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Friday January 29th at the Vale Resort Hotel, Hensol 2016 BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY MENU Friday January 29th, 2016 at the Vale Resort Hotel, Hensol CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP with creme fraiche ***** BREAST OF BRITISH CHICKEN Vegetable royale potatoes, carrots and courgettes ***** PEAR & FRANGIPANE TART Almond chantilly cream ***** Freshly Brewed Coffee and Chocolate Mints Commencing at 7.40pm Enjoy your meal and congratulations on your nomination! THE 2016 VALE OF GLAMORGAN BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS ARE SPONSORED BY PROGRAMME ITINARY FOR BUILDING CONTROL GROUP LABC CYMRU BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS DINNER Friday January 29th, 2016 at the Vale Resort Hotel, Hensol The Building Excellence Award Scheme organised by the Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Group, demonstrates the Council’s recognition of high standards in building work across the Vale. The Building Excellence Awards is a unique scheme aimed at all sections of the building industry to encourage and commend high quality building, excellent construction techniques, communication skills and customer satisfaction. 7.00 - 7.40pm DRINKS RECEPTION - GOLF CLUB Move into Dining Area 7.40 - 7.50pm INTRODUCTION BY VICTORIA ROBINSON, OPERATIONAL MANAGER FOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT 7.50 - 9.30pm GRACE BY THE MAYOR, COUNCILLOR FRED JOHNSON AND AWARDS DINNER 9.30 - 9.35pm WELCOME BY CHARLES HUNTER 9.35 - 10.30pm PRESENTATION OF NOMINATIONS, CHARLES HUNTER AND MARIA WEBBER We will call the following to the stage to hand out the awards for each category. Highly Commended and overall winners will be asked to the stage seperately to receive their awards together with the building control officer who nominated them. This will be followed by a photograph. At the end of VALE the awards there will be a groupEXCELLENCE photograph AWARDS with all the award winners. BY THE 2016 OF GLAMORGAN BUILDING ARE SPONSORED WELCOME TO THE 13th VALE OF GLAMORGAN BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY & DINNER The Building Excellence Awards are organised by the Building Control Group in the Vale of Glamorgan Council The Building Control Surveyors from the Building Control Group have nominated builders who have achieved high quality building work. Criteria required: • Compliance with Building Regulations and energy efficiency • Supplying and managing information (giving of notices and information relative to the work) • Speed of fault rectification • Site environment, safety and storage of materials (so as not to be detrimental to their use) • Client/customer satisfaction • Sustainable and technical Innovation. • Access for people with special adaptations • Small Domestic, Housing and Commercial projects THE 2016 VALE OF GLAMORGAN BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS ARE SPONSORED BY Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Extension/Alterations 1, Old Barry Road, Dinas Powys Applicant: Michelle Proctor Agent/Architect: Willis & Hole Architects Contractor: Martin Grindill – BrickFlair Proposal: Two storey extension to existing residence consisting of a garage, dining room, master bedroom, en suite and external swimming pool. The interior of the building has also been transformed to provide a high standard for modern living. The builder has been in continuous communication with Building Control throughout the scheme ensuring that suitable inspections have been carried out during the scheme. The completed build as resulted in a high quality extension adding that extra wow factor to an already superb building. The proposal is to add the above extensions to provide addition facilities to improve the existing dwelling. The front single storey extension consisting of a flat roofed parapet extension to the lounge, new entrance porch, enlarging the existing window and door openings which lead out the external swimming area to provide a sense of al fresco living. 1 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Extension/Alterations 12, Romilly Avenue, Barry Applicant: Alun and Vivian Williams Contractor: Steve James - S. J. Builders a raised paving area over-looking the garden, this feature together with a glass Juliette balcony at second floor level gives this threestorey building an updated, contemporary twist and again one of Steve’s excellent examples of workmanship. An excellent example of a ‘wrap around’ three storey side and rear extension, comprising of high ceilings to match the existing Victorian design coupled with modern finishes including aluminium and glass. The original building is a three-storey, brick town house with the extension build type constructed from traditional, smooth rendered masonry with a slate pitched roof incorporating an additional staircase. Bi-fold doors to the first floor rear provides access to S. J. Builders have worked well throughout the project with building control and the clients of the property, who are delighted. 