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Spring Issue 2012

The in building for 25 years


To mark this great achievement, and to begin the 25th anniversary celebrations in style,

Brymor held a champagne reception at The Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. The event was a great success with over 60 clients attending and showing their support.

This stunning venue is of particular relevance to the company, having carried out the renovation and conversion of the Naval stores building, listed under the Schedule of Ancient Monuments, back

in 2006. This project went on to achieve ‘Highly Commended’ at the 2007 Construction Manager of the Year Awards.

Stephen Morton, Chairman and Founder, said “I am very lucky and proud to have managed this company for the last 25 years and to see the growth and expansion through both good and difficult times.

“Without the support of our client base and the dedication I have received from my loyal staff, we

would not be the success story we are today”. Stephen was also taken back by the support

received from clients stating, “the support from our ever-growing client base for this event has just been overwhelming.

“It has made me realise how far the company has come over the past 25 years and why we continue to be one of the largest, independently-owned construction companies in the South of England”.

12th February 2012 marked a memorable occasion for Brymor; the company reached its 25th Anniversary.

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This fast-track commerical project started on 24th

October 2011 and involved the complete fit-out

of the existing six storey No5. Harbourgate building in

Portsmouth.

This project was due for completion in April 2012,

however we managed to finish earlier than scheduled

meaning Pall Europe could begin the relocation of its staff

to ensure they were out of the old premises in good time.

Brymor are pleased to have also been awarded the

second phase of works, a new Technical Centre of

Excellence.

Handing over Pall EuropeOn Friday 9th March 2012 Brymor handed over

the new state-of-the-art UK offices to Pall Europe,

ahead of schedule and within budget.

The works included:

• New glazed walls

• Solid partitions

• Doors and ironmongery

• Heating systems

• Cooling systems

• Redecoration throughout

• Passenger lift servicing

• New external signs on 5th floor accessed via a cradle

• Upgrades of transformers and substation

• Installation of a new data centre (room within room)

• New lighting

• Installation of new furniture throughout to accommodate 500+ people

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Gary Edmonds (Brymor Project Manager, above right) handing keys over to Brendon Lee of Pall Europe on completion.


Sport England Framework SuccessWe are pleased to announce

that Brymor has been selected by Sport England to support their framework for the Design and Construction of External Sports Lighting / Design and Construction of Innovative Modular Building Solutions / Design and Construction of Building Modernisation Improvements and Upgrades with the area of London and the South East / Design and Construction.

The requirements include visiting and surveying sites for condition and suitability, preparing feasibility reports including outline design proposals, consulting with local Planning and Building Control departments, preparation and submission of necessary Planning and Building Control applications and developing detailed design solutions as well as the construction process itself. The framework will provide Clients with an informed ‘one stop shop’ for their project.

This 4 year framework agreement is a part of a new strategy by Sport England to facilitate the delivery of new and upgraded sports facilities across England initially in support of the £50m inspired themed round of the Places People Play programme, but also subsequent funding programmes.

The framework agreement is also available for use directly by other public sector bodies and National Governing Bodies of Sport, etc in England / the above areas* with the aim that community level projects are provided in line with Sport England’s best practice documentation and Design Guidance Notes. Further information regarding Sport England’s Inspired themed round can be found at www.inspiredfacilities.sportengland.org.

Brymor are also pleased to announce the award of a place on the National Grid Framework.

Contracts Awarded

Pall Europe – New Technical Centre of Excellence, Portsmouth circa £5m

Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust – Internal Alterations at St Ann’s Hospital, Poole 600k

First Wessex – New Build Housing Development at Cody Road, Portsmouth £1m

Portsmouth City Teaching PCT – Refurbishment to Battenburg Health Centre, Portsmouth £300k

Sport England – Building Modernisations, Improvements and Upgrades Framework

National Grid – Major Fabric Framework – Southern Region £1m pa

Highbury College – Extension to Refectory and 6th Form Recreation Area, Portsmouth £450k

Aspire Defence – Wavell Barracks Refurbishment, Aldershot £1.3m

Horatio Properties (Guernsey) Ltd – Refurbishment of Industrial Unit, Lymington £400k

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Brymor are pleased to be carrying a project on behalf of New Park Community Centre, Chichester District Council and Sport England to construct a New Community Centre in the heart of Chichester, West Sussex,

valuing £1.35 Million. The project is progressing well with all involved extremely happy with how the new centre is shaping up. The

brickwork is nearing completion and at present the drum roof is being constructed. Once this has been achieved the single-ply membrane will be applied. The main roof construction commenced early April 2012.

