BUILDING CONSULTANCY
BUILDING CONSULTANCY OUR VALUES / C ommitment / to excel every day Act with Integrity / be proud of everything you do Fresh Thinking / always look to do things better 8 Build strong RELATIONSHIPS / work well with everyone UK OFFICES
YRS Building Consultancy / Design & Contract Management / Health & Safety Services / Asset & Property Management / Professional Services / principal designer / Geomatic consultancy 180EXPERIENCE AS A PRACTICE, PUTTING THE CLIENT AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO
EDUCATION / CIVIC OUR GOALS & COMMUNITY exceed our clients’ expectations / RESIDENTIAL / because excellent client service is the best way of achieving job satisfaction and growth. INFRASTRUCTURE
/ RETAIL / HEALTH maximise & SOCIAL CARE / job satisfaction and personal COMMERCIAL development to attract and keep the best people who provide the best service to our clients.
C. g row our business profitably to gain strength in the market place and allow us to invest in our people and give them the opportunity to develop. MEMBERS375 OF STAFF
4 who we are AT AHR BUILDING CONSULTANCY WE ENJOY SEEING THE POSITIVE IMPACT THAT OUR WORK HAS ON PEOPLE. WE GET A REAL BUZZ FROM SOLVING PROBLEMS AND FROM BRINGING A CLIENT’S VISION TO LIFE.
Within an industry and environment that doesn’t stand still, we’re enthused by the variety of our work, and seeing our team develop, providing practical, creative and sustainable solutions as well as ensuring that we go beyond each project, adding social and enviromental value wherever possible.
AHR Building Consultancy is a team of experienced and highly motivated professionals who provide advice and services to clients throughout the UK.
Building Consultancy has been an integral part of the AHR tradition since the practice was established in 1835.
Today, AHR Building Consultancy operates from strategically located offices throughout the UK. Our expertise, combined with modern techniques and technologies, enables us to provide our clients with a thorough and efficient service to ensure that their property realises its full potential.
Our approach is one that recognises the changing world in which we live and work. A world that needs a different way of working.
We create new environments and care for existing buildings to enhance the fabric of our communities.
Above all, we are about what can be achieved with open minds, fresh clever thinking and overall collaboration. Always looking to do things better, and more efficiently, combining professionalism with technical competence and flair.
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innva o tion VI RTUAL REALITY / DIGITAL CAMPUS / GENERATIVE DESIGN / VISUAL PROGRAMMING / gis integration
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INNVA O TION / Throughout our history we have always looked at how we can do things more effectively and efficiently, delivering greater value to our clients. This continues today in our Innovation Group, focusing on a number of workstreams which we believe will improve our service. virtual reality / W hilst Virtual Reality is commonplace in multimillion pound projects, we have developed the skills and expertise to deliver this experience for any scale of project, with the value in terms of stakeholder engagement being significant. It allows clients to step into their new or refurbished space and fully appreciate and critique the design, whilst removing the need for costly design change on site. The use of gaming technology provides a truly interactive experience to test the functionality of the design.
DIGIT AL ESTATES / Our long term investment in digital technologies is driving us towards the creation of a digital estate. The consolidation of digital mapping, laser scanning and building information models is allowing us to create accurate 3D models of entire campuses, town and city quarters. With the advent of the Government Geospacial Commission and the drive to use data more effectively, we believe there will be significant development in this field in the coming years. v isUAL programming / W e recognise that the hard lines which existed between the professions and skill sets are rapidly blurring, now more so than ever in the field of programming. Closed API, out of the box software is in the decline and we are working hard to leverage the software we use every day to develop new ways of working. Our Surveyors, Designers and Developers are combining their skills to deliver projects more efficiently and create new client propositions. Recent examples of this include interactive ownership maps and automation of repetitive design tasks.
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8 DESIGN & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT (14) PROJECT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT / BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) / PROJECT MANAGEMENT / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION / EMPLOYER’S AGENT / COST CONSULTANCY / PRINCIPAL DESIGNER / CDM CLIENT ADVISOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (16) BUILDING SURVEYING / DILAPIDATION & SCHEDULES OF CONDITION / PARTY WALL MATTERS / DEFECTS ANALYSIS / EXPERT WITNESS
ASSET & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (18) ASSET MANAGEMENT / PORTFOLIO MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT / BIM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
GEOMATIC CONSULTANCY (20) SCAN TO BIM / MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS / TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS / UTILITY MAPPING SURVEYS / DRONE SURVEYS /
CONSERVATION & HERITAGE (22) SIGNIFICANCE & UNDERSTANDING / SURVEY & ANALYSIS / REPAIR & MAINTENANCE / DEVELOPMENT & REGENERATION / GRANTS & FUNDING / LEGISLATION
9 sectors infrastructure (26) Aout matic Ticket Gates / Customer Waiting Facilities / Ticket Offices / Retail Facilities / Entrances & Remodelling / conservation & Heritage / accessibility / Feasibility Studies / Cycle Provisions / WC Refurbishment
RESIDENTIAL (28) refurbishment & remodelling / repair & maintenance / window & door replacement / accessibility adaptations / independent living / communal spaces / assisted living / housing associations / local authorities / retirement / new build / employer’s agent
schools & academies (30) CIF & capital FUNDING SUPPORT / CONDITION SURVEYS / ROOFING WORKS / EXTENSIONS / REFURBISHMENTS / Entrances & Remodelling / boiler replacement / accessibility / development plans / sports facilities / modular solutions / block replacements / heating & electrical upgrades / sen schools
further education (32) colleges & sixth forms / classrooms / teaching spaces / offices / sports facilities / arts & performance spaces / accessibility / extensions / refurbishment & remodelling / entrances & receptions / condition surveys
higher education (34) repair & maintenance / teaching spaces / Laboratories / office & study space / EXTENSIONS / REFURBISHMENT & Remodelling / estate development / sports facilities / dining & retail facilities / CONDITION SURVEYS
CIVIC & COMMUNITY (36) conservation & heritage / offices / fire & rescue / sports & leisure / museums / local authorities / justice & defence / accessibility / Feasibility Studies / refurbishment & remodelling
10 (38) sports & leisure specialist sports facilities / repair & maintenance / principal designer / lottery sports fund / refurbishment & remodelling / sports pitches / school sports facilities
(40) health & social care ward relocation / specialist equipment / estate development / refurbishment & remodelling / repair & maintenance / sustainability / condition surveys / feasibility studies / conservation
(42) retail dilapidations & schedules of condition / contract administration / project management / reconfiguration / measured surveys / Portfolio management / repair & maintenance / INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DECORATIONS / / REMODELLING
(44) conservation & heritage quinquennial INSPECTIONS / CONSERVATION / LIAISON WITH REGULATORY BODIES / PLANNING PERMISSION / DETAILED PROPOSALS / REPAIR & MAINTENANCE / FABRIC INVESTIGATIONS / CONDITION SURVEYS
(46) geomatic consultancy SCAN TO BIM / LASER SCANNING / MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS / utility mapping surveys / TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS / 3D MODELS / drone surveys / virtual reality
(48) principal designer principal designer / Health & Safety Site Audits / client advisor / health & safety files / cdm regulations (2015) / co-ordination of health & safety files / client liaison / risk assessment & management
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SERVICES our services building consultancy
ds e ign & contract management W e provide professional advice, design and detailed recommendations on the successful internal and external refurbishment, conservation, remodelling, repair, maintenance and extension of all types of building, both old and new.
