In focusIssue Number 13, Summer 2019

Welcom e t o t he Sum m er 2019 Kershaw Group Newslet t er .

Following an extremely busy end to 2018, we are proud to report the first half of 2019 has proven to be equally as rewarding. T R Freeman has been working on several projects ranging from education to leisure. Kershaw Insulation has continued their excellent work within the housing sector and Kershaw Mechanical Services have started work on some major local developments. 2019 has also seen DigiCollab go from strength to strength with major projects underway for some of the UK's leading organisations.

T R Freem an is delight ed t o have com plet ed t he roof ing elem ent on a £10m ill ion st at e-of -t he-ar t hospice, designed by Barefoot & Gil les Archit ect s, for East Anglia Children?s Hospices (EACH) in Fram ingham Ear l, Nor folk .

Offering a lifeline to children and families, EACH provides palliative care to hundreds of youngsters with

life-limiting and life-threating conditions. The new building,

known as ?The nook?, will replace the current

premises in Quidenham.

T R Freeman was appointed by the main contractor RG Carter to install

FOAMGLAS® insulation

and Falzinc to multiple roof

areas with dark Falzinc Fascias

and Soffits to tiled areas.

The ?nook? will include a far larger care area than that

provided at their current home in Quidenham. It will have activity areas for arts, crafts and play, a hydrotherapy pool, a state-of-the-art sensory room, dedicated therapy rooms and a music studio. In addition, it will provide more space for clinical care and improved medical and nursing equipment, a large outside space and specialist quiet haven area for families.

The final touches are now being applied to the nook, which is due to complete later in the year.

For more information on EACH and how to support the nook appeal visit: www.each.org.uk/the-nook

Cinewor ld O2 - LONDONKershaw Mechanical Services is delight ed t o have com plet ed works at t he new ly expanded, st at e-of -t he-ar t Cinewor ld at t he O2 ent er t ainm ent venue.

The expansion makes it London?s largest cinema, with over 4500 seats and the introduction of an additional eight screens offering VIP and 4DX experiences. The new additions make it one of the UK?s most technologically advanced cinemas.

Kershaw Mechanical Services provided a full mechanical service installation including a building management system, air conditioning, heating and ventilation for the 19 screen cinema.

The work was undertaken by the Special Projects Division in Kershaw Mechanical Services and follows a long line of previous Cineworld projects.

Colin Newstead, Kershaw Mechanical Services, Special Projects Division said: ?We are delighted to have completed works on this ultra-modern cinema located within the iconic O2 building. We have a long-standing relationship with Cineworld and we are proud to have completed yet another project with them?.

East Anglia Children?s Hospices (EACH) - NORFOLK

Mike Page Aer ial Phot ography

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KERSHAW MECHANICAL SERVICES Kershaw Mechanical Services t akes a look back at t he

recent ly com plet ed work on phase one of t he

developm ent for a new 155,000 sq f t of f ice and

laborat ory developm ent .

Located at Granta Park, a scientific research centre eight miles from Cambridge city centre, the first phase of the

build covered the eastern and central wings and includes laboratories, offices, a

connecting winter garden, landscaped terraces and an

outdoor amphitheatre.

Kershaw Mechanical Services were

contracted to undertake the full design and installation, testing and commissioning of the Mechanical and electrical building services for the new

development.

This included the design, drawings and

coordination from stage 4 of the design

process - producing a full BIM Level 2 model with full

COBie data deliverables.

The mechanical and electrical installation was Kershaw Mechanical Services biggest to-date, with an M&E value of over £22million and over 250 Kershaw operatives assigned to the project during peak times. It included laboratory and office ventilation systems, fume cupboard extraction system and full laboratory gases, low-temperature hot water and processed chilled water systems, fire protection and a Building Management System. Electrical works included internal and external lighting, data and telecommunication installation, security systems and fire alarm, UPS and backup generator supply.

As with any build of this scale, Kershaw Mechanical Services was working to an extremely tight programme and needed to ensure it followed a well-planned schedule where all trades were able to work onsite at the same time.

One of the challenges the team on-site had to overcome was the fact the ceiling voids were extremely tight,

meaning that effective clash detection at the planning stage was critical. Kershaw Mechanical Services utilised their internal BIM team so they were able to ensure that the planning, prioritising of areas and coordination was fully within their control.

The expertise of their drawing team, who produced highly accurate Stage 5 3D models, was instrumental in the decision to use Kershaw?s in-house pre-fabrication facilit ies to produce pipe and ductwork ahead of programme.