2 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Extension/Alterations Downscross Cottage, Cowbridge Road, Llantwit Major Applicant: Mark & Emma Boulton Agent: Tasos 1010 Architects Contractor: Kingfisher Developments Proposal: Extension and Alterations to property This application was submitted in a Full Plans format sought to provide a unique contemporary extension to a traditional detached cottage style property. The extended accommodation includes a reception hall, studio, integral garage and fitness suite together with a shower room. In 3 addition to the extensions, alterations were made to an element for the existing property to create an open-plan living area off the reception hall. Materials of external finish include smooth cement render, cedar cladding, and large glazed doors. The builder maintained regular contact with Building Control in order to confirm full compliance with the regulations. Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Extension/Alterations 58, Porthkerry Road, Rhoose Applicant: Andrea Wills Agent: Connections Design Contractor: Mike Guthrie Building Solutions Proposal: Raise roof to accommodate 1st floor with three bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite. Rear extension to enlarge kitchen area with general refurbishment works. During construction, the client has credited the builder with giving excellent service due to efficiency, customer care and quality. From a construction perspective, the contractor had great foresight when the build was not going to plan and was able to quickly rectify any structural issues. The method of compliance with insulation values means that the thermal performance of the building is excellent. The open tread staircase is bespoke, constructed from hardwood and glass with lighting set into the wall which illuminates the treads. The slate cladding which contrasts the cement render to the front elevation gives an effective finish to the property. The proposed work was to renovate and modernise a run-down, 1960s bungalow to enlarge the space by the addition of a first floor. By raising the roof and extending the kitchen to the rear has created a beautiful, light, open plan dwelling which is now functional for a large family. The build is hybrid between traditional masonry and steel portal frame, this enabled more glass to be utilised in the bedroom for a modern look. 4 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Extension/Alterations 117, Westbourne Road, Penarth Applicant: Peter & Janet Jones Agent/Contractor: Nick Wall Proposal: Extension to rear lounge/kitchen/dining area. Alteration to roof to incorporate two dormers, conversion of garage. with modern glazed balustrading. The extension consist of a flat roofed kitchen and dining extension, with dormer bedrooms formed at First floor level over the existing ground floor accommodation. The builder has kept in contact with Building Control throughout which has helped the work reaching a very high standard. The proposal was too substantially upgrade the existing bungalow, by the addition of extension including two dormers and converting the existing garage. The interior of the building has also been transformed introducing a hardwood stairs 5 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Extension/Alterations 169, Plymouth Road, Penarth Applicant: Mr. J Van Steen Agent/Contractor: JVS Properties Proposal: Single storey front extension, two storey side extension plus new roof structure. common. The front of the building has been finished in white render with grey aluminium windows, The proposal is for a number of extensions being added to the existing detached house to create a new kitchen dining room, additional bedrooms with balcony, bathroom after removing the existing sub-standard flat roof dormers. The rear has been finished in the same manner but with large bi-folding door which open onto the rear patio area to allow the outside to come into the property. The builder has kept Building Control informed at the various stages of work which has resulted in superb modern building. The property has been opened up with the aid of a bespoke timber staircase and balconies to the front of the building which allow the owners to enjoy the sea views over the 6 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Extension/Alterations The Rise, 1 Highwalls End, Dinas Powys Applicant: Mr Derek Price Agent/Contractor: Paul Jennings c/o PJ Building Services Proposal: Single storey garage extension with first floor extension for bedroom, ensuite, home office & bespoke glass room/conservatory. manufactured in Germany to a very high standard to comply with the U value requirements of the Building Regulations. The other extension is of traditional construction using re-claimed yellow stock bricks form the areas of the existing building that were demolished. The builder has been in contact throughout keeping Building Control informed at each stage, which has resulted in a very high standard build. The scheme consist of two, two-storey extension at either end of the existing house. The first is a double storey conservatory with an internal balcony leading form the first floor master bedroom. The balcony leads to a spiral stairs which leads to the ground floor living space. The conservatory has been 7 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Extension/Alterations Ger Y Mor, Ogmore By Sea Applicant: Mr. Jamie Rice Agent/Architect: Barry Mayled Contractor: Gwyn G. Jones & Sons Ltd Proposal: Remodelling of Bungalow This application was submitted in a Full Plans format sought to provide a minor extension but significant re-modelling of an existing bungalow. The result of the building works has seen a complete transformation of the living space by providing a large kitchen, sitting room and games room with substantial glazing to the south elevation, thus maximising the benefit of the sea views over the Bristol Channel. The Builder