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Pocr je t Design & Development / Contract Administration / From the earliest inception stages, our typical involvement in a W e are highly experienced in the administration of building project starts with the interpretation and development of your works under a variety of forms of contract, ranging from ideas and aspirations into concept and feasibility proposals, traditional JCT through to NEC. We actively manage contracts supporting these with accurate cost advice. Developing to ensure the client and contractor meet their obligations through detailed design, statutory submissions and other under the terms of the building contract. approvals, we will keep you closely involved in all aspects of the project’s development, leading through to managing the contractor procurement process and overseeing works Em pLOyer’s Agent / onto and through the site build process to handover for use, W e provide a comprehensive Employer’s Agent service, followed by contract close out. drawing on extensive experience in administering and managing contracts. Our team has vast expertise in selecting tenderers, preparing all tender documentation Bu ilding Information including the employer’s requirements, analysing tenders Modelling (BIM) / and recommending accordingly. Once let, we administer the W e are at the forefront of adopting BIM in the building contract, including agreeing payments and organising site surveying profession. We are passionate about the benefits meetings, issuing variations and providing quality inspection BIM can bring to existing buildings. We use the latest digital services where required. We advise on the readiness for hand- surveying techniques to create point-cloud models of your over to the client and on the settling of final accounts at the existing buildings, which are then used as the basis for BIM conclusion of the project. models, together with complete visualisations. AHR is the first building consultancy and architecture led practice to be / verified by BSI to deliver projects at BIM Level 2 for design Cso t Consultancy W e offer an integrated cost consultancy service as part of and construction. This achievement ties neatly in with the our lead role on projects. Our team provides a full range of UK Government mandate that all centrally funded building cost consultancy services on a wide range of procurement projects are required to use Level 2 BIM. routes. We provide consultancy services for refurbishments, alterations, and repair and maintenance projects. Our services Po r ject Management / range from initial budget costing to life cycle costings, claims W e deliver projects and programmes of work to meet your assessments and value engineering to bills of quantities and business objectives through capital investment. We control cost control. We also provide a comprehensive and cost projects and programmes through a staged and gateway effective specification writing service. approach to deliver outcomes on time, within cost constraints and meeting quality standards. Our experience includes / live operational environments and we understand the prn i cipAL designer Acting as Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations, our responsibility and issues they present, from meeting end-user services are designed to ensure not only legislative compliance expectations to managing Health & Safety. We offer a single but also added value. Value is delivered through our expertise source solution and have successfully worked in partnership in design, occupational safety, construction safety, assessment with leading developers, occupiers and property managers of risk and end-user documentation. Our knowledge enables on business change, refurbishment, new build, and repair and successful integration of safety in design at very early project maintenance projects. stages.
c dm client advisor / W e can support our clients through our CDM Client Advisor service, advising them on their duties under CDM 2015. This can include preparation of both client brief and proposing management arrangements.
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P rOFESSional Services Our teams of Chartered Building Surveyors have a wealth of consultancy experience and specialist knowledge. They provide a comprehensive range of professional services relating to the protection, care and management of your property.
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Bu ilding Surveying / Pr a ty Wall Matters / W e provide a full building surveying service ranging from pre- W e provide professional advice on the implications of the acquisition and condition surveys of individual premises of any Party Wall Etc. Act 1996, with advice provided to those scale and type, through to the inspection of whole building either contemplating works or those that are affected by portfolios. We also offer ad-hoc surveys and advice for proposed works, acting for building owners and adjoining dealing with specific building problems. owners as appropriate and also as the agreed surveyor. We then negotiate and issue Party Wall Awards. D dilAPi ation & Schedules of Condition / Defec ts Analysis / W hen property is held on a leasehold basis, tenants may have Our teams of Chartered Building Surveyors have a wealth obligations to repair during the term and to leave the property of experience of building types and construction methods, in good repair and to reinstate when the lease ends. We act for allowing us to undertake detailed building pathology. landlords and tenants in preparing and negotiating Schedules We can provide you with an analysis of building defects of Dilapidations served during and at the end of the lease. and recommendations to overcome the issues and This can include the pricing of the Schedule and negotiation problems identified. to settle the claim. Dilapidations claims are often disputed and we provide advice on the merits of a case. Exerp t Witness / W e have considerable experience in providing expert witness We also prepare and negotiate Schedules of Condition at term reports in construction and property related disputes. Reports commencement, which limit the tenant’s repairing obligations can cover professional negligence in surveys, design and to ensure the property is returned at the end of the lease in no administration, defective building works, and buildings in better condition than that in which it was taken. disrepair. We act for landlords and tenants in dilapidations disputes, provide advice on the merits of a claimant’s case in court proceedings, and appear as a personal representative in a Court of Law if required.
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Ases t & Property Management AHR recommends an holistic strategy for managing property estate portfolios, linking together planned and reactive maintenance in tandem with any lease obligations and property condition.
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Ase s t Management / AHR understands that the management of physical assets (their selection, design, development, maintenance, inspection and renewal) plays a key role in determining the operational performance and profitability of industries that operate and make use of such assets as part of their core business. Benefits of the AHR asset management process include the release of capital for reinvestment or debt reduction, efficient running costs, better service provision through improved properties and the co-location of services.
Pro tfolio Maintenance Management / AHR has extensive national expertise in Maintenance Inspections and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), whereby the condition of a property or property portfolio is assessed against the works of repair, decoration, improvement, or other works that will be required over a given period into the future, usually at five yearly intervals.
BIMc Fa ilities Management / As the benefits of BIM have become clear in design and construction we have promoted the benefits of taking the rich data created forward into the operational phase of the building. We work with a number of partners to provide a BIM FM solution to our clients and are working to explore the advantages and efficiencies that can be gained from such an approach.
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Geoi mat c CONSULTANCY W ith a reputation for accuracy, quality and client service, AHR Geomatic Consultancy provides intelligent solutions for our clients’ spatial requirements. AHR is at the forefront of developments in the field of reality capture and digital environments. We are constantly exploring new and exciting possibilities to enhance the client experience.
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Scan to BIM / Uti lity Mapping Surveys / For existing buildings, AHR uses digital surveying techniques AHR Geomatic Consultancy can also offer underground utility to create a 3D point cloud model which is then used as the mapping surveys. Continual investment in the latest Ground basis for a BIM model. Laser scanners are used to create a Penetrating Radar (GPR) technologies and the highest levels point cloud model, together with complete visualisations. of training ensures that the best possible results are always Information is gathered over a greatly reduced time period achieved. The advantage of using a GPR unit over traditional without a reduction in quality or accuracy of information. The methods is its ability to locate and trace non-metallic materials, point cloud, comprising of millions of spatially correct points, such as the plastics used in gas and water utility pipes. can be used as the basis of a 3D model available in the client’s choice of formats. We offer our clients a number of options in this area, from data collection through to fully developed drone surveys / The unique aerial perspective unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) BIM models. bring to a project cannot be underestimated, not to mention access to potentially inaccessible areas. Advancements in the Measured Building Surveys / technology have allowed ever more complex sensors to be An AHR measured building survey is an essential tool in the incorporated and data to be captured. AHR recognise this and refurbishment, alteration or redevelopment of any property. have invested in the technology to allow them to deliver not It allows for the accurate calculation of net lettable floor areas only imagery but also intricate meshes, 3D terrain and building to maximise rental returns. Should the building be of any models. particular historic interest, then a quality survey will act as a record to preserve the building for future generations. Survey data collected allows the creation of an accurate 2D or 3D model of the existing spatial and constructional arrangements. The details may also include sections and elevation information, together with dimensional analysis of fixtures, fittings, services and plant etc.
Topo grAPhical Surveys / An understanding of the surroundings is vital to the smooth construction of any new structure. An AHR topographical survey provides just that: a complete picture of your surroundings. It will encompass all survey detail that is relevant to your needs and can include 3D digital terrain models of the entire site, incorporating any specified level of detail. This can range from individual utility locations to main site and building orientations and boundaries to major highways and ecological systems.
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Conservation & Heritage W e have a specialist conservation team providing services relating to the assessment and conservation of historic buildings and sensitive design within the historic environment. With many years of experience gained on a wide range of historic building projects, our conservation and heritage team includes AABC accredited conservation architects, and architect members of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.