With quality control a priority, and to make sure there were no leaks or undetected problems, Kershaw undertook full NDT testing on the prefabricated items before installation allowing for the smooth and efficient delivery of works.

Kershaw?s ability to control the production of the pre-fabricated items meant they were able to work efficiently with the other trades on-site and ensure the services were fitted neatly and efficiently within the programme.

The development included several laboratories, each of which is pressure controlled and need to be operated independently of one another.

The Kershaw team had to make sure they maintained pressure regimes throughout the development, but with a well-executed design and install, again utilising their internal teams, they successfully achieved this. The commissioning met with all client requirements and an innovative, layered laboratory design ensured services to individual laboratories can be changed without affecting the others.

The development of the new headquarters started in late 2016, with M&E service commencing in May 2017 and it was handed over, to client satisfaction, in November 2018. The building will house over 500 staff members and will utilise ?smart? technology and help to ensure it operates at optimum capacity throughout its lifetime.

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

T R Freem an has com plet ed cladding works on t he of f ice developm ent on Plot 270 at t he Cam br idge Science Park .

Awarded the contract by main contractors Kier Construction, the much anticipated 50,000ft grade ?A? office space and associated external works is part of a phased redevelopment of various existing plots including three office/R&D buildings.

Designed by BDP architects, the state of the art office block combines a structural steel frame with concrete floors and lift shafts, whilst the external façade has been made up of multi-tone rainscreen panels, with ribbon windows and curtain walled main entrance.

The 4-storey office space comes as the second phase of the development, following the completion of a 200 space car park.

T R Freeman was responsible for the design, supply and installation of Kingspan Longspan Flat panels, in a Goosewing Grey finish and the ACM Rainscreen cladding to the main elevations and stairwell. T R Freeman also installed PPC aluminium column casings and between curtain walling to the South West Elevation and anodised aluminium channel and PPC capping to the roof parapet.

Gary Webb, Director, T R Freeman said: ?We are thrilled to have completed the cladding works for this striking development.? He continued ?The building looks stunning and the choice of cladding works perfectly for the high-tech environment of the Cambridge Science Park?

The Cambridge Science Park is a stone?s throw from T R Freemans head office and comprises 150 acres, 1.7 million sq ft of high technology and laboratory buildings.

PLOT 270 - Cambridge

Kershaw Insulat ion has fur t her st rengt hened t heir relat ionship w it h qualit y housebuilder CALA Hom es Nor t h Hom e Count ies.

Demonstrating their expertise in insulation services,

Kershaw Insulation has once again been selected by CALA

Homes North Home Counties to provide loft and cavity

wall insulation services for one of their latest

developments.

Kershaw will be using their specialist new-build division

on the Bassingbourn based development, which will be

made up by a beautiful collection of sixteen 3, 4 & 5

bedroom modern family homes.

The Bassingbourn site is in a prime location and just a

stone?s throw away from Kershaw Insulation?s head office.

It provides the perfect balance of close-knit village life

and green countryside lifestyle with the convenience of

nearby Royston and Cambridge.

Speaking of the contract Russ Crane, Director of Sales,

Kershaw Insulation said ?This contract demonstrates the

growing relationship we have with CALA Homes North

Home Counties. We are delighted to be working on

another one of their exclusive development sites.? He

continued ?We will be utilising our vast experience within

the new-build sector to ensure the installation of the roof

and cavity wall insulation runs smoothly, on time and to

budget.?

CALA Homes Nor t h Home Count ies - BASSINGBOURN

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

Kershaw Mechanical Services Facil i t ies Managem ent Division is celebrat ing af t er secur ing t wo new Planned Prevent at ive Maint enance (M&E) cont ract s w it h in t he educat ion sect or .

The contracts, which were awarded by School Smart consultants consist of a one-year contract for the Attigo Academy Trust ? which was formed from four schools in Enfield joining together and a two-year contract for

Woodbridge High School, Woodford, Essex.

School Smart Consultants provides a personal and professional service

to the education sector. Specialising in construction

and procurement requirements

Phil Garland, Key Accounts and Operations Manager, said ?We are delighted to have been awarded two new contracts within the education sector. It is an area we are extremely

experienced in and we are looking forward to

introducing our knowledge to the schools.? He continued

?PPM is vital to maximise asset lifespan and avoid costly

unplanned downtime and repairs ? at Kershaw, we look to be our clients'

technical eyes and ears ? ensuring their building is running smoothly at all t imes."

