Company Profile

R.A. Edwards & Partners Ltd is one of Staffordshire’s principle construction companies. The company operates from its purpose built headquarters in Stafford.  Founded in 1973, we have over the years established a reputation for providing a high quality bespoke service for our clients, and for workmanship of the highest possible architectural standards.We are CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme) accredited as a Principle Contractor, and are members of the government backed ‘Constructionline’ for working in the Public Sector.

Introduction

• We have an organisational structure experienced in handling projects of up to approximately £2 million

• Construction managers have many years of experience in the industry

• The team includes professional and technical personnel with memberships of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) 

• Qualifications such as BA/BSc Degrees, HNC’s, NEBOSH and Site Managers Safety Certificates are also held by members of the management team. 

People

• Skilled craftsman are employed in variety of trades • Most site based employees have been CITB (Construction Industry Training

Board) apprentices with the company • Continual training is provided to ensure construction knowledge is regularly

updated and improved  

• We have been awarded the Gold Certificate for our commitment to the CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) 

• Our apprentices have received national recognition in craftsman skills competitions.  

• All employees are CRB checked for working with vulnerable adults and children. 

Training

A comprehensive range of construction services can be provided nationally using our direct employees and an established network of regular sub-contractors, who we have assessed as being compliant with our standards. Our experience includes:- • Residential Properties of Distinction to NHBC Standards.• Extension and Refurbishment of Educational Buildings• Projects within Hospital and Medical Centre Environments• High Security Work in Police and Prison Buildings• Framework and Schedule of Rates Contracts• Social Housing and Care Home refurbishment• Listed Building and Church Restoration• Construction and Refurbishment of Leisure Facilities• Upgrading of Fire Protection• Industrial Units• Landscaping Schemes• Commercial Work and Retail Projects• Building Maintenance• Disabled Access (DDA) Work

Services provided

Commercial, Industrial and Retail

The refurbishment of the reception area and frontage. The refurbishment of the reception area involved removing the existing reception counter, and forming new opening in walls. Once removed the internal walls were plastered, a 600 x 600mm suspended ceiling was installed with new lighting and a new purpose built glazed security screen with worktop was fitted. All walls and woodwork were decorated and new carpet was laid to the floor.

The refurbishment of the frontage involved the removal of the existing single glazed timber windows which we replaced with new Georgian style softwood windows including a new curved double glazed bay window to match. The existing brickwork was rendered, a new hardwood door installed and new signage was fitted.

 

Frisby & Co. Solicitors

The project was the conversion of an office into four surgery dental practice with ancillary areas. The building was re-roofed and dry lined internally. We carried out mechanical and electrical installations to provide new heating, ventilation, air conditioning, data and services for specialist dental equipment in each of the 4No. surgeries and x ray room. 

A small single story was constructed to provide additional work office space. Externally the brickwork was stripped of masonry paint, repointed using lime mortar works and the existing metal windows were replaced hardwood windows to match the rest of building. 

The carpark was resurfaced with tarmac and parking bays were marked. The surgery was made secure with the installation of perimeter railing andgates.

 

Smile Style Dentist Surgery

 

Public Sector

This project involved the erection of a new steel framed structure to form a new dining area for approximately 60 diners. The extension has been enclosed using a curved shaped metal roof cladding system and an aluminium curtain walling system being installed along the front elevation. To provide new facilities and a link to the new dining area alterations were carried out to the existing school teaching, administrative and food preparation areas.

Belgrave High School

 

The works at the above were carried out in five phases over thirty-one weeks in a live Nursing Home. The works involved carrying out internal alterations to the existing buildings to bring the existing home up to the National Minimum Care Home Standards.

