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Offices

Store room to Play room
Store room to Play room
Store room to Play room
Store room to Play room

Badminton Road

Project

Forming part of an estates restructure and relocation, Sirona a very prominent regional heath care provider and in conjunction with South Gloucestershire Council required office alterations to the top floor to meet their occupancy needs.  Sharing the building would require changes to the current mechanical, electrical and ventilation systems. 

These works needed to be completed with the live an fully operational Council building. 


How we helped

CW Duke selected a team that had previously worked with Sirona on other successful projects and were fully aware of working within a live operational environment, mitigating noise and disruption. Working closely with the building manger to identify key ingress and egress points the team enclosed and secured the top floor, work began initially of the mechanical, electrical and heating, followed by meeting room and booth installations, concluded with the reception, tea point areas and furniture. Working to a tight schedule, site management control was of all trades was essential.


The results

Completed discreetly, and immediately ready for staff occupancy, with little impact to the council teams. The space now caters for further growth and adaption so suit Sirona's evolving needs. 


Timescale

10 Weeks

Value

£335,000

Location

Yate - South Gloucestershire Council  

Client

Sirona Care & Health CIC

Vintry Building, Bristol

SCOPE OF WORK

Vintry Building, located in the heart of Bristol used to be an open office space. The client wanted to redesign the office space and convert it into three separate office areas. The office needed a complete strip out and refurbishment. Redecoration, electrics and new flooring were installed.



HOW WE HELPED

Our team converted the open office into three separate areas. This was achieved by starting with a complete strip out of the existing space. All decorations, flooring and partitions were removed allowing our team to convert the office space.


Then, the office was divided into three separate areas comprising: collaboration spaces, individual desks and a kitchen space. This was achieved by using different materials so as each area had a different feel, new partitions were added where appropriate. Electrical works included installing separate distribution boards and additional air conditioning. Fixed booth seating was installed in the collaboration areas so as to create comfortable yet professional working areas.


 

THE RESULTS

Our team successfully converted the space into the three separate zones, making the space ideal for future tenants. The project was completed on time and the client was extremely satisfied with the quality of our work. 



Client: Ashville Asset Management Ltd. 

Timescale: 10 Weeks

Value: £200,000

Location: Bristol City Centre

Gilbert House and 41 Corn Street, Bristol

SCOPE OF WORK

Situated on the bustling Corn Street in Bristol City Centre, we worked with IVRE and their team to completely transform Gilbert House and number 41.

 

Gilbert House is a 1930’s listed building which was full of art deco features. Based over 5 floors the building was in complete disrepair and required bringing up to date without losing any of its charming features that we could save.  

 

41 Corn Street is by contrast a 1960’s traditional office block, which required some care to bring back its ability to become useable, inspiring office spaces. 6 Floors of office space with a pleasant nod to its architecture of concrete and industrial feel with warmer tones and interior design.


HOW WE HELPED

These projects don’t happen without teamwork, and so working very closely with the whole project team, including Architects, Interior Design and project management this development has had an amazing transformation.

 

With works starting just a month before the COVID-19 pandemic our site team and sub-contractors worked in a safe and efficient way to deliver these two highly finished buildings.

 

THE RESULTS

We are proud to hand over two high quality office buildings within a prominent area of Bristol.

From keeping the original feel and character of the buildings to the small touches that bring them into the 21st century. This development has some real class about them, so much so that they already have new tenants who saw the potential straight away.

 

A selection of pictures to the right, but please also review our video and social media pages for more information on this project.

 

Corn Street Bristol - YouTube 


Client: IVRE

Value: £5m

Location: Bristol

Kings Court, Bath

SCOPE OF WORK

Tucked away on one of the many side streets off of Bath’s busy town centre, Parsonage Lane is where Kings Court is situated.

 

Built with the famous Bath Stone this office building has an instant style to attract businesses to call it their home. In need of a full refurbishment of their office floor areas, reception and amenities we have brought the office spaces back to life and full of character.  

 

Redecoration, new M&E throughout, flooring and internal features has ensured these offices are fit for purpose for many years to come.