School Smart - NATIONAL

Snowdon Hom es - NATIONAL

Cambridge Innovat ion Park - WATERBEACH

Kershaw Mechanical Services, Facilit ies Maintenance Division have secured a major new PPM (Planned Preventat ive Maintenance) cont ract close t o home.

The contract comes via Cambridge Innovation Parks Limited (?CIPL?) and is for the maintenance on Blenheim House and Stirling House located at CIPL?s North campus in Waterbeach.

Cambridge Innovation Park combines premium serviced office space with additional amenities to create an ideal environment for high-tech companies - from their very inception through to the point at which they need to start scaling up.

Richard Royal, General Manager, KMS, Facilities Management Division said ?Regular maintenance is essential to any building. Following a regular planned maintenance programme reduces the risk of system breakdowns - which in turn can result in building downtime and unexpected costs.? He continued ?We are delighted to be working with CIPL on this contract given the buildings are just a stone?s throw from our head office. We hope this is just the start of a long-term business relationship?.

Kershaw Insulat ion is delight ed t o have been awarded t he lof t and cavit y wall inst allat ion for t hree new housing developm ent s.

Awarded the contracts by Snowdon Homes Ltd, Kershaw Insulation will be working across the three sites located in Irthlingborough, Blaby & Dunstable.

Using their dedicated new build insulation division, Kershaw?s fully trained installers and project teams will be on hand to offer advice and guidance throughout the development.

To ensure the insulation is installed in the most effective and efficient means possible, blown cavity wall insulation will be used across the sites. This method will allow building work to continue whilst the insulation is being installed.

Kershaw Insulation will also be fitting mineral fibre insulation for the loft insulation, which provides a simple and effective way to reduce heat loss in the buildings, and has been designed to achieve the U values required by building regulations.

Snowdon Homes is a privately-owned housebuilding and development company based in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire. They specialise in planning, designing, and building residential development sites and affordable housing projects throughout the Midlands and East of England with their Housing Association partners.

Client Fit out - CAMBRIDGE

T R Freem an has com plet ed t he cladding elem ent of a new ret irem ent l iving schem e in St Albans.

Appointed by main contractor Hill, T R Freeman was

responsible for the design, development drawings and

installation of the Zinc cladding to the purpose-built flats

being constructed at Betty Entwistle House, Holyrood

Crescent.

The accommodation, which has been described as a

mixed-use flexicare scheme, and which will be the first of

its kind to be created by St Albans District Council, will

provide 40 modern apartments for residents who require

additional care or support in their own homes.

Designed by GHM Partnership Ltd, the accommodation

block has 0.8mm VMZinc cladding in Pigmento Brown

with standard width angled standing seams installed to

the 3rd floor, to create a contemporary and modern look.

Gary Webb, Director said ?We are proud to have been

selected to undertake the cladding element of this

development. The apartment block will provide much

needed, modern sheltered accommodation for the local

area?. He continued ?The use of the VMZinc cladding in

Pigmento Brown will provide a high-end look that blends

well with other coloured materials and showcases the

naturally grained texture of pre-weathered zinc.?

Construction started in summer 2018, with the first wave

of residents expected to move in during the summer of

2019.

CHAS Prem ium Plus - ACCREDITATIONKershaw Mechanical Services and T R Freem an were in high spir it s fol low ing com plet ing t he CHAS Enhanced assessm ent s and ver if icat ion.

These were required to achieve the CHAS Premium Plus Accreditation - designed to accommodate the growing needs and requirements for both contractors and clients.

The Premium Plus accreditation requires the Health & Safety Assessment, completed with SIX additional verified question sets, demonstrating full PAS91 compliance PLUS the increasingly requested Modern Slavery and Anti-Bribery and Corruption question set.

Brick Kiln Farm - FAKENHAM

Kershaw Insulat ion is dem onst rat ing it s exper t ise af t er being appoint ed by Lovell Hom es t o inst all Tim ber Fram e and Lof t Insulat ion at t he Br ick Kiln Farm Developm ent .

As one of Lovell Homes? flagship sites, the development in partnership with Clarion will see 78 houses with countryside views built, bringing much-needed accommodation to the area. The 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes will provide the perfect base for young professionals, growing families and downsizers.

Lovell Homes have over 40 years? experience in the development of high-quality, innovatively designed apartments, townhouses and family homes across the country ? with a specific focus on creating a welcoming community where people want to live.

