Michael Dyson Associates Ltd.
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Facelift Scheme for Burnley Borough Council
Since 2002, Burnley Borough Council has used property "facelifting" schemes as an effective means of area regeneration and building community confidence. Following a comprehensive procurement process Michael Dyson Associates Limited has been appointed to provide Delivery Agent and CDMC consultancy services for the next phase of this important scheme.Structural Survey of Non Traditional Housing Stock
Following a cost and qualitative procurement process, Cyngor Sir Powys County Council has recently appointed Michael Dyson Associates Limited to survey and report on the condition of their Non-Traditional Housing Stock. Stephen Bamford of Michael Dyson Associates Limited said “we are delighted to be appointed for this important commission and to have the opportunity to continue our long tradition of providing consultancy services to Social Housing Providers throughout Wales”.Fire Risk Assessments for Yorkshire Coast Homes
Yorkshire Coast Homes has appointed Michael Dyson Associates Limited to assist in their ongoing programme of fire risk assessments of public and shared access areas within their housing stock.Fire Risk Assessments
Fire Risk Assessments have very much come to the fore in recent years and Michael Dyson Associates Limited are very pleased to announce the creation of a partnership with Riverside Homes, part of the Fusion 21 Procurement Framework, for the carrying out of some 1,000Nr assessments and production of Action Plans in locations ranging from Merseyside to Dartford
External Refurbishment of Residential Tower Block for Ocean Housing
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Michael Dyson Associates Ltd has been appointed to design and project manage the external refurbishment of Park House in St Austell for Ocean Housing. Park House is a 12 storey residential tower block built by George Wimpey Ltd in 1967 of “No Fines” concrete on a structural frame; it is we believe the tallest residential building in Cornwall.
MDA has also been appointed to be CDM Co-ordinator for the project.
The building is suffering from concrete spalling, grimy walls, poor thermal performance and general ageing.
The scheme will provide a new insulated roofing system, concrete repairs and high performance wall coatings. The aim of the work is to improve thermal performance, correct concrete defects, reduce the rate of decay and to provide a fresh and vibrant appearance.
Works are currently out to tender to experienced contractors with a south west skill base and appointment will be through the JCT suite of contracts with a partnering and best value approach to procurement and on site working. Programme of work is expected to take 26 weeks commencing in the summer of 2009.
01 Apr 2009