The first phase of the project is currently due for completion in July and the second phase in August. The New Park Community Centre is planning a topping out ceremony for the start of May and anticipates the

Mayor of Chichester will do the honours.

Progress at New Park

Community Centre


This unusual and challenging

project involved the installation

of 12 new tanks each having the

capacity to hold 65,000 to 68,000

pints of beer. The scheme was

carried out in two stages. Stage

one involved the installation of the

steelworks up to the mezzanine floor

and the installation of the basement

tanks. Stage two then incorporated

the construction of the steelworks up

to the roof and the installation of the

top tanks. To conclude the works we

also constructed the roof and carried

out the external cladding together

with blockwork and face brickwork

from floor level up to 5m.

There were many challenges that

our project team faced throughout

the scheme due to the works being

carried out in the middle of a fully

operational brewery. The logistics of

the works, and its deliveries, were

always high on the agenda to ensure

there was minimal disruption to

the brewery’s everyday operations.

Teamwork was a the key, to the

success of this scheme. Brymor

became a part of Fullers Brewery

Completed Project:Completion of Fullers Tank Installation Project, ChiswickValue 1.3mCompleted in 28 weeks

Brymor have been fortunate enough to

be working alongside Fullers Brewery on

numerous projects and therefore jumped at

the chance to be involved in the installation

of the new tank farm at its brewery in

Chiswick, London.

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and incorporated themselves in

to their systems of work where

possible. Brymor aimed to remain

flexible to all requests and the needs

of the brewery at all times.

During the works our team

were faced with the discovery

of an old well. Before the works

could continue the well had to be

decommissioned and dug out. The

first problem faced was how to

remove the well without the risk of

people falling in. After numerous

discussions our subcontract

groundwork’s foreman on site came

up with a clever plan.

Bales of straw were used to

fill the well to the top, eliminating

the hazard of operatives falling in,

allowing the works to be carried

out safely. We then dug four metres

down around the well and removed

the brickwork, once this had

been achieved the straw was also

removed. This approach was not

only the safest option but also very

cost effective and environmentally

friendly, as the straw was then taken

back and reused.

The well was

finally capped and

concreted over and

the programme of

works continued.

There were many challenges that our project team faced throughout the scheme due to the works being carried out in the middle of a fully operational brewery.

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IT’S A FACT“2011 was a record year

for construction, with a growth in volume of

about 9.5%.”



A fter fantastic success in the regional heats the students

at Wavell School were invited to represent the UK in the 5th Japan Rock Challenge Event and on the 29th January 2012, 14 members of the Wavell Rock Challenge Team and two members of staff flew out to Tokyo to have an experience of a lifetime.

The Rock Challenge event went very well and the school’s performance with the help of the Japanese students

(who were brought on the stage to dance with the students at the end of their piece) was a huge success. Phil Branch, Director of Expressive Arts explained “If you could have

seen the look on the faces of the Japanese students I think the theme of the Rock Challenge Japan this year ‘Healing Through The Arts’ could clearly be seen –

even if not all of them had learnt the choreography we had sent out to each school.

In the audience were four students representing a school in the north of Japan that had been swamped by the tsunami. 90% of the population of the school died in those terrible few minutes. It was very moving to have them comment on how good it was to have students from the other side of the world come to Japan to show their support and it made them feel like they were not forgotten after the ‘media

circus’ that had engulfed them after the tsunami.

A student summed up the whole experience as ‘just brilliant’. Phil Branch was proud to say that the students were fantastic ambassadors not only for the UK and Wavell School but also for our

sponsors who helped make the dream come true.

Brymor would like to congratulate Wavell School once again, we were proud to have supported you in your achievements.

Rock Challenge Japan –Wavell School SponsorshipBrymor are currently working on an education scheme at

Wavell School in Farnborough and were approached by the

school to sponsor the students in their efforts to take the

2011 Rock Challenge by storm.

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Below: The Wavell School students in Japan.


The project came as a result of the client needing to relocate from their existing

premises by mid March 2012 and only leaving approximately 16 weeks to complete the works and move 300 staff into the new building.