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Significance & Understanding / Development & Regeneration / Gaining a complete understanding of the historic environment AHR is able to advise on the development potential of protected is key to its sustainable management. Before any works are buildings and sites in historically sensitive areas. We are skilled considered, we carry out research, audits and assessments in managing change in historic areas and in interpreting clients’ to make sure we fully understand the building and to inform requirements to enable continuing or new uses for historic decisions about its future. This includes the creation of buildings. This includes pre-purchase conservation, planning, Conservation Statements, Conservation Management Plans development and design advice, together with Listed Building and Conservation Area Assessments. and Conservation Area Applications, and negotiating with Local Authorities on proposals affecting heritage assets. S uRVEy & Analysis / W e have a wealth of knowledge and experience of historic Grat n s & Funding / buildings, their construction, context and issues which affect W ith experience and a track record of sourcing and administering them. With the technical expertise and equipment to carry out grants for repair and conservation projects, we can assist clients detailed survey and investigation works, we are well equipped in obtaining grants and funding from Local Government, Historic to carry out the survey and analysis of historic buildings. England, the Heritage Lottery Fund, and other sources. Our services include historic building surveys, recording and analysis, measured building surveys, and photometrics, / condition surveys and quinquennial inspections. Lilaeg s tion W e offer planning and development advice relating to the historic environment including Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas. R ePAir & Maintenance / We have specialist experience in dealing with faculty jurisdiction AHR has a specialist team dealing with historic building works. and the separate planning laws governing church buildings. This allows repairs within the historic environment to be carried Our services include Planning and Listed Building Applications, out by specialists knowledgeable in building conservation, discharging planning and Listed Building conditions, planning supported by a large multinational, multidisciplinary practice. appeals negotiations regarding enforcement notices, specialist Our team has experience in the repair of simple and complex advice on churches including ecclesiastical exemptions, and buildings of many ages. Repair methods are suited to the advice on delisting and Certificates of Immunity.W e also advise long-term consideration of heritage and the simplification of Local Authorities, acting on their behalf or providing specialist building services to ease maintenance in the future. advice to augment their own services.
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SECTORS sector eXPERIENCE building consultancy
INFRASTRUCTURE A ticuTOma Ticket Gates / Customer Waiting Facilities / Ticket O ffices / Retail Facilities / Entrances & Remodelling / conservation & Heritage / accessibility / Feasibility Studies / Cycle Provisions / WC Refurbishment
Stoke-on-Trent Station, New Entrance & Automatic Ticket Gates
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Trape ns nnine express - Mas nche ter Airport Framework NWRET O K RAIL - LEEDS RAILWAY HUDDERSFIELD RAILWAY STATION Under a longstanding framework with STATION SOUTH ENTRANCE REFURBISHMENT MAG, we deliver building surveying, The new south entrance at Leeds Station Lead designer, principal designer and architectural and principal designer involved the creation of a new upper project manager for the installation of services on various projects. The concourse, customer information and three new waiting room shelters to the framework appointment also includes ticket purchasing facilities, ATGs, lifts main platforms, and also refurbishments the provision of scan to BIM and Building and escalators, within a new iconic to the first class lounge, customer Information Modelling services. Services building. AHR Geomatic Consultancy facilities and ticket hall. are provided at Manchester, East carried out a point cloud survey of Midlands, Bournemouth and Stansted the existing building and station Airports. AHR has been reappointed infrastructure, using laser scanning WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED to this framework several times in technology which allowed a highly AUTHORITY - EDGERTON TRAM succession since 2002. accurate BIM model to be built. SHELTER (GRADE II LISTED) Provided a feasibility study, contract WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED transport for greater administration and consultancy services AUTHORITY - ‘smart 5’ shelters Manchester - Cycle centres & in order to fully repair and restore this Programme of extensive upgrade and modular hubs unique Grade II Listed Victorian tram refurbishment works to approximately Developed concepts for new bespoke shelter. 550 bus shelters, in line with West cycle centres for sites including Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Altrincham and Bolton, as well as Northern Rail - New Car Parks objectives to provide passenger transport refurbishment options and smaller Commissioned by Northern Rail to infrastructure which is fit for purpose, safe modular facilities that could be tailored undertake feasibility studies and detailed to use and maintains public confidence. in size and arranged to fit a variety of designs as lead designer of a multi- sites. disciplinary team on new car parks at GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - STATION Normanton, Shipley, Hebden Bridge, IMPROVEMENT WORKS Transport for greater Menston and Steeton & Silsden. AHR has been appointed to deliver a large Manchester - Bolton number of projects across the Greater interchange Virgin Trains East Coast - Western railway franchise. These include Existing staff and customer facilities Customer Zones improvements to customer facilities, were remodelled to TfGM and Bolton AHR was appointed for design and new automated ticketing machines, MBC’s requirements as part of a nine project management services for new waiting shelters, main concourse week scheme. Our involvement included customer zone improvement works, refurbishment, car park improvements, the production of feasibility drawings, covering a number of stations across the access works, smart ticketing, stock tender documentation and managing the East Coast franchise. condition surveys, and redecoration. scheme from inception to completion.
V IRGin TRAINS - WEST COAST Refurbishment of Virgin trains’ West Coast Mainline stations. Works included remodelling of ticket offices, modernisation of information points, improvement of booking halls and ATG installation across a number of stations, including Preston, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Coventry and Birmingham International.
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RESIDENTIAL reishfurb ment & remodelling / repair & maintenance / window & door replacement / accessibility adaptations / independent living / communal spaces / assisted living / housing associations / local authorities / retirement / new build / employer’s agent
WDH - Bailey Gate, Independent Living Scheme
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FisPr r t o t Retirement Property Services, across the uk AHR has had a working partnership with FirstPort Retirement Property services for many years for the delivery of professional services across England and Wales. We deliver of a wide range of annual planned and reactive maintenance works across their portfolio of retirement home sites. AHR manages £4m to £6m of work across approximately 600 projects each year.
City West Homes - Lisson Green Estate Phase 9, london Commissioned to implement the refurbishment of Phase 9 of the Lisson Green Estate, comprising five seven- storey blocks of 214 flats and 27 houses. Li ew sham Homes - Sheltered WDH FRAMEWORK, YORKSHIRE The project involved detailed consultation Accommodation Surveys/ AHR is currently delivering a significant with residents, retail unit occupiers, Refurbishment, london number of schemes as part of a major management and residents of adjacent Commissioned as part of a team to framework for WDH. This single source sheltered housing, estate management, deliver Lewisham Homes’ Sheltered three year framework includes two the Metropolitan Police and the Housing, Housing Investment and Improvement distinct lots: a £20 million per annum Planning, Refuse, Highways, Landscape Programme. Our appointment included capital works framework and a £6 million and Building Control departments of the undertaking detailed condition surveys, per annum Independent Living Schemes City of Westminster. the development of options and designs (ILS) programme. Our services include for proposed improvement works, and the multidisciplinary consutlancy services, full Matthew Street Apartments, subsequent project delivery to provide design services, submission of planning swansea accommodation to Decent Homes and building regulation applications and Commissioned by Interserve to carry standards. out geomatic services and a condition overseeing projects from inception to survey of these multi-storey council Habinteg - The Bristol completion. owned apartment blocks. Geomatic Under a longstanding relationship with services provided included a laser scan Habinteg Housing Association, AHR was Mccar thy and stone and utility mapping. The subsequent appointed on a scheme to convert the AHR has been appointed by McCarthy project included planned maintenance existing communal area and flats into and Stone Management Services to and uplift work involving recladding the new, improved apartments. deliver planned redecoration and building, renovating communal areas and refurbishment services to the internal and refurbishing bathrooms and kitchens. WDH - Chiltern Court, new build external areas of its retirement homes Under our ongoing framework, we throughout the UK. Our work comprises FirstPort Property Services, were appointed to undertake the role of a large number of projects requiring fast non-retirement homes across employer’s agent for a new-build housing mobilisation and an extremely responsive the uk scheme in Ackworth, Wakefield. The service, with effective stakeholder liaison AHR work with FirstPort Property scheme provided 16 new semi-detached being critical. Services to provide professional services dwellings. across their UK portfolio of over 2500 sites, covering approximately 85,000 properties. Our services cover a wide range of building surveying, structural, M&E and condition surveying projects, including repair and maintenance.
W OLVERHAMPTON HOMES - HEATH TOWN ESTATE AHR was commissioned to create as-built BIM models for the existing 36 blocks of social housing flats, ranging from double-storey to 18 storey. The laser scanning and modelling was carried out in preparation for refurbishment works as part of a wider regeneration scheme.
