Bolsover District Council - Shirebrook Enterprise Centre
The design and construction of a new BREEAM Excellent Enterprise Centre for Bolsover District Council. This project was part funded by the European Union.
- Client
Bolsover District Council
- Value
£3.8m
- Commencement
September 2011
- Duration
September 2011 - June 2012
- Contract
JCT Design & Build 2009
- Architect
James Totty Partnership
- Contract Administrator
Turner & Townsend
- Key Features
• BREEAM Excellent rated
• Solar PV, Wind Turbine
• Business Management facilities
• New business nursery units
Project Background
Bolsover District Council is a non-constituent partner member of the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority, and provides a range of services to the residents and businesses of Bolsolver, Derbyshire.
In 2011, J Tomlinson was contracted by the council to design and construct a flagship Enterprise Centre in Shirebrook which would comprise a mix of office and workshop units designed for occupation by small and medium-sized enterprises. The vacation of these much needed start-up units was anticipated to enable the growth and development of further new businesses. The project received partial funding from the European Union.
The centre was the first environmentally-friendly building constructed for the council to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ accreditation, and offering modern renewable technologies to provide efficiency savings for its occupants.
J Tomlinson Solution
Constructing an energy-efficient building
The mechanical installation included gas fired absorption heat pumps, a mixture of passive and mechanical ventilation, and under-floor heating distribution via a service trench within the ground floor corridor with service risers feeding every individual unit. J Tomlinson installed dedicated plant spaces on the single-storey roof areas, with safe means of access.
The electrical installation consisted of a small power data lighting distribution and the installation of photovoltaic panels to the main roof area.
Following planning consent, we also installed a small vertical axis wind turbine, which would generate electricity for occupants of the centre.
BREEAM ‘Excellent’ project
The centre was the first environmentally-friendly building constructed for the council to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ accreditation, offering modern renewable technologies to provide efficiency savings for occupants. The project received a BREEAM assessment score of 73.80%, which benefited from:
CCS Audits - following two audits, J Tomlinson achieved formal certification under the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), achieving a score of 34.00 against the target of 32.00.
Construction Waste Management - site operatives were encouraged to recycle all non-hazardous construction waste, which was enabled via a dedicated recycling area. Through effective monitoring and tool-box talks, approximately 388 tonnes of construction waste was segregated and recycled throughout the project.
On-time and budget completion
The project was completed on time and in budget, and has since acted as a key ‘graduation space’ for businesses looking to progress from start-up accommodation.
Project Achievements
- ON-TIME AND IN-BUDGET COMPLETION - The project was completed on time and in budget, and has since acted as a key ‘graduation space’ for businesses looking to progress from start-up accommodation
- BREEAM ‘EXCELLENT’ RATING - achieved through excellent waste management and a raft of energy-efficiency measures including solar panelling and wind turbines
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - J Tomlinson involved the wider community in the project through school site visits and work experience placements
- LONG-TERM SAVINGS - the energy efficiency measures implemented within the project will help the council and the building’s occupants save costs and energy throughout the lengthy life-cycle of the centre
