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Winter 2019/2020
Dementia Care Developments Heritage Project Framework Appointment
Regeneration scheme BSP is part of the team undertaking the fourth and final phase of a key regeneration scheme. See inside for more details.
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Framework appointment BSP Consulting has been appointed to Derby Homes Framework in an agreement that runs for four years. The company will be providing civil and structural engineering design services for new build properties within the city of Derby for Derby Homes - an (ALMO) arm’s length management organisation created by
Derby City Council to manage, maintain and improve properties and estates.
including local authority, housing, education, care, leisure and energy.
The procurement will have a minimum value of ÂŁ2 million spent across all service providers. There is a maximum of three service providers on the framework. BSP Consulting is currently on nine frameworks, in a variety of sectors,
Apartments development BSP Consulting has undertaken the civil and structural design work on plans for a prestigious development of apartments overlooking the River Trent. The company was appointed by Peter James Homes, which is building 34 apartments on the site of the former Trentside Social Club in Wilford Lane, West Bridgford.
The apartments will be built in two blocks – one of six storeys and one of four storeys. BSP has worked on a number of schemes for Nottinghambased Peter James Homes since the company was founded six years ago. This latest scheme is being developed on a prime site, with stunning views overlooking the Victoria Embankment and is among a number of luxury apartment blocks that have been built alongside the River Trent in recent years.
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BSP Consulting provided a View looking from churchyard towards Church Road (A612) range of services in support of plans for an apartment scheme for the over 55s at Lendrum Court in Burton Joyce near Nottingham, which has recently been recommended for approval by Gedling Borough Council. The company undertook the flood risk and drainage strategy, site investigation, and civil and structural engineering. Work is expected to commence in Spring to demolish existing sheltered accommodation and create 34 one or two-bedroom new apartments. The project is being carried out by Jigsaw Group, which Gedling Homes is a part of, with the design undertaken by architects Halsall Lloyd Partnership. North
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Work has started on site at a multi-million pound extra care scheme being built at Boughton by Newark and Sherwood District Council. BSP Consulting is the client engineer for the project, which will comprise 40 purpose-built units, including 30 apartments over two levels and ten selfcontained bungalows. Facilities will include communal areas, a commercial kitchen, a hair salon, car parking and green spaces for residents. A ground breaking ceremony was held by construction partner nmcn to officially mark the first step in the development, which is due to complete in autumn 2021.
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Care home project The construction phase has begun for a two-storey extension being added to a care home in Corby, Northamptonshire. BSP Consulting is the civil and structural engineer for the project being undertaken at Shire Lodge Nursing Home for Birchester Care. The scheme, which has been designed by architect Blueprint and is being built by Greenchurch Developments, will create 20 new bedrooms plus communal spaces at the care home on Rockingham Road. Project manager is Edward Cooper Young.
Work is well under way on a McCarthy & Stone retirement living development in Loughborough Road, Quorn, where BSP Consulting was appointed as civil and structural engineer. The Farnham House scheme will feature 27 onebedroom and 21 two-bedroom apartments, with neighbouring Mill Gardens featuring three one-bedroom bungalows and nine two-bedroom bungalows, all decorated in a modern, contemporary design. The scheme is in an exclusive gated community and is one of several McCarthy & Stone schemes that BSP has worked on.
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Heritage project under way BSP Consulting is providing civil and structural engineering services for the redevelopment and refurbishment of a Grade II listed building owned by Grantham College. Dating back to 1858, Stonebridge House was originally a private residence and its potted history includes use as a school and police offices, before Grantham College purchased the site in 2012. Currently home to the Department of Creative Media, it is now being redeveloped to reconfigure existing internal space and reclaim a redundant outdoor area to create a modern, functional building to suit current and future educational requirements. Architect for the scheme is rg+p. Work is currently progressing on site, with the project due for completion in time for the start of the 2020 academic year.
Promotions at BSP
Four members of the BSP team have been promoted from January 2020.
Paul Hammersley, who joined BSP 13 years ago, and Steve Hardman, who has been with the company since 2016, become associates of the company, having previously been principal engineers.
Image courtesy of rg+p BSP undertook an initial structural inspection in 2016, before being appointed as the civil and structural engineer on the renovation and single-storey extension.
Craig Noonan, who has worked at BSP for six years, has moved from senior civil engineer to principal engineer. Former civil engineering technician Adam Stickels becomes senior civils technician after joining the company six years ago. Steve and Craig work in BSP’s Nottingham office, while Adam is based in Leicester. Paul works remotely.
Riverside development
Plans have been approved for new apartments on a brownfield riverside site in Nottingham. BSP Consulting drafted the flood risk assessment and the transport plan for the scheme and the company has now been appointed as engineer on the development once it is underway. The project by developer Gilbert & Hall at Riverside Way will create 42 one and two-bedroom apartments on the site of the former Eagle Press building. These are to be constructed as two separate apartment wings at three and four storeys in height linked by a triple height glazed atrium. Project architect is Rayner Davies.