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SCHOOL & ACADEMIES CIF & capital FUNDING SUPPORT / CONDITION SURVEYS / ROOFING WORKS / EXTENSIONS / REFURBISHMENTS / Entrances & Remodelling / boiler replacement / accessibility / development plans / sports facilities / modular solutions / block replacements / heating & electrical upgrades / sen schools
Birkenhead Academy
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ALL SAIntS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, WIGAN Under our longstanding relationship with the school, which dates back to 2002, we have been appointed on a number of schemes including the replacement of the original slate roof and flat roof areas.
KING WILLIAMS STREET ACADEMY, eqn uire learning trust SWINDON AHR were appointed to carry out stock Principal designer on a £200k scheme to condition surveys to enable the Trust to provide a new fire escape corridor to the identify priorities for capital spending existing building. The project, which also across its 19 academies. Subsequently, included the provision of fabric repair we designed and delivered a number of works, was commissioned following the capital projects across their estate. Academy’s approved bid for CIF funding. petchey academy, LONDON ARL K MU TI-ACADEMY TRUST, LONDON JOHN BENTLEY ACADEMY, wiltshire AHR were commissioned to carry out Commissioned to carry out buildings AHR were appointed to provide a new detailed design through to contract and estates condition surveys at eight modular classroom. We acted as principal administration on projects including the academies in London, in order to identify designer, contract administrator and Renaissance Centre, a new entrance and defects as well as any future maintenance, project manager to deliver the new build, the conversion of the undercroft car park. repair or refurbishment works. which is situated next to the existing main We have also supported the Academy to hall. successfully secure CIF funding. bishop wheeler academies trust, YORKSHIRE St Clement’s & St John’s Infant Rochdale Schools PFI – SEN Worked with the Trust on a number of School, DORSET Extensions projects, including condition surveys, We were appointed as principal designer We were appointed to provide extensions extensions, refurbishments and floor and contract administrator to deliver at a number of SEN schools, including replacements, as well as the installation of reroofing and damp proofing works. The Redwood, Newlands and Springside. new WC facilities. scope included the renewal of the roof covering and the installation of insulation BOLTON MUSLIM GIRLS’ SCHOOL, richard taylor ce primary to flat roof sections, as well as internal BOLTON school, HARROGATE repairs to the corridors below flat and Services included a condition survey, the We produced a long term development pitched roof areas. provision of a covered external fire escape plan for the school and have delivered to a three storey block, and external a number of projects, including the south craven school, keighley hardstanding works. replacement of flat roof coverings, AHR designed and project managed and the redevelopment of an internal this new single-storey classroom block, OASIS ACADEMY, HARPUR MOUNT, courtyard to create a new library and ICT which replaced three existing dilapidated LONDON facility. modular classrooms. The new extension AHR provided design, project comprises four classrooms, along with management and principal designer CROWTON CHRIST CHURCH storerooms, an office, toilet areas and services for the full school refurbishment, CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, NORTHWICH circulation spaces to provide the school including a new building extension, roof Contract administrator for a project with new teaching facilities and adequate repairs, flashing and repointing. involving the provision of an extension to space. the school. The scope of works comprised of the provision of a front entrance extension to provide a secure lobby, headteacher and secretary’s offices and disabled WC.
ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC ACADEMY, CREWE AHR assisted the academy to apply for funding through CIF to build a new multi-use games area (MUGA). Following the successful funding bid, we were appointed to design and project manage the scheme.
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FURTHER EDUCATION colleges & sixth forms / classrooms / teaching spaces / offices / sports facilities / arts & performance spaces / accessibility / extensions / refurbishment & remodelling / entrances & receptions / condition surveys
Huddersfield New College, New Science Block
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HDRSFUD E IELD NEW COLLEGE - S HELLEY COLLEGE, HUDDERSFIELD HDRSFUD E IELD NEW COLLEGE - SPORTS BARN, WEST YORKSHIRE AHR were commissioned to refurbish LIBRARY, HUDDERSFIELD The design and construction of a new AHR were appointed to design and and remodel the existing school building tensile fabric sports building. The college project manage the reconfiguration of and create a 400m2 extension. The wanted to expand its sporting capacity to the library to create a ‘one stop shop’ for College wanted to create an assembly enable them to offer additional courses a variety of student services, including hall large enough for each year group and and to become a Netball Academy. We counselling and advice facilities, careers a sufficiently sized dining room. Other undertook the duties of project manager, and study centre. projects, some of which were CIF funded, contract administrator and principal included the relocation of the art and designer. We relevelled the existing site MANCHESTER COLLEGE - PERFORMING biology departments, remodelling of the to construct a tensile sports structure ARTS FACILITIES, MANCHESTER front entrance and new roof coverings, to provide all weather facilities for Extensive remodelling to change the use fascias, soffits and rainwater goods. traditionally ‘outdoor-based’ sports. of the current IT suite and refurbish the interior for use as a new performing arts NOTRE DAME 6TH FORM COLLEGE, facility. We undertook a range of roles LEEDS ST LUKE’S EDUCATION CENTRE, on this scheme, including procurement AHR was novated to construct a new BRADFORD management, Health & Safety, principal 16 class teaching block and technology The completion of a full inspection of designer and the preparation of work workshops. The building replaced the fabric, structure and services of this packages. the existing accommodation within a large inter-war former nurses’ home and Victorian building on the campus, which college prior to acquisition in order to KING GEORGE V COLLEGE, was demolished at a later phase. The schedule its condition and identify all SOUTHPORT building contains new classrooms, plus future maintenance liabilities. A full Health Internal alterations to existing rooms office accommodation and a careers & Safety audit was also undertaken to within the media studies block to create a advice centre. The lower ground floor assess the client’s present and future new classroom, offices, filming room and provides a design and technology liabilities under relevant legislation. editing room. External alterations were workshop and ICT suite. delivered to create a new fire escape and new windows were installed.
All Hallows Catholic College Macclesfield After a successful bid for funding (CIF), we carried out the creation of new changing rooms as lead consultant and principal designer. The works included the creation of four new changing facilities for players and officials, and wheelchair accessible toilets and office.
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HIGHER EDUCATION re pAIr & maintenance / teaching spaces / Laboratories / office & study space / EXTENSIONS / REFURBISHMENT & Remodelling / estate development / sports facilities / dining & retail facilities / CONDITION SURVEYS
University of West England, Refurbishment
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UIERSN V ITY OF GLASGOW - RESEARCH AND TEACHING LABORATORIES Commissioned to carry out refurbishment works within the Joseph Black Building, a Historic Scotland A Listed building. The project presented numerous challenges, not least those of dealing with several academic end users and other stakeholders, complex interlinked moves and an existing historic building.
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS - CENTRAL TEACHING SPACES Managed a year by year programme to completely refurbish and uplift the majority of the University’s 300 lecture theatres across the campus. The theatres are spread throughout many of the University’s 500 diverse and wide ranging UIERSN V ITY OF HUDDERSFIELD - UIERSN V ITY OF MANCHESTER - buildings, from Grade II Listed structures SIR JOHN RAMSDEN COURT MANSFIELD COOPER & SAM ALEX through to modern facilities. AHR undertook designer, lead consultant, BUILDINGS contract administrator, project manager and AHR were appointed by the University UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD - principal designer services for refurbishment of Manchester to deliver refurbishment JOSEPH PRIESTLEY BUILDING works to this Grade II* Listed canal works to both the Mansfield Cooper and AHR were appointed as lead consultant, warehouse. The project involved conversion Sam Alex buildings within the campus. architect and interior designer to deliver from twelve individual flats into office We also completed damp investigation this improvement scheme. The project accommodation for university departments. works at the Sam Alex site and WC involved remodelling and refurbishment We worked closely with the University to refurbishments to other sites on campus. of the ground, first and second floors ensure their input in terms of connecting the of the existing building, as well as a new building to existing systems. four-storey link atrium extension, which UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER - Robert includes the new main entrance to the Kilpatrick Clinical Sciences building. Building Internal refurbishment within the Robert UIERSN V ITY OF EXETER - TEACHING & University of Sheffield - St Kilpatrick Clinical Sciences Building learning SPACES UPGRADE George’s Library (RKCSB) on the Leicester Royal Infirmary Appointed to provide extensive upgrade As part of the the University of Sheffield’s site. The existing library was spread over works to various teaching and learning vision to deliver unrivalled innovation two floors, and in need of refurbishment. spaces on the University of Exeter in study facilities, AHR Geomatic The library was downsized to the ground campus. The scope included works to the Consultancy delivered a scan to BIM floor, with a training unit on the first floor. leature theatres, treatment rooms and scheme of the St George’s Library. upgraded AV systems. UBRIQUE INVESTMENTS LTD - UNIVERSITY OF WEST ENGLAND - STORTHES HALL, HUDDERSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF YORK - ST REDEVELOPMENT, BRISTOL As part of continuous improvements LAWRENCE COURT As part of an extensive redevelopment to the student village, AHR were Remodelling of the existing terraced scheme, and a wider masterplan, AHR commissioned to remodel and refurbish student townhouses and the upgrading Geomatic Consultancy was appointed to the existing bar and nightclub and the of communal areas and kitchen facilities. complete a full scan to BIM model of the first floor study area. The scheme also The works were traditionally procured and trader’s refectory and the former laundry included external improvements and completed over the summer vacation. room on campus. structural alterations.
