Project overview
The refurbishment of Bittesby House, & Kennels Building including general repairs and making good to external envelope and internal fabric including design and installation of Mechanical & Electrical works, plus associated external works and landscaping.
This negotiated project involved the complete refurbishment of the 1828 Georgian Style Bittesby House and the Kennels Building in Lutterworth. The completed spaces provide Gazley Plc with a Sales Office and rentable office space which they are currently letting to the University of Birmingham for educational use.
Bittesby House originated as a farmhouse, with some elements of the build dating back from the 18th century. The house was then substantially extended in the early 19th century, and further altered in the late 19th century. Internally, the house features many historic fixtures and fittings, such as fireplaces, doors, staircase, servant bells, panelling and cornice details in the principal rooms.
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Nigel Hupfield, Director of Chetwoods (Architect)
“It has been a pleasure working with SDC during the construction phase of the refurbishment projects Bittesby House and the Farm Buildings. We found SDC to be efficient, helpful, with a great eye for detail and with a well organised site during the construction works.”
Project team
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.
Jonathan Richardson
Director
Jonathan has extensive knowledge and experience of building services design, installations and management thereof. As a qualified Building Services Engineer, Jonathan spent his earlier career working for a major MEP sub-contractor. His diverse range of project experience means he has proven to be a great addition to the SDC team, and this has led to his recent promotion to M&E Director. He oversees a team of electrical and mechanical project managers, estimators, quantity surveyors, commissioning and MEP design managers.
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