HOW WE HELPED

Though the location is perfect for the new tenants, it was more difficult from a construction point of view, so working closely with BANES our project team ensured we could get the access needed and keep to programme.


With tenants in situ, we did need to ensure our works, especially noisy works were timed to be the least disruptive, whilst allowing the important works to continue.  

 

THE RESULTS 

Handing over a fresh new feel office space, makes this an ideal space for any new business to take on,

 

With the office areas being brought up to date and the amenities throughout being upgraded the interior finishes really make a difference to the atmosphere.

 

Our whole supply chain worked effectively throughout and the project was a complete success.  


Client: Project and Building Consultancy

Timescale:  29 Weeks         

Value: £1.2m

Location: Bath    

Vintry building signboard Bristol

Vintry Building 3rd and 4th Floor

Project
Office Refurbishment
Timescale
Value
£400,000
Location 
Bristol City Centre
CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS

The Vintry Building is in the heart of the City Centre boosting some amazing views. This 1950’s Art Deco building is being transformed into a modern sought after office location for some of the City’s business’s. 


Floors 3 and 4 were next to be refurbished, the client needed different requirements on each floor to suit the incoming tenants.   

SCOPE OF WORKS
3rd Floor: Strip out and CAT A refurbishment to Suite 1 &3 and a full CAT B fit out to Suite 2. Reconfiguration to form separate office suites and the creation of new meeting rooms. Install new raised access flooring and ensure that the M&E installation services all 3 suites. Full redecoration and lighting throughout. 

4th Floor: Full strip out to CAT A refurbishment, including the whole of the office floor and toilets. Installation of new light fittings, steel cable trays for the M&E services, raised access flooring throughout, new toilet and WCs facilities and a full redecoration. 
HOW WE HELPED
With all the other floors having busy active tenants we had to ensure that their businesses didn’t suffer because of our works, we ensured we completed any ‘noisy’ works out of hours or at agreed times. 

We utilised the secondary entrance to the office block but this was only serviceable via stairs, our on-site team completed the strip out carrying the waste up and down 160 steps. 
THE RESULTS
2 very modern and well thought out office refurbishment.  

Handing each floor over at the agreed times allowed the landlord to achieve quick contract agreements with the new tenants who have now already moved in. 

The mix of the Art Deco building and the modern offices inside make this an attractive space. 

Pictures: show both floors. 
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Soil Association Head Office

Project

Office Refurbishment, Victoria Street

Timescale
20 Weeks
Value
£650,000
Location
Bristol
CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS

Working with Hartnell Taylor Cook on a brand new HQ for the Soil Association, who are the leading organic food and farming charity in the UK. 


They wanted the old tired 4 storey 1960’s office block on Victoria Street to come alive and create a new office space, whilst keeping the company values on ecological and environmentally friendly at the forefront. 

SCOPE OF WORKS
Our role was to strip out and complete a full refurbishment of the 4 floors to create an open plan office space & full mechanical and electrical installations. 

The works included some alterations and provision of new wall and floor finishes, along with lighting and passive ventilation systems. 
HOW WE HELPED
Both the Architects (Askew Cavana Ltd) and the M&E Engineers (Max Fordham) had set designs that we followed to capture all the needs of the client, this working collaboration ensured that this project was successful. 

Working effectively to our programme we ensure The Soil Association were able to have full IT set up and ‘move’ into their new home on time. 
THE RESULTS
The pictures below speak for themselves, the end results were amazing. 

The new HQ is light, modern and open plan. All whilst using natural materials and textures. 

The feedback we received from the team at Soil Association has been amazing: “Spear House is a wonderful environment which reflects our values in a way our previous home never could”   
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Lomand House

Project
Office Refurbishment
Timescale
17 Weeks
Value
£775,000
Location
Newbury, Berkshire
CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS
A leading healthcare provider across the UK and Ireland knew they wanted a full refurbishment of their office based in Newbury, Berkshire. 

Having originally been constructed in 2000 the ‘L’ shaped office block spread over 3 storeys was in need of bringing back up to date with extensive refurbishment. 