To achieve this we employed an asbestos removal contractor to remove all the existing asbestos containing materials from the building. Where asbestos had been removed or additional demolition had taken place we carried out essential fire protection works to create fire resistant walls below and above ceilings using a mixture of fire curtains, intumescent insulation slabs, foam and mastic. In addition new fire rated internal doorsets were also installed to provide additional fire protection and safe escape route for residents in the event of a fire. Mechanical and Electrical alterations were also carried out in all areas to provide more efficient services, lighting, heating, and wash facilities. Each phase was finished with new suspended ceilings, decoration and flooring. 

Bilbrook House Nursing Home 

We completed Internal Alterations and general internal refurbishment of the existing boys changing rooms at the above to provide them with 8No. Showers, new Ash hardwood benching, new ceramic sanitaryware, cubicles and vanity units.  The old sanitaryware, cubicles, fittings, flooring and internal block wall were removed. A new block wall was constructed to provide space for a larger shower area and walls were made good. All the walls were tiled from floor to ceiling using a glazed white 150 x 150mm tile complete with a single Victorian green contrast band. The floor was levelled using a self-levelling screed and a green Polysafe non-slip sheet vinyl with coved skirting was laid. New cubicles and semi recessed vanity units were installed to house new sanitaryware and we completed the job by fitting Mirrors, Toilet Roll Holders, Soap Dispensers and Paper Towel Dispensers.

Chasewater Outdoor Education Centre

The works at the above were to construct a new single story secure changing room facility including drainage, services and infrastructure for the local parish council playing fields.  The changing room block consisted of traditional cavity wall construction with a plain tiled pitched roof. Steel doors were installed to the external walls to provide access to the changing block while providing maximum security against vandalism.

Internally the changing block consisted of identical home and away dressing rooms which contained a shower area, toilet area and changing area. All the floors were tiled with 150 x 150mm non slip quarry tiles and walls were painted fair faced blockwork. Both shower areas were tiled floor to ceiling. In addition a referee changing area and an accessible W.C were also provided.

Coven Playing Fields Pavilion

The construction of a new Technology block, comprising of two new classrooms, a technical area and new corridor. The project also included the refurbishment of three existing classrooms, an IT area and teacher offices within the existing school building.

Works comprised of new foundations, drainage installation and brickwork/blockwork construction. A completely new roof construction and felt roof was installed over the new floor area with remedial works around new rooflights. New mechanical and electrical services were installed throughout the existing building and the new block with IT equipment installed by Staffordshire County Council to all classrooms. Electric and Mechanical services were also installed for new drills, saws, grinders, furnaces, lathes, etc.  The internal fit out also included worktops, pinboards and sink installation. External works included extending the existing car parking facilities to provide disabled bays and off-loading bays

 

Edgecliff High School

The works at the above comprised of the internal refurbishment works to the Main Entrance, Visitors Reception, Admin Office, Toilets, Dining Hall and external works to form a new outside dining area. The works were carried out during the school holidays and enabled the Business and Enterprise College to gain Academy status.

The works included the removal of existing features which were replaced new finishes to walls and floors, the supply and fit of new furniture, new ceilings, new doors, and upgraded lighting to all areas. Externally new astro turf coverings were laid, new signage was fitted and outdoor furniture and canopies were all installed.

Fair Oak Academy

The works involved constructing a traditional single story cavity wall extension to the rear of the existing school. The roof was constructed from composite insulated standing seam roof panels to match the existing school roof supported by steel purlins. The works also include mechanical and electrical services, plastering, suspended ceiling installation, installation of external windows and doors, installation of kitchen fittings, wall tiling, flooring, decoration and external drainage works. The works commenced in July 2010 two weeks before the school Summer Holiday and were completed in time for the extension to be used on the first day of term following the Summer Holiday.

 

Hollywall Primary School

The project brief was to extend and remodel the existing kitchen to create a new learning resource area. The works began by removing the old kitchen equipment and supplies. Internal walls were removed and new opening were created. To create additional floor space we infilled the adjacent under croft with new aluminium curtain walling to encourage natural light in to the room. All the walls were drylined, skimmed and decorated in the school colours.