Russ Crane, Director of Sales, Kershaw Insulation said ?We were appointed to deliver insulation services at Brick Kiln Farm after assisting Lovell Homes with product specification? he continued ?We were also able to show our quality of workmanship on a similar site, which helped to demonstrate our experience and expertise.?

A completion date for the Show Homes is expected summer 2019 with the remainder of the site being completed by December 2020.

Bet t y Ent w ist le House - ST ALBANS

Universit y of Bedfordshire STEM Building - LUTONKershaw Mechanical Services is delight ed t o have com plet ed t he M&E works on t he new STEM building for t he Universit y of Bedfordshire.

The building, based at the Luton campus, has now officially been handed over in readiness for

the start of the new academic year in September 2019.

Appointed by main contractor RG Carter, Kershaw Mechanical Services provided a full mechanical and electrical installation for the four-storey building.

The mechanical elements of the installation include gas-fired boilers, an air source heat pump and chillers serving a four-pipe fan coil unit heating

and cooling system throughout the 600m2 building. A mechanical

ventilation system including roof-mounted air handling units

and ductwork and specialist systems (such as medical gasses, fume extract

from fume cupboards) were supplied and installed. The installation also includes a

rainwater harvesting system and purified water systems. The electrical installation included all power, lighting, data, fire alarm, photovoltaic array system and security.

The building will allow the university to promote the value of science and engineering to local schools and the wider Bedfordshire community.

T R Freem an is delight ed t o have st ar t ed work on

houses at t he brand-new 60 hom e

developm ent -Milest ones in Por ingland, Nor folk .

Awarded the contract by house-builder Bennett Homes which has just been named House Builder of the Year for the fifth time in its history, T R Freeman will be installing 0.7mm Falzinc roofing and cladding to the distinguished 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes.

The contemporary development, which has been architect-designed with a superior specification includes the latest energy efficiency features and spacious open plan living spaces. The use of the Falzinc roofing and cladding gives the development a distinctive appearance ? setting it apart from other new homes.

The development which is being built by Bennett Homes ? an award-winning family-run company which has been creating high-quality homes in East Anglia for more than 70 years? ? will bring much-needed housing to the area. Located just four miles from the Centre of Norwich, Poringland is home to a host of amenities such as restaurants, supermarkets, schools and medical centres ? making it the ideal family location.

T R Freeman has completed the first batch of houses on-site and will be looking to complete the development by late 2019.

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White Rose Park - NORWICH

Kershaw Insulat ion is pleased t o have been awarded t he cont ract t o install lof t and cavit y wall insulat ion on t he new Whit e Rose Park development in Norwich, Norfolk.

Awarded the contract by Persimmon Homes Anglia, Kershaw Insulation will be utilising their experience and expertise to install the loft and cavity wall insulation to the development which offers a mix of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes and 2 bedroom apartments.

Appealing to young professionals and families alike the development is in an excellent location and near to the Norfolk Broads and nature reserves and with fantastic transport links by road, rail and air.

Russ Crane, Director of Sales, Kershaw Insulation said ?We are really pleased to have been awarded the insulation contract for White Rose Park from Persimmon Homes Anglia. This is a new Persimmon region for us and we hope to continue to build on the relationship with future contracts.?

Persimmon Homes have been building homes since 1972, and have over 400 prime locations nationwide, helping thousands of people find their perfect home.

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SPOTLIGHT ON...SPOTLIGHT ON...DIGICOLLAB At DigiCollab, we love f inding t echnological solut ions t o const ruct ion indust ry challenges.

This year we have responded to a variety of requirements ranging from Big Data management for a large pharmaceutical client in Cambridge, to BIM-FM support for a genomics Client in the South East and scan-to-BIM projects including a heritage museum structure in London.

Our services span project work-stages 1-7 enabling us to solve design and construction challenges for a variety of project stakeholders.

Our 4 services are:

- Client BIM Consulting

- Designer BIM Support

- Project BIM Management

- Post-handover Digital Support

In t h is issue, we w il l focus on 7 dif ferent 3D scanning and visualisat ion capabil i t ies and t he benef it s t hey deliver .

Her it age Buildings - we can perform scanning work specifically for heritage structures. The benefit being we can produce models and drawings where limited or no dimensional records exist helping document some of the most historically rich structures.

Space Planning - we can provide 3D surveying to create massed models for space planning purposes. Our space planning models offer the advantages of known volumes, heights, areas, wall thicknesses and void depths in addition to traditional measurement.

