King Street

Client

Canonbury Estates Ltd

Location

Nairn

Project Value

£1.2M

The project, for a private developer, involved the purchase of an existing bus depot which was to be demolished and a new three storey appartment block constructed, housing two bedroom apartments.

WGM Consulting Engineers duties were/as as follows:

• Survey of existing utility services and arrange disconnection

• Assess building load and obtain quotations for all utilities

• Produce a co-ordinated utility services plan including water and electrical distribution schematics

• Carry out SAP calculations and report, to ensure compliance with the Scottish Building Standards

• SAP report included recommending the following:

  • increased U Values, whole house heat recover, high efficiency boiler system and energy efficient lighting

  • Carry out full mechanical and electrical design, including specifications to meet the Client’s scope and the end users scope (The Highland Council)

  • Attendance at monthly site meetings with Client, Design team and contractor

  • Comment on the contractor’s installation.

This project has only reached the construction phase of the programme in last month and therefore some of the duties are still to be carried out.