maintained regular contact with Building Control, particularly during the installation of the steelwork arrangement which created the open-plan kitchen area. 8 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Extension/Alterations Ty Newydd Farmhouse, Clemenstone Applicant: Mike Newbold & Alison Coleman Agent: Davies Evans Partnership Contractor: Anthony Woodward Proposal: Phases of extensions and renovations Considerable thought and detailing were carried out to all elements of work to result in a substantial property set in an area with magnificent rural views. The chosen contractor was employed for all four phases and kept in regular contact with Building Control, and previously won a National Award. Works to this property involved four phases of building operations to provide conversion of a carport, re-arrangement of first floor accommodation, a large kitchen/living room extension and a small loft conversion to an existing annexe. All applications were submitted in Full Plans format. 9 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 New Dwelling Church Farm, Welsh St. Donats Applicant/Contractor: Mr. Keith Glaister Agent: Mr. Ray Baker Proposal: New Dwelling The Proposals were to demolish and replace a dilapidated farmhouse. The new design and build had to be carefully considered due to its location, adjacent to St. Donat’s Church which is a grade II listed building. The Farmhouse was constructed by re-using the existing natural stone as an external cladding, slate roof and hardwood double glazed units. building with pipework ducted underground to the main house where it supplies a wet pipe underfloor heating system to ground and first floor levels. Steel roof trusses have been used to support the ridge and purlin system so that a high vaulted ceiling line could be created internally at first floor level. Both energy efficiency and environmental impact rating under the SAP assessment were very good for such a large dwelling. A new underground drainage system in the form of a treatment plant has been installed to deal with the foul sewage and a landscaped pond has been constructed to dispense the surface water from the scheme. A biomass boiler with hot water storage tanks was also installed in an adjacent detached 10 The work was carried out by local tradesmen and supervised by the owners and their architect in liaison with the building control officer. The completed scheme has created a one off house of exceptional quality with examples of high standards of workmanship from the tradesmen employed during the scheme.. Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 New Dwelling 46, Marine Drive, Barry Applicant: Mr & Mrs Reeve Agent: Peter Jenkins Architects Contractor: PMS Building & Maintenance Contractors The biggest challenge for PMS contractors was to transfer the architect’s plans onto the site following demolition of the original property. The ground floor footprint was curved, and the garage had been set at a 49o angle to the house. In addition, the first floor master bedroom had to be squared off and cantilevered over the curve of the kitchen wall. The timber framed package, which was supplied and erected by RG John (Timber Frame). The attic trusses to the main roof and garage were structurally challenging due to the architects design, but this was swiftly overcome by working closely with their engineer and Building Control. It was crucial that the measurements were spot-on as the mainframe was crafted off-site, and this was successfully achieved throughout the build. Sunken solar panels were designed to mimic roof lights, whilst energy saving under floor heating was installed on the 1st and 2nd floor. Under floor heating was used to minimise the additional wall space. Cantilever glass balconies, designed with a vertical glass to their edge to act as a guarding system, installed to the front first floor bedrooms. Also triple glazing throughout. The staircase was constructed with a minimum rise to allow easy access to the first floor and was constructed with all-glass handrails. Supporting information regards lintels and L shaped glass windows to rear of property following consultation with Building Control. PMS Construction stated they had “A very good working relationship with Building Control, which included same day site inspections when requested, this allowed the contract to move forward without delay. Any site issues where discussed and practical solutions always found. 11 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 New Dwelling Old Vicarage, Bonvilston Applicant/Contractor: Mr. Brian Toutt, Proposal: New Dwelling This application was submitted in a Full Plans format, sought to provide a new dwelling on the site of the former ‘Old Vicarage’. The existing dwelling was considered to be structurally unsound and was demolished. Much of the stonework from the existing dwelling was salvaged for re-use. 12 Severe planning restrictions limited the envelope size of the new dwelling to match that of original dwelling. The result is a character properly built to an extremely high standard for the developers own family accommodation. Regular contact with Building Control was maintained at all stages of construction. Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 New Dwellings Channel Heights, Trem Echni, Rhoose Point (phase 1) Applicant: Taylor Wimpey (South Wales) Agent/Contractor: Taylor Wimpey (South Wales) Site Manager: Steve Northam This project involves the erection of 87 residential units comprising of 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom, both 2 and 3 storey dwellings with affordable housing and associated infrastructure. The finish has been a mixture of face brick and render which has complimented the surrounding area. This site has been under construction for around 1 year and has continuously maintained a high level of quality throughout. 13 The planning and management of the project has meant that the local residents have experienced minimal disruption. Health and safety during the build has been exemplary with many features going beyond the legal requirement. There has been excellent communication between the site manager and Building Control with any defects being immediately rectified. Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 New Social Housing Former Marine Hotel, Barry Island, Barry Applicant: Newydd Housing Association Agent: Tony King Architects Contractor: Pendragon Design and Build Proposal: New Social Housing The proposed works was to change the use of a prominent existing public house within a well-established residential area to affordable rental accommodation which also included the provision of new build units within the existing car park area. The new units were constructed with all exposed elements achieving high thermal resistance to heat loss with great attention to sealing the structure so that good air test values were achieved. Heat recovery systems were also installed within the units to ensure high levels of internal comfort could be achieved for the 14 occupants and that low running energy cost were attained. The existing public house was also converted into low running cost housing by upgrading the external elements of the structure to a high u value standard, attention to detail where sealing was required at the intersection of walls and floors to ensure that minimum heat loss was achieved.. The contractors maintained contact with Building Control throughout all stages of construction, and ensured constant compliance with their health and safety regime, to produce a development of an extremely high standard. Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 New Social Housing Former Barry Magistrates Court, Thompson St, Barry Applicant: Newydd Housing Association Agent: Tony King Architects Contractor: Jehu This scheme relates to the demolition of former Magistrates Court to provide residential accommodation in the form of 52 affordable dwellings (46 flats and six houses), commercial/retail development (Retail Unit 1; Use Class A3 Restaurant / Cafe, Retail Units 2 and 3; Use Class A1); access arrangements, landscaping and associated works The residential blocks are built with external rendered concrete blocks and an internal timber frame system, trussed pitched roof with a slate roof to some of the blocks, other blocks have flat roof constructions, the ground floor commercial level is built in traditional masonry cavity wall construction. The standard of construction was high and the contractor 15 built up a good working relationship with the Building Control Department, ensuring that all statutory inspections were undertaken as well as non- statutory inspections. The project achieved high levels of thermal and sound insulation due to the use of a timber frame system which gave the contractor a high level of site control as the units were made off site and craned into position. Pre-completion sound testing was also undertaken to the separating walls and floors and the results were well within the minimum guidelines required in the Approved Document Part E. Overall the building is of high quality and because of the relationship between the main contractor and Building Control. Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Conversion to Small Commercial Hensol Castle, Vale of Glamorgan Resort, Hensol Applicant/Agent & Contractor: Leekes Vale Resort Proposal: Conversion of Former Castle to Conference Centre The site relates to the Grade I Listed castle and attached courtyard range, the Grade II Listed Hensol Bridge and associated extensive range of buildings which were formerly in use as a conference centre and hospital. The grounds to the castle are of historic interest. This scheme will involve several stages of construction to achieve its full transformation to hotel/conference centre for this Grade 1 listed castle. This nomination is for the construction work which has already taken place to re-furbish the ground floor level of the main existing castle and the single storey extension within the first courtyard area. The works at ground floor level of the existing castle have fully restored all the internal listed features to their original state. A new heating system has been installed throughout the castle, existing floors have been upgraded for fire and sound insulation taking great care not to damage or destroy any listed features. This phase also included a contemporary designed single storey banqueting hall located within the first courtyard of the castle complex, which 90% of its front elevation is glazed to give a total contrasting design to that of the castle structure. This extension has a state of the art lighting and heating/cooling system that can be set to cater for the external weather conditions and the ambiance in which you want to create within the envelope of this extension, as its main function will be a wedding reception area as a wedding licenced area has been set up within the main ground floor area of the castle. The work was carried out by a number of tradesmen who are directly employed by the owners, also supervised by the owners and their architect in liaison with the building control officer This part of the completed scheme has created an exceptional high quality example of high standards of workmanship from the tradesmen employed during the scheme. 