With 50% of the block in occupancy CW Duke were required to ensure all adjoining offices could continue to function as normal. 
SCOPE OF WORKS
• Project management, of full removal of all fixtures, fittings, including carpets and ceilings (All to be replaced with new)
• Toilets and tea points fully fitted 
• Extensive replacement of Mechanical and Electrical services
• Lift Refurbishment
• Renovation of existing fabric and external walls
HOW WE HELPED
Working very closely with the full project team we ensured we were achieving the office the client had visualised at the beginning of the project. 

Due to the adjoining offices being fully occupied we had to ensure that noise, disruption and construction traffic was under full control and always to a minimum throughout the whole project. 

With the extensive Mechanical Service required CW Dukes ensured that our communication, time-frames and results were communicated with both the client and the specialist M&E consultant. 
THE RESULTS
On hand over of this project the results were amazing delivering the client a bright, clean, open plan office suite. 

Internally brought back into a position to service a busy office which will last. 
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Brew House Project

Project

Commercial Office Refurbishment

Timescale
40 Weeks
Value
£1,900,000
Location

Bristol

REFURBISHMENT/FIT OUT
Due to our city centre location and previous working relationship with Edmond Shipway, it was only natural that they contacted us to competitively tender this exciting project in the heart of Bristol City Centre. We were then appointed based on our economically advantageous tender and our technical understanding of the project. 

The works consisted of the entire refurbishment of a four storey building to form commercial office accommodation. Our team performed minor internal demolitions including HVAC and M&E services. We then moved on to undertake fit out works to office, communal, reception, roof and toilet areas comprising new windows, flooring, wall and ceiling finishes. Also, we installed new M&E services inclusive of small power and distribution, fire alarm system, intruder alarm/CCTV, HVAC (VRF system) and data including Wi-Fi. Finally, we completed alterations and remodelling to the entrance area to the building, including installation of 5m high wrought steel gates.

The result is an amazing interior fit out, creating a new, contemporary and original building in the heart of Bristol City Centre.
PROGRAMME AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
From the outset our client, Verve Properties, had a deadline for the completion of the works. Throughout the project, a number of variations and extras were added to the overall specification. Our dedicated team of trades people, sub contractors, site manager and contracts manager worked in partnership with the relevant stakeholders to adapt the programme to ensure that the project was still completed on time and the building was ready for letting when required.
DIRECTLY EMPLOYED TRADES PEOPLE
We utilised a number of directly employed trades people on this project. This ensured high standards and allowed us to adopt a flexible approach to the overall management of the scheme.
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RLAM, BROAD PLAIN

Project

Regeneration and refurbishment of Grade II listed building

Timescale
20 Weeks
Value
£1,100,000
Location
Bristol
CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS
In a conservation area of Bristol, RLAM need to release the asset of 4 storey office building which was in need of refurbishment, internally and external to make it desirable office space. This would fit with the already fully let phases 1&2.  
SCOPE OF WORKS
Full CAT – A refurbishment, including common parts and the provision of a new extension at the rear of the building. This would serve as the new main entrance and reception. This required piled foundations and alterations of underground services runs. Project management, full strip-out, structural. 

Due to restricted heights M&E installations were all visible meaning that the workmanship had to be of the highest quality. This work now means that each floor is served independently by electrical and mechanical installations, including VRF heating and cooling to the mansard level, wet heating all other areas along with fresh air ventilation. 

The common parts refurbishment, included the complete reconfiguration of WC facilities and the introduction of a new modern glass and oak balustrade system to the main stairwell.

Replacement of the existing life car was replaced entirely to meet the new standards
HOW WE HELPED
Across 18000ft2 office space and common areas we had to programme the disciplines effectively to work through all the areas. 

This building hadn’t seen any improvements of any significance from a number of years which meant upon stripping out existing installations we had to overcome some challenges quickly. We worked closely with the design team to provide the solutions to maintain our progress on the project, whilst preserving the quality throughout. 

The external works were undertaken meticulously to ensure the full satisfaction of the conservation officer. 
THE RESULTS
A complete transformation of the building inside and out within challenging timescales.

The building has maintained its period feel and character from the outside whilst undergoing a significant transformation internally offering flexible commercial office space to appeal to all markets. 
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