UIERSN V ITY OF HUDDERSFIELD – PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORY AHR were appointed to design and project manage the conversion of two existing lecture theatres into a state-of- the-art pharmaceutical science teaching laboratory within the science building.
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CIVIC & COMMUNITY consr e vATION & heritage / offices / fire & rescue / sports & leisure / museums / local authorities / justice & defence / accessibility / Feasibility Studies / / refurbishment & remodelling
Kirklees Council - Estates Buildings, ‘Empty Cluster Housing’
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NRHO T WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE & MOJ - FRAMEWORK, ACROSS THE UK calderdale council NHS TRUST, BOLTON We have worked on over 280 projects AHR have worked on the Council’s AHR were appointed to provide under the NOMS Strategic Alliance since framework for a number of years, with our feasibility, design, contract administration 2002. The scope of our involvement has commissions including work to the listed and geomatic services on two buildings varied but in every case we have acted Victoria Theatre and Borough Market. We as part of the NHS Shared Services as designer or technical advisor on client have also undertaken an asset review of framework. side. Projects have included refurbishment the Council’s highway depots and other schemes, new kitchen areas, new housing assets. ETHIOPIAN EMBASSY, LONDON blocks, new workshops, gatehouse We were commissioned to undertake alterations, cell upgrading, reception Kirklees Council the role of lead consultant on extensive remodelling, security, fencing installation, We have worked with Kirklees Council refurbishment and remodelling works car parking areas, and re-roofing works. since 1971 on hundreds of projects and at the Ethiopian Embassy. The Grade II just under ten years ago a consultant Listed building is situated in Kensington, West Yorkshire Police - Halifax framework was established. On average, London, and is part of a group of stucco Police Station AHR completes between 40-50 projects buildings, along with the Iranian Embassy We were appointed though the a year for the council within a value band and Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum. YORconsult framework to provide from £5k to £4m. extensive refurbishment and remodelling West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue works to Halifax Police Station, including NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL Service, YORKSHIRE renewal of the mechanical and electrical AHR were appointed for several terms of We have worked as building surveyors services installations. the four year framework agreement to and land surveyors for WYFRS for provide building surveying, architectural many years and, in addition to new and principal designer services. build projects, have provided extensive Significant recent schemes include a new professional advice on repair, alteration, waste transfer station to serve Scunthorpe and refurbishment projects throughout and the surrounding areas. their estate. HMP ALBANY, ISLE OF WIGHT Basildon Borough Council Following a major fire, theM inistry framework of Justice appointed AHR to work AHR are appointed to provide structural on a scheme to deliver reinstatement engineering, architectural, quantity works to A-Wing of HMP Albany. The surveying, party wall surveying and prison opened in 2009 and is an adult building surveying consultancy services male category B training prison with under a five year framework. approximately 1,100 inmates.
harrow council, london colne valley museum, AHr were successfully appointed on HUDDERSFIELD Harrow Council’s professional servicess AHR were appointed as project framework, which includes principal managers and principal designers for designer, building surveyor, construction, refurbishment works to the existing building and property related services, premises under a Heritage Lottery asset management, feasibility studies grant. External fabric repairs, structural measured building surveys, employer’s repairs and mechanical and electrical agent and architectural services. works also formed part of the project.
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SPORTS & LEISURE sp eciALIST sports facilities / repair & maintenance / principal designer / lottery sports fund / refurbishment & remodelling / sports pitches / school sports facilities
Huddersfield, New Sports Centre
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Ke nsington Leisure Centre, LONDON We were commissioned by the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea to revitalise the Kensington Sports Centre in Notting Hill, London. This project included the construction of a new sports hall, reconfiguration of the existing wet changing facilities together with the provision of a new café, crèche and associated support facilities.
Holmfirth Pool, HUDDERSFIELD Appointed to carry out refurbishment works at Holmfirth Pool. The scope of the work comprised of general refurbishment K irkby Sports College, liverpool Der wsbu y Sports Centre and uplift works to the pool hall, provision AHR designed the new Kirkby Sports AHR completed this scheme which of additional space and a new reception College which includes a 400m running involved the construction of a mezzanine area, as well as refurbished changing track, a full size all-weather football pitch floor within an underutilised sports hall rooms. with 3G surface, outdoor covered multi- to provide a 120 station fitness suite. use games area, two dance studios with This also required the remodelling of Colne Valley Leisure Centre, specialist sprung flooring, state-of-the-art the existing building to accommodate a HUDDERSFIELD fitness suite, indoor sports hall, and all children’s gym and ladies gym, together Commissioned to carry out the associated facilities, such as changing with re-planning and refurbishment of a remodelling and refurbishment of the rooms and showers. redundant sauna suite to provide modern Colne Valley Leisure Centre. The project spa facilities. was carried out in two phases. Phase one Glossop Park Leisure Pool included a new fitness suite, a spectators’ Appointed by High Peak Borough Council Goals Soccer Centres, gallery along with a refurbished sports to prepare a scheme for refurbishment nationwide hall, changing rooms, function suite and of the swimming pool. The design brief AHR were employed to design and foyer. Phase two involved upgrading was to restore the original character of manage the construction of a new the 25m pool, a new reception area and the swimming pool whilst upgrading concept of all-weather floodlit football changing rooms with individual showers. the mechanical and electrical services, centres with associated clubhouse and
resolving the problem of leakage from the changing facilities on a rolling nationwide Kings Hall Leisure Centre, pool itself and generally improving the programme. Hackney facilities offered to the public. From a semi-derelict building, AHR Worksop Leisure Centre, converted the premises to form a Kirklees Council - John Smith’s Nottinghamshire communal changing village, two Stadium Gym & Health Facilities, Commissioned to replace the leisure swimming pools, vapour steam suite, HUDDERSFIELD centre with a new building joined to Valley indoor sports hall, and spa bath. As part of a major improvement scheme, School. The project forms part of the Throughout the development, the design we were appointed to provide extensive valley campus, with potential for shared team sought to respect the character remodelling and refurbishment works to facilities with the school including sports of the building whilst enhancing the the Health & Fitness Club. hall, gym and playing fields. existing facilities and ensuring that various elements of the scheme were linked in order to achieve optimum flexibility in use.
Bae tl y Sports & Tennis Centre The £4.5m refurbishment in conjunction with Sport England of the leisure centre spread across four phases which included the refurbishment and remodelling of the existing swimming pool, changing room, sports hall and ancillary accommodation to provide updated facilities. The work also provided new changing space, accessible changing facilities and the provision of a new lift within the building footprint.
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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE ward relocation / specialist equipment / estate development / refurbishment & remodelling / repair & maintenance / sustainability / condition surveys / feasibility studies / conservation
North West Ambulance Service - Refurbishment
40 building consultancy sector eXPERIENCE th e pennine acute care hospitals nhs trust- Window surveys AHR completed an extensive window survey programme on behalf of The Pennine Acute Care Hospitals NHS Trust. The surveys were appointed in order to plan and budget for remedial and replacement works.
