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Following the successful completion of the Bridgend Renal Unit, in Brackla, Bridgend, last year, Sandycroft were delighted to aide with the development of another essential service for the South Wales dialysis community.   Involved from the very outset, Sandycroft engaged with many consultants including our regular architectural team to provide a thorough & robust planning application to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. However, due to perceived environmental factors and the fierce protection of jobs for an area devastated by the loss of heavy industry, the application took a total of 9 months before the go-ahead was received to start on site.   Finally, at the beginning of June 25’ we got to break ground, partly demolishing the old derelict factory, and have now started on the major task of redeveloping the old, tired site into a state of the art, modern, kidney treatment centre. With the removal of the old asbestos skin, the reduced, repaired and adapted steel portal frame is being wrapped in a new fully insulated set of roof panels and wall cladding.  As these works progress, we are also providing a storm water solution via shallow ground attenuation units, to help reduce the impact of ever-increasing rain fall on the local combined sewer system. This will lead on to a huge car park and ambulance drop off facility and most importantly some revived green space, rain gardens and a small staff amenity area.   This project has now been up and running for just 4 months, and in the photos below you can see the huge difference we have already made to this old industrial site. Keep an eye on our socials and website for more updates on this exciting development.    Pictures of the old factory site and works to date.

Sandycroft Projects is pleased to announce the successful completion of a major Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) replacement project at the University of Staffordshire’s Henrion Building. The £264,000 scheme, delivered between June and September 2025, involved the removal and full replacement of existing LEV systems across four teaching spaces within the Henrion Building, along with all associated builders’ works and small power electrical modifications. Creating a Safer, Compliant Teaching Environment The new LEV installation provides targeted extraction at source, capturing and removing airborne contaminants generated by workshop machinery and specialist teaching activities. This ensures a safer environment for students and staff and supports the University’s ongoing commitment to health, safety and regulatory compliance. Designed and installed by a specialist LEV contractor, Nederman Ltd, the system complies fully with HSE guidance HSG258 – Controlling airborne contaminants at work – and is configured to help the University maintain statutory workplace exposure limits across the affected areas. Key features of the project include: New internal ductwork serving each teaching space External fan sets, ductwork and a dust collector unit New adjustable extract vents with visual flow indicators Integrated builders’ works and electrical alterations to support the upgraded system   Delivered Within a Tight Summer Programme One of the project’s main challenges was the need to complete the works within a restricted summer term window. Sandycroft Projects worked to a tightly managed programme to ensure the installation was fully commissioned and operational ahead of the new academic year, avoiding disruption to teaching and workshop timetables. Through early planning, close coordination with the University’s estates team and proactive engagement with the specialist supply chain, the team successfully delivered the scheme within the agreed timescales. Positive Client Feedback The project has been very well received by the University of Staffordshire. The client team praised the quality of the finished installation and highlighted the minimal management time required on their side, reflecting Sandycroft’s collaborative and well-coordinated approach on site.

Fire doors have been an important part of the construction design process for decades; however, the 1991 edition of Approved Document B marked a significant shift by introducing a system of functional requirements and establishing the minimum standard for a fire door that largely remains the benchmark today. These regulations now have more emphasis since the introduction of the Building Safety Acy (BSA) and the sweeping changes to Building Regulations in the UK. Sandycroft have been training their senior staff for many years in the requirements and needs for passive fire protection, and this led to our successful application to the IFC Certification scheme for the 3 rd  party accredited installation of timber fire door sets. Our company joiners and approved sub-contracts are trained and inspected during random IFCC site audits and this keeps our installations meeting the very highest safety standard. Carrying out these very important works ‘in-house’, affords both economic and programme benefits to our clients, allowing full control of the processes to be kept in the safe hands of the Sandycroft Projects team.    Pictures of works completed on previous projects.