In addition we installed a new suspended ceiling, laid high quality carpet tiles to cover the floor, carried out extensive electrical alterations and installed Air conditioning. The new learning area is separated from the rest of the school by a purpose built sliding partition that can be withdrawn if extra space is required to create a larger flexible open plan learning area.

 

Wolgarston High School, Penkridge

Residential Services

Construction of new timber framed two storey; 5 bedroom dwelling with a traditional appearance internally and externally in line with the architects design. The property is timber framed with brickwork and rendered cladding to the exterior walls with feature stone detailing and quality oak timber feature detailing to the front and rear elevations. Oak windows and doors were fitted throughout the property and a feature oak staircase was installed as a focal point in the entrance hall.

 

Holly Lodge, Brocton

The site comprises of five stunning barn conversions together with five three bedroom houses in the village of Colton. The five houses are split between two blocks.

The first block containing plots 1, 2 and 3 and the second plots 4 and 5. Each of the five houses boasts luxury kitchens, quality bathrooms, underfloor heating, hardwood internal joinery features and all covered by a NHBC Build mark Warranty.

 

Little Hay House Development

The site comprises of five stunning barn conversions together with five three bedroom houses in the village of Colton. There are five barns each boasting luxury kitchens, quality bathrooms, underfloor heating, hardwood internal joinery features, timber double glazed windows,  and all are covered by a NHBC Build mark Warranty.

Little Hay Barn Conversion Development

The project was to construct a new three story building consisting of 16 luxury apartments located just outside Stafford Town Centre. There are a mixture of one and two bed apartments each containing an open plan kitchen, living area, and a fully tiled quality bathroom. Internally the apartments are finished with oak flooring and high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. We have provided underfloor heating in each apartment controlled via digital room stats. A secure carpark complete with Automated Gates is provided to the rear of the building for all residents. The project is covered by the NHBC Build mark warranty.

Penkvale Mews - Apartments

The works at the above began with the demolition of the existing 1950’s property that occupied the site.  Using the existing footprint of the demolished property we constructed a modern two storey, four bedroom family home.

The property features brickwork and rendered cladding to the exterior walls with feature stone detailing and quality oak timber feature detailing to the front and rear elevations. Oak windows and doors were fitted throughout the property and a feature oak window and staircase in the entrance foyer provide a stunning focal point upon entry to the property. 

Robin Heath, Brocton

Historic Buildings

We have carried out on-going repair and maintenance works at Shugborough over the past three years. The works we have carried out are in conjunction with the National Trust and English Heritage and include flooring repairs to the main house, lime plaster repairs inside the Victorian Kitchen, refurbishment of the estate entrance gates and gate houses, decoration works to the visitors centre, internal alterations to the visitors café, re-roofing of Estate Buildings, replacement of original doors, and fire protection improvement works.

Shugborough Hall Estate

Fire Protection

The works at the above were Fire safety works to enable compliance with Regulatory Reform Order 2005. The works included the replacement or upgrading of existing internal panelled hardwood doors, and upgrading walls above ceiling levels to maintain the walls fire rating integrity. 

Cicely Haughton - Fire protection

Disabled Adaptations

The works were to completely refurbish the Murray House building and to provide additional DDA facilities. All the existing mechanical and electrical services were stripped out and replaced with new including the installation of underfloor heating to the ground floor. The existing ground floors were removed and a new structural slab constructed to take the new heating installation. A new staircase was also installed to building regulation standards which leads to a new bedroom and an en-suite for staff members. The ground floor has been completely reconfigured to introduce three new shower areas and bedrooms. The main shower room and adjacent bedroom has electrically operated hoists for disabled users and a conservatory was constructed to the front of the building which also provides access to the main entrance.

Standon Bowers Outdoor Education Centre - Murray House

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R. A. Edwards & Partners Ltd.Unit 1Tilcon AvenueStaffordST18 0YJ

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