Ferndale Project Gets Planning Permission

The mixed use community facility in Ferndale, on which TC Consult are appointed as Project and Cost Managers, successfully obtained full detailed planning permssion in February 2010.

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The project has funding in place for Phase 1, which will be starting on site in May 2010 with Jehu Project Services.

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This fantastic news has also been published in 'Insider Weekly Government & Political News'.

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Another success story for TC Consult!

Trainee Work Experience Placements

TC Consult have welcomed David Howells & Sam Watkins to the team.

David joins from the University of West of England having obtained a 2:1 Honours degree last year in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, whilst Sam has recently commenced a part time degree on the same course. The directors have already seen the benefits that both David & Sam can bring to the business.

We hope that they will benefit greatly from the unique experiences on offer and enjoy their time with TC Consult.

Investor In People

The TC Consult team have been working hard all year with an independent consultant, in reviewing and updating all of TC Consult's policies and procedures, with the ultimate goal of achieving Investor in People accreditation.
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The review and consultation process has been completed and a final asessement date has been allocated for January 2010. Watch this space for more news...

Consultancy of the Year Award 2009 - Runners Up!

Further to our success in being shortlisted to a final three for the prestigeous Insider Property Awards 2009 "Consultancy of the Year", the awards ceremony was held at the Holland House Hotel on Wednesday 17th June 2009. Director Paul Tambini attended and waited with baited breath as local celebrity Amanda Prythero Thomas announced the award winner on stage during the evening.
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Unfortunately we didn't win the award, but were still delighted to be shortlisted with the winners Davies Langdon Everest - a national and international cost consultancy, and fellow runner up DPP - a nationwide consultancy.

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Being shortlisted with two heavyweight consultants is a huge achievement for us, and testament to our success in the short three years that we have been in business, and we will certainly be going for the award again in 2010.

Constructionline Registration

TC Consult Ltd has successfully completed the application process and is now a member of Consructionline - the UK register of pre-qualified construction services.

For more information visit http://www.constructionline.co.uk/

Mixed Use Community Facility

TC Consult have been appointed as project and cost managers on an exciting new mixed use community facility in Ferndale, Rhondda.

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The completed facility which will be built out in phases, will comprise of a new rugby club, gymnasium, restaurant, offices, multi purpose hall and 20 bed hotel.

Consultancy Of The Year Award Nomination

We are delighted to confirm that TC Consult have been nominated for the Insider Property Awards Wales 2009 Consultancy of the Year Award.

We would like to sincereley thank everyone who nominated us for this category.

Submissions from all nominated consultancies will be judged in May and the winner announced at the awards dinner on Wednesday 17th June 2009.

Residential Fund Monitoring Commissions

TC Consult have been appointed as Fund Monitor by Svenska Handelsbanken for two new build private residential developments in Cardiff and Llanharan.

The number of enquiries and commissions on private residential work has been steadily increasing since January 2009 and this commission is a positive sign of the residential market slowly recovering.

Contract Administration Role

TC Consult have been appointed as Contract Administrator and Quantity Surveyor by Amber Electrical, for the construction of their new build offices in Upper Boat near Pontypridd.

The 3 storey development designed by CW Architects and Shear Design is being built out by main contractor T2G, and is due to complete early 2010.

Employer's Agent Role in SA1

TC Consult have been appointed as Employer's Agent on a new mixed use project which comprises ground floor retail with hotel and leisure above, in the regeneration area of SA1 waterfront, Swansea.

The new build development will comprise 63,000 sqft including a 132 bed hotel and restaurant for Whitbread with views overlooking the Prince of Wales Dock. The ground floor area has a 4,500 sqft unit pre-let to Tesco Stores.

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The project construction costs are being negotiated with Jehu Project Services. Other team members include TC Consult Ltd, CW Architects, Shear Design, Hoare Lea, Berry Smith and HTB Consult.

TC Consult go green!

