www.ygc.wales
Quantity Surveying & Cost Consultancy | Flood & Coastal
Infrastructure & Transport Design | Building Control | Management Systems
Environmental Consultancy | Building Design & Property Surveying
Who we are and what we do YGC is a multidisciplinary consultancy established by Gwynedd Council in 1996. We are the largest local authority run consultancy in Wales, working with an extensive and varied list of clients in both the public and private sectors. We offer a range of services, including: • • •
Design and maintenance of roads Structures and buildings Respond to the risk of flooding in coastal areas
We ensure that the environment is protected at all times during construction and have tailored our services to meet customer demand. We are based in Gwynedd in north Wales over three locations - our main office in Caernarfon and offices at Pwllheli and Dolgellau.
Your ‘One Stop Shop’ providing innovative and sustainable solutions, to meet your planning, design, and project delivery needs.
Environmental Consultancy Flood & Coastal Building Design & Property Surveying Infrastructure & Transport Design Building Control Management Systems Quantity Surveying & Cost Consultancy
Environmental Consultancy The sustainable development, management and enhancement of our natural environment is critical to our decision-making processes so that we make sure that we meet our present demands without compromising the needs of future generations. Our team has more than 15 years’ experience of providing environmental solutions for development projects, including major transport infrastructure, building, coastal protection and land drainage schemes.
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Ecological Impact Assessment
Protected Species Surveys
Environmental and Ecological Clerk of Works
Habitats Regulations Assessment
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Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
Environmental Impact Assessment
Our services include:
Ecological Planning Advice
CEEQUAL Assessment
WelTAG Assessment
Invasive Species Management Plans
Strategic Environmental Assessment
GIS Digital Mapping
Habitat Management Plans
Our local knowledge and effective collaboration with design teams, contractors
and
statutory
environmental bodies provides value for money in delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that minimise the impact on the natural environment.
Flood & Coastal FCERM As our climate changes and weather patterns become more unpredictable, the risk of flooding to our communities will increase. Pressure on the coast - from coastal erosion and flooding - is also an ever present threat. Our team has expertise in a range of flood risk and drainage related disciplines including the delivery of numerous flood alleviation schemes. With an emphasis on innovative solutions, we are able to take a scheme from conception to construction, including all steps in between – hydrology, hydraulic modelling, structural design, community engagement etc.
Flood Modelling
Watershed Analysis
Flood Consequence Assessment
Flood Risk and Drainage Planning Advice
Hydrology Assessment (FEH, ReFH)
Hydraulic Assessment of Structures
Surface Water Drainage Design
Our services include:
Asset Inspections
T98 Inspections
Flood Risk Activity Permit Advice
CCTV Survey and Mapping
Harbour Dredging Strategy
Coastal Surveys
Highway Drainage Design
We are able to assist in all aspects of drainage; from highway and surface water drainage design, to CCTV surveys of existing drainage networks and culverts.
Building Design & Property Surveying Our team of Architects, Building & Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers and Clerk of Works have designed many public buildings. Our mix of traditional skills and innovation means that team members are able to design and refurbish buildings with sustainable and environmental features which blend in with the landscape whilst meeting all building regulations requirements.
Our services include: Architectural Design Planning / Listed Building / Building Regulations Applications Measured Surveys
Building Surveying and Inspections Project Management / Lead Consultant / Lead Designer Drainage Solutions Feasibility Studies
Interior Design
Client Adviser 3D Visualisation and BIM
Undertaking role of CDM Principal Designer and Designer Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Contract Administration Clerk of Works
We aim to deliver creative design solutions that address complex and challenging issues within the client’s budget.
Infrastructure & Transport Design Established in 1996, our Infrastructure and Transport Design team has a vast amount of experience in designing and delivering Civil Engineering projects. We have been working with Welsh Government, Local Authorities and other public agencies for many years, together with the private sector, to deliver a varying portfolio of infrastructure projects. Our highly skilled engineering teams are drawn from multidisciplinary backgrounds to offer a comprehensive project team for projects of any nature and scale.
Our services include:
Infrastructure Project Delivery
Water and Waste Water Engineering
Highway Design
Geotechnical Engineering
Harbours and Marinas
Transportation Engineering
Bridge And Retaining Structures Design, Inspection and Management
YGC has developed a culture of collaboration with a pro-active working ethos, ensuring that the client’s needs are satisfied.
Building Control Our professionally qualified team of Building Control Surveyors offer a comprehensive check of drawings, specifications and regular site inspections during the construction process. Our friendly and approachable team offers pre application advice meetings to discuss proposals to ensure that design issues and construction matters are addressed at an early stage. The Building Regulations ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings and cover saving energy, access and use of buildings.
Our services include:
Building Control - Plan Checking and Site Inspections
LABC Partnership
Pre Application Advice
Dangerous Structures
Chartered Services
Outside Events
Property Naming
LABC Building Excellence Awards
Under the national “LABC Partnership Agreement�, our team are partnered with over 30 companies in north Wales ranging from designers and architects to developers.
Robert Williams from YGC presenting Bangor University with their Level 5 Green Dragon certificate.
Management Systems Our Systems Team provides consultancy services in design, development, implementation, maintenance and auditing of management systems. The team are a part of the BSi Approved Consultant Programme, they have the experience and expertise to deliver the following management systems:• • • •
Quality (ISO9001) Environmental (ISO14001) Occupational Health & Safety (OHSAS18001) Green Dragon and BS8555
Our services include:
Review of Present Working Practices and Gap Analysis
Develop System Specific Policies
Establishing and Documenting Procedures and Processes
Internal Audits Including Pre External Assessment
Support Through The Certification Process
Regular Legislation Updates
YGC can lead your company through the process of developing a management system and external certification. We will guide and provide on-going support to clients long after certification has been achieved.
Quantity Surveying & Cost Consultancy We provide cost estimating, procurement, project management and other specialist consultancy services to both public and private sector clients. Our team delivers a comprehensive service of expert construction and engineering consulting with particular attention to optimising client risk, improving awareness of value and assuring full supervision and detailing of costs on behalf of the client from start to completion of multifaceted projects.
Our services include:
Accredited NEC Project Management and Supervision
Dispute Resolution
Procurement and Contract Strategy Formation
Lead and Administer the Procurement Process
Project Evaluation
Post-contract Cost Control and Change Management
Risk Management and Value Engineering
Pre-contract Cost Estimation and Planning
Why not take a look at our website where you can see: • Our portfolio of projects and awards across our services • The latest news and engaging event updates • Further information about YGC
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Our experienced and professionally qualified staff offer a friendly and bilingual service across many different sectors from Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building Design and Building Control.