Scan-t o-BIM - we offer scan-to-BIM solutions to create intelligent models from survey data. The positive being these models are a digital representation of your asset allowing you to visualise, plan and maintain your building with justified data.

Record of Inst allat ion - we can perform as-built scans and record scanning. The benefit of this scanning is it allows a comparison of Client brief and design intent to physical install conditions. This service gives Client confidence verification work has been performed.

Refurbishm ent Project s - we can provide models for the specific purpose of refurbishment and remodelling projects. The advantage of our refurbishment models is they support Designers in understanding the interfaces and relationships between existing and new buildings.

Object Creat ion - we can create 3D objects, models and content libraries. The Client benefit is we can convert existing objects to accurate model representation - be it bespoke laboratory equipment, mechanical components or architectural entourage.

Ret rospect ive Modell ing - we provide retrospective modelling work from our scan and survey data. The advantage is you can unify and refresh modelling and design performed over time. We can bring your old projects up to date with their current condition.

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?...Point cloud scanning is a fantastic way to capture a record of an existing building or site. The data captured can be used to produce floor plans, elevations or a full 3D model. This can really help deliver certainty when working on an existing building...? Richard Flynn, DigiCollab

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NEWS IN BRIEFKershaw Mechanical Services has...

...Seen the promotion of Luke Ashton from Operations Director to Managing Director and Andrew Saunders promoted into the position of Operations Director for the company.

...Seen Rebecca Walpole promoted to Special Projects Divisional Manager, following the retirement of Martin Stacey.

...Seen Chris Halls Promoted to Drawing Office Manager and Mark Underwood to Pre-construction Manager.

T R Freem an has...

...Completed work on Manor Preparatory school, which involved installing Kalzip Standing Seam metal sheeting over two roofs and Sika-Trocal green roof, complete with man safe system on a third roof

...Handed over phase one of the Whichcote House development in Cambridge to the main developer which entailed the installation of 0.8mm VM Zinc Sine Wave cladding and associated capping and downpipes to the block of 11 state-of-the-art apartments.

...Completed work on the student accommodation buildings for Churchill College in Cambridge, which included the installation of the copper roofs, underlay, insulation, vapour barrier to the 3 buildings.

Kershaw Insulat ion has...

...Taken its insulation services to a range of commercial buildings, working with some of the country's leading contractors.

...Undertaken air leakage testing services for leading house-builders and developers on a variety of different sites across the country.

...Continued its successful relationship with Bovis Homes Northern Counties.

DigiCollab has....

...Supported students at Impington Village College with their entry into the TeenTech competition, where they were placed second in their category.

Kershaw Group has.....

...Presented Magpas with a cheque for over £3000 following earlier fundraising activities.

...Booked to attend the 2019 East Cambridge Business Boost Exhibition, taking place on November 14th at the Littleport Leisure Centre.

...Supported the WWT Anglia Health and Safety Event, Trinity Park, Ipswich which is taking place 2nd Oct 2019.

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6-A-Side Tr ium ph - CB GROUNDWORKS CUP

The Kershaw group were in high spirits after beating 11 other corporate teams in a Cambridge United, 6-a-side tournament - the CB Groundworks Cup.

Over two dates a total of 24 corporate teams from across Cambridge battled it out under the floodlights on the first team surface.

Donning their football kits the Kershaw team took on the challenge of beating 11 other teams throughout the first evening to secure their place at Grand Final? playing against the victorious team from the second evening of matches.

The Grand Final will take place during half-time at one of Cambridge United's early home fixtures in the 2019/2020 season.

Ian Greenstock, Kershaw Group Managing Director said: ?We are delighted to have proved victorious in the matches.? He continued ?As a company, we are long-term supporters of both grassroots and professional football in Cambridge, therefore it is especially encouraging to see our employees succeed in this tournament?

The CB Groundworks Cup is sponsored by CB Groundworks an Ely based Building and Construction firm who are proud, long-term supporters of the Cambridge United.

Ian Darler, CUFC - CAMBRIDGEKershaw Mechanical Services have helped Cam br idge Unit ed Head Groundsm an and St adium Manager Ian

Dar ler celebrat e 40 years' of service.

Providing sponsorship to Ian, for him to purchase new goal

posts, Kershaw Mechanical Services continue their ongoing support to the club and Ian.

Marking the anniversary, Ian will also be releasing a book - Life's a pitch recollecting the highs and lows of his 40 years so far

at the Abbey Stadium. (photo: L-R Ian Darler, Ian

Greenstock)