Our client knew from the outset that this project was going to consist of constant changes due to the fast track nature of the scheme and was therefore very selective in the procuring of the contractor, as they needed to ensure everyone on the project worked as a team. Brymor were finally selected for their flexible approach to the project

together with the good track record with the client on previous schemes.

The project involved the complete fit-out of a three storey office block in just 12 weeks. There are many aspects to the works including new partitions throughout, communication rooms, kitchens, meeting rooms and a canteen. In addition to these works major alterations to data, air conditioning and electrics were carried out as well as a new security system (swipe cards) and turnstiles being installed.

Design meetings were held every week to track

the constant changes and alterations to the layout of the building.

Numerous members of Brymor’s site team were based on site and stayed in welfare units, including Brymor Project Manager Tom Drew, which meant we were able to extend our hours of working and enable easy access to the site for all involved. At one point in the contract our site team were working 12 hour days, 7 days a week to ensure we fulfilled our customer’s requirements and expectations.

This exciting project was completed on time ready for staff to move in. Furniture was delivered after 13 weeks and the last items moved in on the 3rd March 2012, just 15 weeks after commencement.

On Wednesday 14th March 2012 the project team had a celebration evening at the Coombe Abbey Hotel with a dinner and awards ceremony taking place. Brymor’s project team came up with some fun awards for all involved which was a great way to end a very successful and rewarding project.

Brymor’s commercial team have

just completed a fast track fit-out

project for a prestigious blue-

chip client at Ashbrook Court in

Coventry, valuing £1.9 Million.

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Completed Project:Ashbrook Court, CoventryValue 1.9m

“Tender enquiries increased across all sectors in January, with the residential

tender enquiries index rising by 12

points to a 13 month high of 56.”

IT’S A FACT


The client was delighted with the “can do” approach from Brymor and their flexibility in dealing with a challenging project.


New Glenigan data shows that the construction industry has seen a 6% year on year increase in the underlying value of projects starting on site.


Brymor have been working at The Wavell

School since July 2011. During the construction process we came across a very old cherry tree. The existing tree was a mature and a quality example of the species; however the extension footprint meant that the tree had to be removed. Our project team tried to have the tree relocated by Hillier’s however the cost was approximately £2,000 with no guarantee was given regarding the survival of the tree once replanted. The decision was made by Hampshire County Council to dispose of the existing tree, however late last year Brymor decided to donate a new tree as it had proved to be such a loss to the school.

The planting ceremony took place on Friday 30th

March with various team members from both Brymor and the school attending. The ceremony also coincided with the retirement of Mrs Jan Emms, a very well thought-after teacher, who has taught at The Wavell School for 24 years. To celebrate her retirement Jan was

approached by Amanda Rowley, Headmistress, to ask if she would do the honours and plant the new tree which Jan was proud to accept. She was also presented with a plaque which she placed next to the tree in memory of her time at the school.

The ceremony was great fun and a great positive way to continue the success of the project at The Wavell School.

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Project Manager completed the London Marathon

Gary Edmonds a Brymor Project Manager

completed the London Marathon on 22nd April 2012 in an impressive 3 hours, 39 minutes and 39 seconds. Not only was this an impressive time he actually managed to beat his time from 25 years ago when he ran the race at just 24!

Gary raised an amazing £2000 for a Croydon-based charity –The Garwood Foundation. Gary chose this charity after working on the Rutherford School project in 2011.

Rutherford School is a specialist independent mixed day school for pupils between the ages of two - 19 that have profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs and additional sensory impairments.

A huge congratulations to Gary.

Cherry Tree Planting Ceremony at The Wavell School

“In 2011, the number of people employed in construction went up to 2.5% to 734,000. For 2012

the figures are expected to remain the same.”

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“Brymor very generously offered to purchase a replacement cherry tree and the School was very grateful for this gesture. The cherry tree is an important symbol for those who work and study at the School, particularly those who work in the Learning Support Faculty. The tree has always been a symbol of the spirit and ethos of Learning Support and the flowering of the cherry tree had been celebrated every year.

“The School would like to thank Brymor for the ongoing positive partnership with The Wavell School. The School has really appreciated Brymor’s flexibility and consideration for the School’s needs all the way through the building project”.

Amanda Rowley, Headmistress


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