detached and three terraced units with the larger four units benefiting from self-contained secure yards with car parking and the remainder a shared secure yard with allocated parking.
All the units benefit from the following specifications:
- 8m to underside of haunch
- 25m turning circles
- Electrically operated level access doors
- 50 KN/M² floor loading
- Minimum 10% roof lights to warehouse accommodation
- High quality first floor offices
- Gas central heating to offices
- Large secure yards with car parking
- Landscaped site
As part of the development, Brook Park has seen major infrastructure improvements with a new spine road leading into the development and improved transport links.
Read more about Shire Court Business Park... - Shortwood Business Park
Shortwood Business Park
The £3.6million development undertaken for Priority Sites has been part funded by the South Yorkshire Objective 1 Programme which has invested £1.7 million from the European Regional Development Fund. Comprising a number of high quality industrial and hybrid units ranging in size from 5,000 sq. ft to 25,000 sq. ft, the development offers businesses looking for quality premises located very close to the M1 motorway the ideal environment.
Read more about Shortwood Business Park ... - Stationery Superstore
Stationery Superstore
Our first project with Staples UK Limited comprised the construction of a Stationery Superstore at Great Yarmouth.
The work comprised the extension and upgrading of an existing Electrical Retail warehouse , 90 sq m of which was to be demolished to make way for the new extension, creating a finished development of 1300sq m.
All works were undertaken by Britcon including extensive external work and internal fit out to meet the corporate requirements of Staples UK Limited.
Read more about Stationery Superstore... - Strategic Stores
Strategic Stores Building
The construction works comprised the demolition of existing garages and plant rooms including asbestos removal. This was followed by significant ground works incorporating concrete piling and associated reinforced concrete infrastructure. The storage building comprised the erection of a high bay single skin steel clad 1546m2 steel portal framed building to including 100t over head crane and associated electrical works.
Externally ground works included storm water drainage, road access and turning head, reinforced concrete hardstandings and associated works.
Read more about Strategic Stores Building... - Tadcaster East Primary School Children's Centre
Tadcaster East Primary School Children's Centre
The first project undertaken by Britcon within the North Yorkshire County Council Construction Framework was the refurbishment of a mobile classroom to form the new children's centre at Tadcaster.
Works to be carried during the summer holidays & involved check on existing electrics inc installation of new smoke alarm internal re decoration & new flooring, joinery repairs. Ext works inc forming of ramps, concrete hard standings, fencing & erection of store units & pram shelter.
Read more about Tadcaster East Primary School Children's Centre... - Treleigh Industrial Estate
Treleigh Industrial Estate
Treleigh Industrial Estate is one of the principal industrial estates for Redruth, and is strategically located adjacent to the A30 on the edge of the town. The A30 is the main arterial route through Cornwall and gives excellent road access to Cornwall both west and east and Exeter and the M5 to the east.
The project undertaken for Priority Sites at Treleigh is one of many undertaken for this high profile client in the South West.
Comprising a 3,500 m2 development Britcon have completed the construction of 5 new factory units built to a high specification, 2 detached factories of 929 m2 & 1,310 m2 and a terrace of 3 units ranging from 372 m2 to 465 m2, all achieving BREEAM Very Good. Externally the site was landscaped to a high specification and access roads constructed compliant with section 278 requirements.
Read more about Treleigh Industrial Estate... - Urban Search and Rescue
Urban Search and Rescue Centre
The Urban Search and Rescue Centre known as the USAR building constructed by Britcon includes a specialist training rig, offices, classrooms, showers, washrooms, toilets and space for kit storage and refreshments. It is part of an overall development of £2.3 million which has facilities to allow the firefighters to practice heavy rescues from road, rail and aircraft incidents.
Works included a water sump, installed for rescues from partially submerged vehicles and railway lines for practising rail related emergencies. The complex has a CCTV system which means the team can play back footage from exercises to assess their performance.
West Yorkshire's USAR team, which is on call for regional and national emergencies, was based at Cleckheaton Fire Station but began moving on to the new site shortly before Christmas 2009.
West Yorkshire Chief Fire Officer Simon Pilling said: "Our USAR capability has gone from strength to strength in recent months, with the introduction of a search and rescue dog, also funded with central government support, and the opening of this splendid training facility.
Read more about Urban Search and Rescue Centre... - Visitor Centre
Visitor Centre
Having undertaken phase one works comprising civil engineering enabling works such as drainage, bridge abutments and the new car park, Britcon were awarded the prestigious contract to construct a new visitor centre at Potteric Carr for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Although conventionally constructed utilising a steel frame the completed single storey building sat very well within the surroundings of the wildlife park. Opened amongst much press coverage by the actor Brian Blessed, himself a patron of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Read more about Visitor Centre... - VOSA Goods Vehicle Testing
VOSA Goods Vehicle Testing Station
Whilst undertaking a national framework of extension and refurbishment projects for VOSA, Britcon were awarded a PPC2000 Partnering contract for the demolition and rebuild of Kidderminster GVTS.
The £1.2 million contract was awarded on a 2 stage VFM quality / price evaluation. Client concerns over a tight budget and timescales lead to Britcon's appointment as Constructor within a GMP contract.
Not only was the project delivered on time but our Value Engineering approach achieved £100,000 of savings on the GMP budget which was reinvested in further development of the scheme.
Despite difficult site conditions and constraints and a challengingly short construction period, the new GVTS was opened on time and with significant public and press exposure.
Read more about VOSA Goods Vehicle Testing Station... - Ward 16/17 Refurbishment
Ward 16/17 Refurbishment
Britcon have recently undertaken the refurbishment of 2 first floor wards including the construction of roof top plant rooms to house the new ventilation plant. The project was split into 2 phases with a 2 week decant period for the client. All undertaken whilst the remaining adjacent hospital wards and areas remained in use.
The project briefly comprises the internal refurbishment of Wards 16 & 17 including link corridor and toilets. Works include demolition of existing masonry walls and the building of new partition walls resulting in a new lay out; works include new windows, new ceilings, fixtures fittings and decoration and new drain runs etc.
The project also includes substantial stripping out of existing M&E works and the replacing of new Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical elements.
The project also includes major re-roofing works. The work will be undertaken on a phased basis each of a period of 16 weeks with a two week decant period between each phase.
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Ward Green Primary School
Britcon have recently completed a major project for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council comprising the extension to form new key Stage 1 classroom block, extensions and alterations to the existing school classrooms to create Key Stage 2 classroom blocks and minor alterations to the remainder of the school including extension and alterations to the boiler house.
Works were carried out within four distinct phases utilising the JCT Standard Form of Contract
The four phase of the project generally comprised:
- Construction of Key Stage 1 classroom blocks
- Demolition of existing toilets and cloakrooms
- Extension and alterations to form Key Stage 2 classroom blocks and Internal alterations to entrance, reception classes and kitchen
Barnsley Council has utilised many 'green initiatives' within the development of the project including a Biomass Boiler system, Under-floor heating, natural ventilation and heat recovery systems, 20,000 litre of rainwater harvesting tanks and a 'state of the art' Photovoltaic system comprising mono-crystalline modules secured to the south facing standing seam roof. Electrical works included significant data, power, fire alarm, security systems and public address systems.
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