BRIDGEND SATELITE DIALYSIS UNIT

The original building was 3 retail shops that had, at some point been extended and knocked into one unit for the provision of a gymnasium. However the floors remained at three different levels across the property and the building structure had been neglected for some time.

Our design team put together a plan to extend the building further within the existing footprint by utilizing the wide overhanging eaves area on two elevations. A highly specified M&E package was designed and installed and the whole building received thermal upgrades in line with current building regulations, providing an insulated roofing system, internally insulated wall linings, and modern energy efficient UPVC & aluminium windows throughout.

New services were required, and all liaison and civils works were carried out by Sandycroft to provide as smooth a transition as possible for our client.

Challenges

·      Working on an existing structure with many faults found during the initial strip-out stage.

·      Working on behalf of two clients on one building, ensuring that all parties were kept informed and understood what works were whos’ responsibility and ensuring we stayed within each clients’ budget.

·      Dealing with an existing curved structure that followed no true curve and having to template and install custom compound curved gutter system.

Feedback

·      The project team from Swansea bay Health Board were keen observers throughout the project and were always amazed at progress