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary AHR have delivered a number of projects over a ten year period for the Calderdale & Huddersfield Primary Care Trust.W e have acted as designers, building consultants, principal designer and access consultants. Projects have included the refurbishment of the haematology laboratories, access works, fire safety improvements and two phases of car park remodelling.
St Helen’s Hospital - Hulme and Wilcock Wards, St Helens & Lee ds General Infirmary - Sts Jame University Hospital - Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust Ward Relocation/Refurbishment Lincoln Wing A Block As part of this new build project, AHR AHR produced proposals for the Appointed to carry out historic building decanted and temporarily moved various relocation of the Breast Care Unit at Leeds repairs to this Grade II Listed building. existing wards elsewhere in the hospital. General Infirmary. The scheme involved Works have included refurbishment of the The project involved existing wards the renewal of finishes to the ward external façade of the brickwork, as well being refurbished or modernised to together with the creation of new en-suite as re-pointing, and also repairs to stone accommodate the temporary relocation bathrooms and alterations to staff areas. copings and stone pierced parapets. of hospital facilities and staff, which in this Close liaison with the hospital staff and case was an outpatient department. voluntary end user groups ensured that their requirements were fully achieved. S eACROFt Hospital, LEEDS - Barnsley Hospitals NHS Trust gwent healthcare NHS Trust, Re-Roofing of Twin Theatres AHR has been appointed to provide Following a feasibility study, AHR NEWPORT - Condition Surveys building surveying services, lead designer, recommended the renewal of the existing lead consultant and principal designer We were commissioned to undertake a condition assessment of all the main coverings with a high performance felt services on a number of projects since system that included tapered insulation 2008. Projects have ranged from capital buildings at the Royal Gwent Hospital. This included the five main buildings to remove standing water and improve alterations, through to refurbishment, thermal characteristics. The programme condition surveys and external repairs. housing the orthopaedic, antenatal, and general wards, together with intensive of works was devised to minimise the period of close-down for the operating IMAGILE - HALLAM STREET HOSPITAL care, A&E and the operating theatres. theatres and the contractor achieved We have provided a range of services, The inspections included all internal and the critical dates to allow operations including extensive variation works at external elements of the buildings, with to commence as agreed, whilst the Hallam Street Hospital. Work was carried our condition survey reports providing remainder of the re-roofing works were out to improve a number of facilities, advice on anticipated life span and future completed. including treatment rooms, offices and maintenance and repair liabilities. shower rooms.
WDH - INDEPENDENT LIVING T his single source three year framework includes a £6m annual I ndependent Living Schemes (ILS) programme which delivers building consultancy services to ensure those in assisted and supported living can live independently for as long as possible. Our services include multidisciplinary consultancy, design, and overseeing projects from inception to completion.
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RETAIL DILAPIDATION & SCHEDULES OF CONDITION / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIOn / PROJECT MANAGEMENT / RECONFIGURATION / MEASURED SURVEYS / PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT / REPAIR & MAINTENANCE / INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DECORATIONS / REMODELLING
Meadowhall Shopping Centre - Scan to BIM
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Gaffeir Restaurants, LONDON & MANCHESTER AHR was appointed as project managers for the installation of two new Giraffe restaurants at Heathrow and Manchester Airports as part a drive to extend the chain into the airport environment.
National Amusements AHR delivered a programme of highly comprehensive due diligence surveys to National Amusements’ portfolio of Showcase Cinemas throughout the UK. The survey programme involved more than 25 cinemas, and included fabric and services elements, desktop environmental audits, provision of EPCs, reinstatement valuations and boundary checks.
Ravensthorpe Street Scene - Regeneration of Retail Units Working with Kirklees Council and Bermar Building Company, AHR developed proposals to regenerate 90 privately owned shop units along a 1.5 mile stretch. Initial detailed condition surveys were undertaken to each of the shop units highlighting works Lee ds Road Retail Park THE RESTAURANT GROUP, required to upgrade shop frontages. We AHR provided design and project nationwide were then appointed to manage the repair management services for the subdivision AHR have worked for The Restaurant and restoration of the external fabric. of a retail unit to create two new units, Group on a wide variety of projects which were brought up to an FRI across the UK, ranging from roll out new Clayton Square Shopping Centre, condition ready to receive tenant’s fit- build programmes for Frankie & Benny’s, Liverpool out. AHR also provided Health & Safety Chiquitos and other restaurant chains, Appointed by Land Securities Properties services, including the principal designer through to alterations, improvements and Ltd to lead this project involving the internal role. reactive maintenance work at sensitive decoration and replacement of lighting at operational sites. first floor level and other associated internal KMart, Australia works. The scheme also includes alterations AHR Geomatic Consultancy was Huddersfield Shopping Piazza to roof access. commissioned to create detailed 3D The remodelling of this dated open-air Revit models of Kmart stores in Australia. 1960’s shopping centre involved the Gap, across the uk Point cloud data from a number of stores creation of a range of tensile fabric Measured surveys to Gap stores as part were sent to our team so that we could canopies and walkways to extend the dry of their new build and refurbishment create comprehensive 3D models, which areas for public access. The project also programmes. In total, AHR Geomatic included fine details such as lighting and included widespread concrete repairs, Consultancy conducted measured surveys shelfing units. The completed models hard landscaping, reroofing and improved for Gap at 27 locations. enabled the client to plan for the refitting landmark signage. and remodelling of the stores, as well as for the provision of new signage.
To baCCO Dock, LONDON Bisley Properties appointed AHR as contract administrator for reconfiguration works to four retail units in this Grade I Listed former warehouse building. These units were enlarged by the removal of walls and partitions.
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CONSERVATION & HERITAGE qinu quennial INSPECTIONS / CONSERVATION / LIAISON WITH REGULATORY BODIES / PLANNING PERMISSION / DETAILED PROPOSALS / REPAIR & MAINTENANCE / FABRIC INVESTIGATIONS / CONDITION SURVEYS
Beverley Minster, Scan to BIM
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H ALL FOR CORNWALL - MEASURED KI RKLEES COUNCIL - TOLSON BVERLEE Y MINSTER - SCAN TO BIM BUILDING SURVEY (GRADE II) MUSEUM, HUDDERSFIELD (GRADE II) ( G R A D E I ) A measured building survey of a working Detailed fabric investigations and We were appointed by the minster theatre in the centre of Truro, Cornwall, reporting at this 1860 Victorian mansion. trustees, in liaison with a respected in order that we could create detailed 2D We undertook an external roof fabric historic buildings architectural practice, CAD drawings through laser scanning. survey and structural investigation of to laser scan Beverley Minster. The the museum, including the coach house scan included the whole of the minster and workshop. AHR provided reports externally and internally. We also E PThiO IAN EMBASSY - LONDON including building defects and repairs. conducted a topographical survey of (Grade II) the grounds. The resulting model is Commissioned to undertake extensive MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - WOOLWICH an accurate 3D replica of the existing refurbishment and remodelling works. The BARRACKS (GRADE II) building and its historic features. Highly works on the Grade II Listed building were A detailed dry and wet rot survey. The detailed 2D AutoCAD floorplans, sections divided into four internal phases, plus an building was undergoing a whole scale and elevations were extracted from the external phase allowing the building to refurbishment as part of Ministry of data. remain in operation throughout. Despite Defence improvements at the site, which the scale of works, great care has been has been the home of the Royal Artillery LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL - SCAN TO CAD taken to ensure that historic features are since 1819. (GRADE I) preserved. Commissioned to create 2D CAD UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD - BATH drawings of the floors, elevation,
ENGLISH HERITAGE - CARLISLE CASTLE HOUSE (GRADE II) sections and roof of the historic medieval Commissioned to undertake a pre- (GRADE I) cathedral. Due to the Listed nature and Commissioned to prepare detailed acquisition survey of the building fabric. the ornate Gothic architecture of the proposals to improve access for the public The Bath House, which is an amenity building, AHR Geomatic Consultancy to the keep and wall walk at this Grade block on the Thomas Broadbent and Son’s used state-of-the-art drone technology I Listed building and scheduled ancient site, is in a poor state of repair, and the and laser scanners to capture every detail. monument. AHR provided a detailed proposed refurbishment works included design package and managed the the replacement of roof coverings, DIOCESE OF WAKEFIELD - PARISH approvals process with the local authority internal finishes, fixtures, fittings and CHURCH OF ST JAMES (GRADE II) and English Heritage. concrete repairs. AHR have been the appointed inspecting surveyors for this church for a number of years, over which we have carried out WPPEA NSHALL JUNCTION- various repairs. We identified problems SHROPSHIRE (gRADE ii) The site comprises two 18th century with the roof structure, assisted the Grade II Listed canal warehouses, church in securing a grant to rectify these an infilled canal basin and a bridge issues, and managed the project through over the canal, which is scheduled to completion. under the Ancient Monuments and KIRKLEES COUNCIL - TOWN HALLS Archaeological Areas Act. AHR (GRADE II) prepared a feasibility study, undertook AHR completed a three year programme a condition survey and produced of works to four Grade II Listed town a detailed design. We were then halls, at Huddersfield, Batley, Dewsbury appointed to project manage the works and Cleckheaton. Our services included to redevelop and restore the buildings internal and external repairs and to create a visitor attraction. refurbishments, as well as the creation of ten-year conservation management plans. 45 sector eXPERIENCE building consultancy
GEOMATIC CONSULTANCY SCAN TO BIM / LASER SCANNING / MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS / utility mapping SURVEYS / topographical surveys / 3D MODELS / DRONE SURVEYS / VIRTUAL REALITY
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T ATA STEEL - PADDINGTON STATION, LONDON Delivery of a detailed 3D scan to BIM model of Paddington Railway Station, a major underground terminus in central London, as part of several major improvement projects scheduled in the central area between Royal Oak Tunnel and Paddington Station.
