Project overview
The Sherard Building, originally constructed in 2002, is situated at the heart of the science park. SDC were appointed to strip out, refurbish and fit-out the four storey building to office and laboratory space for science and innovation companies. The laboratory space was completed to shell and core CAT A and office areas finished to CAT B.
The Oxford Science Park, located on the Southern edge of the city of Oxford, is a science and technology campus home to over 60 companies. The Park is rapidly developing with new buildings and refurbishments providing opportunity for entrepreneurial companies to grow, discover, and innovate.
During the main contract SDC was instructed to complete a tenant specific fit out to the ground and third floor laboratory areas. SDC also completed speculative laboratory layouts to the first and second floor in line with the landlord’s brief. The laboratory spaces have allowance for 3 fume cupboards on each floor, with an external gas cage and dedicated specialist lab gas risers. SDC also installed a rooftop plant room to provide the necessary heating/cooling and ventilation for the laboratory spaces, with PV panels providing better green credentials.
Externally the building is surrounded by trees and greenery creating a landscaped environment intended to promote sustainability and well-being. SDC refreshed the existing external patio area, and added a bike store, bin store, bird boxes, and insect hotels to improve wildlife facilities in the area.
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Sam Potts, Partner Building Surveying, Bidwells
“As the Client’s representative on Project Sherard for Oxford Sciences Innovation, I was particularly impressed with SDC’s collaborative and flexible attitude towards projects changes and in particular their transparency working through project risks during what have been some quite turbulent months in the marketplace. Their open approach to costs coupled with their ability to develop the design changes directly and quickly has enabled us to hand over a quality project to our client and they have facilitated OSI’s access to the building as programmed.”
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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