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Final phase of regeneration scheme The fourth and final phase of a regeneration scheme in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, is getting under way. BSP Consulting has been part of the team involved in the project throughout the whole development, providing civil and structural engineering services. This final phase involves building a food store and three additional retail units in a single-storey block on a site that previously housed outdated shops and a police station. Earlier work on the town centre
precinct area has included the refurbishment of retail units and the conversion of the flats above into offices to create Cotgrave Business Hub, and the creation of a new Multi Service Centre, occupied by Belvoir Health Group, police, library and council facilities, with the former buildings that housed those services being demolished to make way for a revitalised public realm and additional car parking.
Bentley Project Management, and M&E engineer EP Consulting throughout the regeneration programme.
The client is Rushcliffe Borough Council, and BSP has been working with architects Allan Joyce Architects,
£10m housing scheme Work is due to start in the spring on a £10m housing development in Leicester which will provide 82 new homes.
Partnership housing specialist Lovell Partnerships will build 47 affordable homes to be managed by NCHA. A further 35 build-to-rent properties will be constructed by Lovell, which will be retained and managed by GS Residential.
BSP Consulting is undertaking the design work for the post planning to construction phase of the scheme, which will be built on a 4.8-acre site at Abbey Meadows. Leicester-based developer GS Developments has partnered with Lovell Partnerships and Nottingham
Community Housing Association (NCHA) in a joint venture.
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The development will include two, three and four-bedroom homes, the first of which are expected to be completed in winter 2021.
Two dementia care homes approved
of five assisted living pods within the grounds. The heated therapy pool at the home will be renovated and new access routes and landscaping added. It will provide 32 new bedrooms at the site on Adbolton Lane.
BSP Consulting was part of the team behind two landmark dementia care facilities that have received planning permission. The company undertook the flood risk assessment, drainage strategy and traffic plan for a scheme that will expand Church Farm at Skylarks in West Bridgford, Nottingham. The development will create extensions to both the ground floor and first floor of the premises, as well as the addition
In addition, BSP provided drainage advice, traffic planning support, swept path analysis, and advice on levels for a scheme at Church Farm at Rusticus on the outskirts of Cotgrave, which is for the fifth phase of Rusticus’ development and will include the addition of 30 new bedrooms, three detached two-bed assisted living pods, an onsite café that will be open to the public, plus further parking and landscaping. Key project consultants for both schemes for Church Farm Care were GraceMachin Planning & Property and Leonard Design Architects. The team successfully identified six “very special circumstances” that fully justify why the schemes must go ahead despite being located within a Green Belt.
Out and about New baby
Mo-numental effort from James
The latest addition to the home of BSP associate director Matt Viggars and his wife Lucy is Hugo Charlie, who weighed 7lb 13oz when he was born in September – a little brother for Teddy, who is now three. Congratulations to the family. ProCon support BSP has become a patron of Procon Leicestershire for 2020, whilst also remaining a patron of Procon Nottinghamshire. BSP was a founding patron of the Nottinghamshire ProCon, which launched in 2018, and business development manager Carrie Booth is a board member. Both organisations are not-for-profit, run by members and hold informative and stimulating events throughout the year for those who work in the property and construction sectors.
Well done to BSP structural technician James Scott who took part in Movember to raise money and awareness around men’s health. The annual event tackles prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention, with supporters across the world encouraged to grow a moustache, move for Movember or host a mo-ment to raise funds for men’s health. https://mobro.co/ architaches?mc=1 He’s a rock n roll star
Escape to victory
Two groups from the Nottingham civils department showed that teamwork made the dream work when they both successfully got out of two escape rooms at Escapologic in Nottingham. Team A escaped in a time of 25.59 and Team B in a time of 43:00 - both well under the hour time limit. Party time for bondholders
Football sponsorship
BSP has sponsored Gonerby U13s who play in Division 1 of the Nottingham YEL League. After this photocall, the team went on to beat Clifton All Whites 2-1 in the Nottingham Cup.
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BSP MD David Sumner was one of a string of performers who took to the stage for the annual fundraising Hot Property event organised by the construction, property and development sector in Nottingham. The sold-out event, held at Pryzm, attracted more than 800 people and raised valuable funds for Switch Up, which inspires young people and their communities to reach their full potential through sport, mentoring and personal development.
Derby Roundhouse rocked to Rio vibes at the Marketing Derby Bondholders Christmas Ball 2019. BSP invited a number of guests to join the company at what has become Derby’s ultimate Christmas party experience. The latest event had the theme of ‘Rio rocks’ and included on-stage entertainment, casino tables and fairground stalls and rides.
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