HISTORIC ENGLAND - Whitby AbbeY As part of our metric surveying framework agreement with Historic England, AHR were commissioned to undertake several measured building surveys on the site of Whitby Abbey. UIERSN V ITY OF HUDDERSFIELD - SIR Uniersv ity of the West of JOSEPH PRIESTLEY BUILDING England NETWORK RAIL - WAVERLEY RAILWAY Appointed as lead consultant, architect A full scan to BIM model of the Grade II STATION, EDINBURGH and interior designer to deliver an Listed trader’s refectory to inform design AHR Geomatic Consultancy was improvement scheme to the Joseph decisions made by our architecture appointed to undertake a scan to BIM Priestley Building. AHR Geomatic teams and sub-consultants. Using laser survey to support the remodelling of a Consultancy undertook a full building scanners, our team gathered detailed historic part of the station. Survey data scan at the outset of the project information from elements of the historic was captured through the use of terrestrial and created a BIM Level 2 compliant building, including the stained glass laser scanners, giving unparalleled levels model. The model allowed successful windows and internal decorative plaster of accuracy. collaboration between stakeholders in the works. The use of laser scanners enabled BIM process. our team to collect precise data without MANCHESTER AIRPORT GROUP - the risk of damage to the sensitive FRAMEWORK NETWORK RAIL - EUSTON RAILWAY building. We currently hold a framework STATION, LONDON agreement with Manchester Airport 3D Revit survey model of the concourse BVERLEE Y MINSTER - SCAN TO BIM Group. In addition to building surveying and ramps to platforms at Euston Station. AHR laser scanned the whole of the and architectural services, we have The surveys were carried out over four minster externally and internally and also provided scan to BIM and Building night shifts, with no disruption to the conducted a topographical survey of Information Modelling, across a wide operation of the station or to the public. the grounds. The resulting model is an range of building and project types. accurate 3D replica of the building and its historic features. Highly detailed NETWORK RAIL - WATERLOO STATION, 2D AutoCAD floorplans, sections and
LONDON elevations were extracted from the data. Delivery of an as-built BIM model to support major refurbishment and UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD - redevelopment plans. The model was BATH HOUSE required to provide the client with a to- We delivered a laser scan and BIM model scale prototype of the intended works to of the Bath House. The building was enable them to certify its feasibility and designated Grade II Listed in 2009 as aid its development. it is a rare, if not unique, example of a purpose built bath house. The BIM model will support development plans for the LICHFIE D CATHEDRAL - SCAN TO building. BIM Laser scanners and drones were used Museum of Science and Industry, to collect information from the historic MANCHESTER building and, when combined, the AHR gathered information from the data collected was specific enough Museum’s curatorial building and viaducts to capture every stone of the English to create a comprehensive CAD drawing Heritage building. Using the 2D images, and 3D model. Using a drone to take high AHR Geomatic Consultancy were able definition photography, we were able to to create an intelligent photographic 3D gather detailed data in order to produce a roof-scape, using 3D point cloud and full condition report and advise the client mesh processing software, alongside on repair and maintenance works to the the scale 2D CAD drawing. museum roof.
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PRINCIPAL DESIGNER p riNCIPAL designer / Health & Safety Site Audits / client advisor / health & safety files / cdm regulations (2015) / co-ordination of health & safety files / client liaison / risk assessment & management
WDH - Springfield, Independent Living Scheme (Progess)
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UIERSN V ITY OF HUDDERSFIELD - JOSEPH PRIESTLEY BUILDING AHR provided principal designer services for the refurbishment of the existing building and the construction of a new extension for the applied science department. We also carried out additional duties to assist the University of Huddersfield in meeting their duties under the CDM regulations.
Ethiopian Embassy - Remodelling Works AHR was commissioned to undertake the role of both principal designer and contract administrator on extensive refurbishment and remodelling works. The Grade II Listed building is situated in Kensington, London, and is part of a group of stucco buildings, along with the SH TORT ES HALL - STUDENT FisPr r t o t Property Services – Iranian Embassy and Polish Institute and ACCOMMODATION Sikorski Museum. The Empire, Bath As part of continuous improvements Principal designer services for the exterior to the Storthes Hall student village in refurbishment of a 43 flat Grade II Listed CCS Adoption (Clifton’s Children Kirkburton, AHR was commissioned as building. This was a challenging project Society) - Extension both contract administrator and principal due to complex access issues, extensive AHR was commissioned to undertake designer on a project to remodel and scaffolding requirements and working an extension to the rear of a two-storey refurbish the existing bar and nightclub, within a live site. office block, on behalf of Clifton’s Children and the first floor study area. The scheme Society in Bristol. Acting as both principal also included structural alterations. designer and contract administrator, AHR First Transpennine Express AHR provided principal designer services successfully completed the project, which Uniersv ity of Sheffield - on two schemes at the Grade I listed created a new secondary entrance to the Teaching Spaces HuddersfieldR ailway Station. These were ground floor and a new meeting room to As part of a refurbishment programme the creation of a first class lounge, and the the first floor. for the University of Sheffield, RAH installation of four new waiting shelters. undertook the role of principal designer Railway Street, huddersfield – for a tranche of refurbishments to lecture Leeds NHS Teaching Hospitals - Conversion theatres across the campus. Framework Principal designer services on a Principal designer services for a large regeneration scheme to convert a derelict number of refurbishment projects across Strategic Team Group Ltd five-storey Grade II listed property, their estate. We have held a framework – Chiltern Court Housing sited in a conservation area, into a 40 commission for this client for a number Development bedroom student apartment block. The of years that includes principal designer, AHR was appointed as principal designer new flats were successfully completed building consultancy and architectural for this new build project comprising the to the client’s full satisfaction and in time services. construction of 16 houses. for students to move in at the beginning of the new academic year. The newly named Tite Hall has provided a use for an otherwise derelict building and has been received well by residents and the public.
Vi rargin T ins AHR were appointed for the refurbishment of eight stations, for which we provided a range of services, including acting as principal designer. The completed schemes have provided extensive improvements to the customer experience.
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ourh ot er services ARCHITECTURE / Our architects are experts in taking projects from inception to reality through a methodology that combines creativity with exceptional client care throughout. We design buildings that inspire visually and perform as practical spaces to meet and exceed requirements. The long-standing expertise of our teams facilitates a positive response to the wider social, economic and climatic issues unique to specific markets.
