Project overview
In preparation for the RAF’s centenary celebrations in 2018, SDC was tasked with refurbishing Hangar 1 at the RAF Museum in Hendon.
The works included the internal upgrade of the museum’s main hangar, with construction taking place around a Sunderland Flying Boat that remained in place throughout the project.
The highlight was the addition of a large, central mezzanine that acts as a building within a building, creating an enclosed space for meetings with display areas above. Elsewhere, a restaurant was demolished and a sliding access door was added to improve access when moving display items. SDC was also responsible for site-wide landscaping, external works and the construction of a car parking area.
Maggie Appleton, Chief Executive Officer RAF Hendon
“Your site managers have been incredibly helpful and proactive in organising the work to keep our key exhibits open during the peak holiday times. They have been vigilant in ensuring a safe site and your subcontractors have been mindful of working in a family environment. They have been conscious of our need to maximise visitor parking and the early occupation of the bulk of the car park has been a significant benefit to us.
The outcome of this has been the startling resilience of the Museum’s visitor numbers, contrary to all predictions based on industry standards in redeveloping attractions. Not only have our numbers held up, we have improved upon them from last year.”
Project team
Adam Knaggs
Managing Director
Adam joined SDC in 1995 as a Site Engineer. His position as Managing Director involves contributing to the day-to-day running of the business, setting the strategy for projects, and supporting all departments. Adam’s active approach to problem solving has been a defining trait of his career, as recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers who honoured him with their Site Engineer of the Year Award 1999, in which he was praised for designing his own shuttering system.
Andrew Shiner
Director
Andy joined SDC as a Site Agent and rose through the ranks to Project Director, before taking on his current role as Board Director in 2020. The experience he gained in all three professions will undoubtedly assist him in leading this scheme. On a previous project for NIAB in Cambridge, Andy’s team were responsible for SDC’s highest Considerate Constructors’ score to date (90 out of 100) and a Runner’s Up Prize at the CCS National Awards in 2019.
Andrew Mitchell
Director
Andrew is a senior member of staff who holds the role of Director/Company Secretary. He joined SDC in 1994, and had therefore been with the company for almost thirty years. He plays a key role in ensuring that board procedures are both followed and regularly reviewed. The Chairman and Board Directors will look to the Company Secretary for guidance as to what their responsibilities are under the rules and regulations to which they are subject, and on how these responsibilities should be discharged.
Francis Shiner
Chairman
Since joining the company in 1983, Francis has assumed various roles, from Chief Surveyor to managing Director, ultimately assuming the position of Chairman in 2021.
Dan Changer
Director
Dan studied Architecture at the University of Cambridge and worked as a chartered Architect before joining SDC in 2010. Joining as a Design Coordinator, Dan then opted to work as a Contracts Manager, receiving a promotion to Project Manager before his appointment to the Board of Directors in 2020. His duties and responsibilities include setting the overall strategy for the project, as well as leading the project team and ensuring the scheme is delivered within the client’s time, quality and budget constraints. Dan’s client-focused attitude and collaborative problem-solving approach will be crucial to the scheme’s successful delivery.
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