TC Consult were engaged as cost consultants to produce a detailed trade package cost plan and pricing control document by Gillard Associates, for an outbuilding conversion project in the picturesque countryside of the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.

The bespoke design by architects Gillard Associates, retains the character of the existing stone building as well as incorporating a number of 'green' design elements with the intention of providing a carbon neutral building.

Key features are listed below;

PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ARRAY Will generate over 70% of the expected energy demand

WATER CONSERVATION High standard, dedicated, water efficient fittings and appliances.

VENTILATION WITH HEAT RECOVERY

WALL CONSTRUCTION Thermally efficient envelope.

SOLAR SHADING Fixed and operable shading devices to help to control the effects of solar gain.

HEALTHY LIVING Materials will be recycled, locally sourced and unharmful to the environment.

SEDUM ROOF Additional roof area will be grassed.

ENERGY EFFICIENT WHITE GOODS In order to keep energy usage down.

KITCHEN GARDEN AND COMPOSTING

HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOWS Triple glazed lights ensure the lowest possible U Value.

NET METERING The basis of the house is selling renewable energy to the national grid.

EXHAUST FLUE Wood pellet fire exhausts - 10% less noxious fumes than solid fuel stoves.

ROOF DESIGN Existing monopitch barn corrugated roofing reused where possible.

LIFETIME HOMES Designed in accordance with the Lifetime Homes guide.
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SOLAR WATER HEATING To reduce the reliance further on mains supply.

HEATING AND COOLING In winter, warm water is extracted from the ground. In summer the house can be cooled by reversing the heat pump.

BIOMASS FIRE The wood pellet fire uses renewable wood waste.

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RAINWATER HARVESTING To provide for all of the non-potable water usage in the household.

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GROUND SOURCE HEATING COIL Uses heat naturally occuring in the ground.

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If you would like any further information on the above, in particular cost implications, please contact us at TC Consult.

Polo and Pimms

Last month saw the TC Consult team and a hand full of guests get dressed up for this year’s St David’s Polo Event. It has been said to be the most sought after event of the season both in terms of quality of game and socially and we were glad to share the hospitality box with Berry Smith LLP who also invited along a few clients.

The event was held on Sunday, 29th June at the estate of Fonmon Castle in Rhoose and the day saw a top class game of polo with half time being the time to tread in, which is an awaited tradition of the game.

After copious amounts of champagne and Pimms, a lot of laughter and few moves on the dance floor the day ended on a pleasant tone and guests escorted home safely!

Green Dragon Environmental Standard

TC Consult is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Level 2 Green Dragon Environmental Standard. We developed and implemented an environmental policy in 2007, with this award confirming our commitment to environmental management and protection.

Green Dragon is Wales’s accredited certified environmental management system, incorporating the key elements of Planning, Taking Action, Checking Progress and Reviewing Achievements to realise continual environmental improvement.

TC Consult’s Green Dragon Certificate number is CY/NEWP/1651

http://www.greendragonems.com/

New Pool House and Leisure Building, Chippenham

TC Consult has been appointed to manage the construction costs of a pool house and leisure building in the South West of England for a private developer.

The architecturally led project comprises the pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, TV room, changing room and kitchen, all within a glass and timber envelope. The pool itself looks out on to a circular lawned garden surrounded by natural stone walls, soft landscaping and paths.

TC Consult provided specific cost research in relation to the natural slate flooring sourced from a UK quarry.

The project commenced in July 2007 and is due for completion in September 2008 at a cost of approximately £1.2m

New Build Retail Development Neath

A Joint venture between Waterstone Estates and Actoris Developments has appointed TC Consult as Employer’s Agent on a new build retail 8,500ft2 unit and associated external works.

The unit is sub divided into 5 smaller units and has Tesco as one of the secured tenants. The project commenced on site in May 2008 with Jehu Project Services as the main contractor, and is due for completion by November 2008.