INTERIOR DESIGN / Our Interior Design team offers a fully integrated approach to interiors, including renovation and refurbishment, bespoke furniture design, space analysis and planning. We believe in designing interior spaces that are flexible and sustainable to promote creativity and productivity. We consider the long- term wellbeing of the building’s occupants and help them achieve their ambitions through the provision of exceptional spaces.
LANDSCAPE design / Our Landscape Architects approach design as a form of meaningful place-making. The best designs are flexible interventions that positively enhance the dynamic, functionality and character of a space. Our use of BIM technology enriches our landscape design offering and has created an efficient best practice workflow for projects. Utilising a common set of standards for design data production provides an essential information exchange for collaboration with contractors and the wider design team.
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MASTERPLANNING / Our local teams have worked on schemes that range from large-scale regeneration projects to exemplar green residential and mixed-use developments. We start every project by researching the site’s environmental, geographical and cultural conditions, allowing us to take it from the planning and design stages to construction and implementation.
BIM CONSULTANCY / Our adoption of BIM technology started in 2007, when we realised the potential benefits for the construction industry and the added collaborative value across the varied disciplines we offer. As technologies advanced, we have maintained our position at the head of the implementation curve and in 2016 became the first architecture led practice to be verified by BSI to deliver construction projects at BIM Level 2 for Design and Construction.
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appo int us NHS SBS / frameworks A ‘one-stop shop’ public sector framework allowing direct appointment of surveying, principal designer, engineering AHR IS A LEADING SUPPLIER TO NATIONAL AND and architectural services across the UK. REGIONAL FRAMEWORKS WHICH HAVE BEEN COMPETITIVELY TENDERED THROUGH OPEN MARKET The framework is run by NHS Shared Business Services CONDITIONS. (SBS), a joint venture between the Department of Health and private sector firm Steria. In addition to direct appointments, AHR is regularly The multi-million pound framework is available for use involved in OJEU and public sector compliant by any public sector body including NHS Trusts, Local procurement initiatives. Our position with a number of Authorities, Central Government, Education and Blue established formal frameworks enables easier, quicker Light. and cheaper procurement routes for our clients.
In Scotland, NHS Health Boards are excluded but all other The utilisation of established public sector frameworks public service bodies can utilise this framework. allows access to our services, through efficient EOJ U
compliant routes, without the need for costly tendering processes. PAGABO / Originally launched as the South Hunsley School and A selection of our current framework solutions are Sixth Form College Framework by specialist procurement provided group Pagabo, this national public sector framework as follows... covers all the UK for various professional property services.
AHR has been commissioned (via OJEU 2016/S012- 017064) for building surveying and architecture, including landscape design, across various regions. fsionu 21 / The Fusion21 Consultancy Framework is aimed at construction professional services and is split into 10 discreet lots, which are available for either direct call-off or after a mini competition between appointed contractors.
The Fusion21 framework agreement is fully compliant with the EU Procurement Directives (OJEU) and is available to a wide range of public sector members across the UK.
AHR can be called off under the following: Lot 4 Architectural and Lot 8 Principal Designer Duties.
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CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES / AHR is appointed on two lots of the CCS framework within the Project Management and Full Design Team Services agreement. These are Lot 1 Multi-Disciplinary Services and Lot 3 Architectual Services. We can be appointed directly or via mini competition. The framework enables public sector organisations across the UK to procure consultancy expertise for construction and property projects, whilst saving time and money.
SOUTH WEST CONSTRUCTION framework / Direct award as top-ranking Architect, Lead Designer and Principal Designer for construction projects in Bristol, Glouchestershire or North Somerset for projects under RIBA Work Stages 0-7.
The framework can also be used to procure related additional services.
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systems & accreditations RICS (rOYAL institution of chartered surveyors) / AHVIDR PRO E BUILDING CONSULTANCY AHR are regulated by RICS, the world’s leading SERVICES ACROSS MULTIPLE OFFICES WITHIN professional body for standards and qualifications THE UK. WE ARE BOTH EMPLOYER AND in property, land, construction and infrastructure. DESIGNER AND THE CONTEXT IN WHICH WE This means that we have agreed to work to globally WORK REQUIRES US TO MAINTAIN ROBUST recognised ethical and professional standards. RICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AT ALL TIMES, AND TO produces extensive guidance, regulation and codes of DEMONSTRATE THE FORMAL ACCREDITATIONS practice, and membership is internationally regarded. THAT PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH QUALITY RICS membership also requires CPD (Continuing ASSURANCE. Professional Development) which means that our teams are always up to date with the latest knowledge. W e are fully accredited and are also pre-qualified on the leading supplier assessment platforms across constructionline the sectors in which we work. In addition we have (gold standard) / accreditations and systems in place for the training, AHR are members of Constructionline, a supplier development and management of our people. assessment service highly respected within the construction industry and which is aligned to the PAS Our systems are designed to meet the relevant 91 pre-qualification process. Buyers procuring our needs and expectations of the interested parties services through Constructionline are assured of our with whom AHR interacts, and where these form benchmarked service standards, and procuring through a legal requirement, our management systems Constructionline also streamlines the process. include identifying, applying and monitoring these requirements for compliancy. chas (CONTRACTORS’ AHR systems are certified by the British Standards / Institute as being compliant with: HEALTH & SAFETY SCHEME) Similarly to Constructionline, CHAS is an assessment - ISO 9001 - Quality Management scheme, in this case focused on health & safety. CHAS members can demonstrate an integrated approach to - ISO 14001 - Environmental Management dealing with health & safety that avoids undergoing separate health & safety assessments for each project, - BS 1192 - BIM Level 2 again providing convenience and peace of mind. Our systems follow the principles of ISO 45001 risqs (rAILWAY INDUSTRY Occupational Health and Safety. They also promote best practice design processes that are aligned to the SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION SCHEME) Construction (Design & Management) Regulations & CIRAS (CONFIDENTIAL INCIDENT 2015. REPORTING & ANALYSIS SYSTEM) / RS I QS is the sole entry-point to supplying the rail industry and qualifies us to supply our core services to industry leaders, including Network Rail, Transport for London and regional and national Train Operating Companies. In particular, it verifies AHR’s competency to undertake works in higher-risk areas of rail infrastructure. CIRAS works hand-in-hand with our RISQS verification to give AHR access to a confidential incident reporting service.
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investors in people / IIP is regarded as the benchmark standard for excellent management of people and AHR are very proud to have been accredited to the scheme since 1999. The requirements for attaining IIP accreditation are in line with our natural approach to developing our staff, and underlining our commitment to delivering best performance. praxis / Praxis provides AHR with 24/7 access to OH&S training and guidance for our staff.W e use Praxis training modules to annually inform our staff and to assess their knowledge of a wide range of OH&S subject matter, including DSE assessments and office safety. TSAe (Th survey association) / AHR are proud members of the TSA, formed in 1979 to promote best practice amongst members. The TSA provides a forum for members for discussion, debate and to continue professional development. The TSA meets regularly with RICS and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), a professional association in the field of civil engineering surveying on a range of issues and has established a group called the SLG (Survey Liaison Group). aps (aSSOCIATION for project safety) / APS are a leading professional institution in the field of construction health and safety management. Our registered members are recognised as promoting and practicing good health & safety risk management through design controls in the construction industry and enables our teams to act as Principal Designers and CDM advisors to our clients. APS play a leading role in helping the construction industry meeting the challenges of implementing CDM Regulations effectively and proportionately. The APS membership also requires CPD, which means that our CDM teams are always up to date with the latest knowledge. cyber essentials plus / Cyber Essentials Plus is an essential accreditation that we are required to hold to undertake Government work and is part of the UK Government’s overall National Cyber Security Strategy to make businesses more secure against cyber-attacks.
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Robert Grayson Managing Director BSc FRICS
Samantha Smith Director BSc (Hons) FRICS
Allan Hunt Director BSc MRICS
allan.hunt@ ahr.co.uk
Andrew France Director BSc (Hons) MRICS
Mark Stead Director BSc (Hons) MRICS
Stephen Bottom Director MRICS
Lee McDougall Director AICM C ES
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