PROJECT TITLE: Redevelopment of Builders Merchants Ref: 6448-Retail

PROJECT DETAILS:

Location: Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, Worcestershire

Client: Bradford & Sons Limited

Procurement Method: Selective Tenders based upon Bills of Quantities, Drawings and JCT Contract.

Commencement Date: 9 December 2002

Completion Date: 8 June 2003

Contract Value: £1M- £2M

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:

The project involved the redevelopment of an existing builders merchants premises including the demolition of a number of smaller buildings and the construction of a new self select/storage building. The contract was split into three phases namely the alterations to the front boundary and the visibility splay to the main entrance, the construction of the new main building with its associated site works and the re-surfacing and extension of the rear service yard. The new building has a total internal floor area of 1,784m5 and accommodates the new branch offices with associated storage and welfare facilities, a self select retail area with a mezzanine floor providing additional space, two large storage areas for bagged and heavy goods, a new tool hire centre and additional covered storage for timber.

The main building comprises a steel portal framed structure on stanchion bases and trench fill foundations, facing brick cavity walls to the front elevation and to first floor level to the perimeter of the building with insulated profiled metal cladding to the remainder of the walls and the roof. The upper floor to the offices is formed with precast concrete plank units, while the 295m5 mezzanine floor has an independent steel frame with chipboard decking on timber joists and an associated staircase. All internal partitions, column and beam casings are constructed for a proprietary metal framed system. The building was completed and fitted out ready for use by the Employer including all finishes, decorations, electrical installations and mechanical installations including a wet heating system to the offices and space heating to the self select area.

Ancillary works included the construction of new retaining walls, tarmac road and parking areas, a reinforced concrete yard, perimeter fencing and gates, all foul and surface water drainage and connections of external services.

CONSULTANT SERVICES PROVIDED:

The Pre-Contract Services carried out on this project involved the initial budgeting, the preparation of the Bills of Quantities, co-ordination of the tender documents and reporting on the tenders received.

The Post-Contract Services carried out on this project involved the continual cost monitoring and cost reporting on the project, the agreeing and certifying of monthly valuations, dealing with all Contractual matters and the preparation and agreement of the final account. Cost information was provided to the BCIS.