Client teams will mitigate all project risks and assure best value and project outcomes are delivered if they follow the two key directives of the BSA.
1. Clear roles and responsibilities must be established at the very outset. This will remove the ambiguity of split responsibilities that is proven to lead to failure. A clear contract will fully identify which parties are responsible for which elements of survey, design, material/system selection and performance and correct installation. A pre-requisite should be for Clients to ensure they have clear recourse for the end product being ‘fit for purpose’.
There is only one unique Form of Contract that provides absolute clear roles, responsibilities and ‘fit for purpose’ recourse in the event of failure, that makes the ‘Contractor’, the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor, singularly responsible for all project outcomes including survey, design, product selection, statutory approvals, compliance, installation, price, programme, sequence, disruption, warranty and long term performance, providing Clients full recourse in the event of failure, irrespective of cause being in defective survey, design, materials, workmanship or most commonly, a combination thereof.
We are design build facades, we only use ‘pure’ Design Build Forms of Contract that make us solely responsible. Our +35 year success with zero failures, every project being 2020 compliant, continuing to perform is empirical evidence that ‘Design Build Form of Contract’ delivers assured outcomes. We do not offer ‘hybrid’ Design Build Form of Contract services where materials or systems or designs are selected, prescribed and novated to us by others because this is an ambiguous process where we are denied the opportunity to use our skills, knowledge and experience to mitigate risk and/or ensure positive outcomes.
2. Demonstrable Competency: this is only be achieved by careful reference to all of the applicants past performances including failures, that provide empirical evidence of the applicants skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours (SKEB). We offer 35 years’ of specialist expertise with zero failures, zero litigation and every project delivered on time and budget, with minimal disruption, meeting todays enhanced standards, continuing to perform, providing safe, desirable accommodation for occupants and thereby best value for our clients.
Other considerations:
Fabric First approach
Overcladding is the foremost sustainable solution for dated high rise building, reducing buildings heating energy consumption and solar gain at source delivering up to 80% heating energy savings whilst providing desirable comfortable low cost accommodation and extending the useful life of the building for generations to come.
“We assessed the whole-life value of various products for long-term return on investment, this will practically eradicate fuel poverty” Richard Orr, Head of Assets and Regeneration, River Clyde Homes View Prospecthill Case Study
Core Principles:
- Minimising Heat Loss: A key aspect is maximising insulation to reduce heat transfer through the building's envelope.
- Reducing Air Leakage: Proper sealing and airtight construction minimise drafts and air infiltration, further reducing energy loss.
- Controlling Thermal Bridging: Addressing thermal bridging, where heat easily escapes through materials with high thermal conductivity, is crucial for maintaining consistent temperatures.
Benefits:
- Reduced Energy Consumption: By minimising heat loss, solar gain and air leakage, the fabric first approach significantly lowers the energy demand for heating and cooling.
- Lower Operational Costs: Reduced energy consumption translates to lower energy bills for the building’s occupants.
- Enhanced Comfort: A well-insulated and airtight building provides a more comfortable and consistent environment for occupants.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: Lower energy consumption contributes to a smaller carbon footprint.
- Effective Renewable Energy Integration: By reducing the building’s overall energy demand, existing energy systems have an 80% reduced load, working at a fraction of their original design capacity and can last indefinitely with minimal maintenance. This means that the carbon investment to replace energy systems with new and/or renewable energy systems may be negated.
In essence, the fabric first enhanced, high-quality overcladding approach can create an inherently passive, energy-efficient building by optimising the building’s physical structure and materials without relying heavily on mechanical systems and renewable energy sources. Based on our success we offer an industry-leading warranty covering cladding, windows and the existing structure.
Procurement
Design Build are easily procured either through frameworks or open-market tendering. The basis of the Contract to be formed is an 'Enquiry' comprising an outline set of high-level Employers Requirements (ER's) and an 'offer' comprising a comprensive set of Contractors Proposals (CP's). For more information click here.
Residents feedback
Our commitment is to safety, compliance, lasting quality, minimal disruption, and best value. This recent project is approaching Passive Haus standards.
Get in Touch
Phone: 01980 654230 | Email: pete.hillyard@dbfacades.com