16 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Conversion to Apartments The Pump House, Waterfront, Barry Applicant/Contractor: Simon Baston c/o D S Properties Agent: WYG Planning & Environment Proposal: Conversion of an Old Pump House The Pump House is a Grade II Listed Building built in the 1880s and previously formed part of Barry’s historic dock complex providing hydraulic power to operate coal drops, lock gates, swing bridges and other equipment around the docks. Listed in 1992 it has been disused for many years but remains an important local landmark with its imposing 42 meter high chimney, and is one of the few hydraulic Pump house buildings which remain in Wales. As recently as 2009 the pump house was still included on the Buildings at Risk register. Subsequently the building has been the subject of a £1.4m refurbishment paid for by the Authority and Welsh Government (WG). This project has consisted of re-roofing the building in Welsh slate, refurbishing the cast iron trusses and re-pointing the brickwork. The pump house is situated in the heart of the Innovation Quarter, a 19 acre mixed use development site the Building Regulation application is for a mixed-use development 17 comprising of 16 residential work to live units and commercial units at ground floor level. As this is a listed building the developer was restricted to what he could change structurally both internally and externally. Planning and CADW had insisted that some of the internal industrial machinery had to remain within the unit which caused issues with achieving the appropriate fire, thermal and sound resistant levels to attain compliance with the Building Regulations. Party wall details relating to fire and sound insulation between the first floor apartments were difficult to achieve as they had to be constructed around crane rails and large lantern lights which almost run the length of the existing building at ridge level. The developer, contractor and Building Control worked closely along with a team of experts in sound and fire to develop one off detailing around these retained listed items so that good levels of resistance could be achieved which were reflected in the very good test results which were lodged with Building Control. Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 New Educational Building Oakfield Primary School, Barry Applicant: Vale of Glamorgan Council Agent/Contractor: ISG Proposal: New Educational Building A new educational school building that has been tailored to meet the growing needs of the building users as well as achieving high standards of thermal efficiency and fire safety. The school building has been designed to meet the requirement in Wales for BREEAM ‘excellent’ for an EPC ‘A’ rating with the building envelope constructed as to achieve a 40% improvement on current Building Control minimum u-values. In addition the model school building has been provided with an efficient M&E design, photovoltaic roof panels and a full sprinkler fire protection system. One of the principal challenges faced by the contractor was to realize the requirements of 18 a fast flowing construction programme whilst working in close proximity to a busy and vibrant campus. From the beginning the contractor delivered a high standard of site safety and established an integrated partnership to health and safety with the campus headmaster and staff. A meaningful bilingual traffic management plan that improved the existing systems was implemented within the site, HSQE audits were carried out on a weekly basis and the contractor actively participated in site safety discussions with the pupils and staff. Throughout the scheme the contractor demonstrated a highly professional and competent approach and as such has delivered a first rate project that is a worthy inclusion in this year’s nominations. Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 Site Manager/Agent Award Nominations for Site Supervisors Recognises a specific person rather than an overall company. Nominations for this should be for a site manager that has stood out, by going above and beyond the call of duty, to ensure an outstanding working relationship with the local authority. Rob Boyd Steve Northam Oakfield Primary School, Barry and Llantwit Major School Channel Heights, Rhoose Best Local Builder or Traditional Craftsperson This recognises good quality general builders or specialists in local craft skills. Specific Criteria Vernacular building reflecting local traditions and construction materials Consistency of high quality craft skills A history of repeating good quality work Local, small scale projects in the domestic or new build market. We will be choosing one of tonight’s nominations to go forward as a winner to the South Wales Awards. 19 Vale of Glamorgan Council Building Control Awards 2016 About the Sponsors NINA ESTATE AGENTS LTD Nina Chivers has been operating as an estate agent since the 1990's and over the years has earned a reputation as one of the most innovative and well known independent estate agents in The Vale. Nina Estate Agents Ltd have a sales and lettings office that operate in the most fashionable, desirable and sought-after areas. 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