Services
The services that we undertake can broadly be grouped within the following categories.
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In compliance with the CDM Regulations (Design and Management 2007) we undertake CDM Coordinator’s role on new build, refurbishment and demolition projects. This ensures that the Health and Safety aspects of construction are covered both pre and post construction and particularly at design stage alongside Architects and Surveyors and Engineers. Chris Davies is a Registered Member of Association of Project Safety (RMaPS).
Display Energy Certificates (DECs) are only required for buildings with a total useful floor area over 1,000m2. These are buildings which are occupied by a public authority and institution providing a public service to a large number of persons. The requirements for Display Energy Certificates came into effect on the 1st October 2008 and are valid for one year. DECs show the actual energy usage of a building, the Operational Rating and help the public see the energy efficiency of a building. This is based on the energy consumption of the building that is recorded by gas, electricity and other meters. A DEC is always accompanied by an Advisory Report that lists cost effective measures to improve the energy rating of the building.
Energy Performance Certificates are required from the 1st October 2008 on all commercial buildings when sold , rented or upon construction, to both residential and commercial properties. The certificate is valid for ten years, or until a newer EPC is prepared. We have accredited colleagues who can advise and produce these certificates.
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In recent years we have been involved with various public and community projects that have relied on funding. We have recently applied and gained lottery funding for a community project in our area. We are also involved with various local chapels and churches seeking various funding from local authority and other sources for much needed conservation work. We assist the Urban Regeneration Department of Neath Port Talbot County Council with their borough wide Town Improvement Grant funding process. This involves the assessing design proposals and contractor tender costs and final inspection of completed work.
These valuations assess the rebuilding cost of premises in the event of total destruction for building insurance purposes. Valuations are produced using published building cost information and our own in-house information. Valuations can be undertaken on a one-off basis or reviewed annually where required.
We act as expert witness in property litigation and have provided advice in relation to dilapidations, party walls, building disputes and negligence cases. We regularly act alongside lawyers and are experienced in the production of all necessary documentation.
Since the Regulatory Reform Order ( Nov 2006 ) Hurley and Davies can undertake risk assessments and audits of premises and subsequently produce report on compliance. This is to assist the employer or a responsible / competent person to assess fire risks and either remove or reduce them.
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We will prepare and agree the content of licenses for alterations where required under the terms of a lease, advise on reinstatement liabilities and monitor compliance with agreed specifications, acting for either landlord or tenant.
We provide advice in relation to party walls on behalf of both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners since the introduction of the Party Wall Etc Act 1996. The work involves the issuing of Party Structure notices, condition surveys and Party Wall awards. Andrew Davies is a member of the ‘Pyramus and Thisbe Club’, the recognised Party Wall forum.
We are able to undertake Photographic Schedules, which are provided for the same reasons as, or often used in conjunction with, Schedules of Condition. The photographic record will be constructed to record, identify and locate defects as required and will be suitably annotated.
The preparation of Schedules of Condition are often linked with other areas of work such as party walls or dilapidations and are used to record the condition of premises at a specific time. Schedules of Condition are also used to limit repairing liability when referred to by a lease. We are able to undertake all types of Schedule of Condition, which will be prepared in accordance with specific requirements. In addition, we can provide advice on dilapidation issues where repairing liability is limited.
We provide advice to both clients and tenants in the past regarding repairing covenant issues and dilapidations. Our knowledge allows us to give accurate assessments of liability, defend all sizes of claim, prepare accurate schedules and provide a highly commercial service.
Our knowledge in the area of repairing covenants enables us to provide a range of services in relation to service charge provisions contained in leases. We are able to advise on the design of repairs to ensure service charge recoverability, and act for landlord or tenant in the event of dispute over liability.
On many minor building disputes we have provided single joint expert reports, and advice for the court’s determination. We have been directly appointed by the parties in dispute and also their legal representatives
Our building surveying team can undertake the design and coordination of many refurbishments, such as re-roofing, facade maintenance, demolition, alteration and conservation schemes. This has included design, tendering and site monitoring. Examples and experience of this type of work are available on request.
A feasibility study is a preliminary report that is undertaken to determine a project's viability. For a number of clients we have prepared studies to assist with optional appraisals associated with relocation, expansion, site appraisal, new build and leasing. The results of the study will analyze which option best fits the clients’ requirements.
For a number of residential clients we have produced design drawings for one off individual houses, and for residential property developers we have coordinated teams of consultants to design housing estate layouts. As part of the residential process we also provide domestic warrantee / certification to the satisfaction of the lenders.
We have been employed on a number of clients by prospective tenants or funding institutions where they have an interest in the new build premises but are not party to the building contract. As part of the monitoring/ overseeing process we regularly report on progress against program, cash flow, quality of work and compliance with specifications. We have also undertaken this role for landlords where a tenant is undertaking extensive alterations to ensure that the investment value of the building is not harmed by the alterations and that the work undertaken is in accordance with agreed specifications.
On various projects we have been employed to independently coordinate a team of client selected consultants and undertake a coordinating and contract administration role. This has also been the case with a number of architectural firms, consulting civil/structural and Electrical Engineers.
We can provide advice in relation to the procurement of new build and refurbishment projects. This involves the selection, appointment, coordination and management of a multi disciplinary team from a projects inception to completion.
This area of our work deals with the proactive rather than reactive maintenance of buildings. Planned maintenance may be undertaken to protect investment value or to prevent disruption and is used as core base data in the development of estate strategies. We are able to produce planned maintenance schedules, fully costed, and provide other associated services required in connection with those works; such as defect analysis or contract administration to cover all maintenance aspects of premises. We have developed our own Microsoft ‘Access’ database to capture collated information enabling us to provide reports on condition ratings and other statistics. We also have a working knowledge of many established estate management survey software packages.
The purpose is to identify defects or issues, which may be raised prior to lease, occupation or acquisition to produce an assignable report to enable a rapid response to a prospective purchaser's queries. We undertake a large number of building surveys for a variety of clients and purposes. All surveys undertaken will be closely tailored to the needs of the client, whether pre-acquisition for investment purposes or a survey for asset assessment or future dilapidation or lease liabilities.
This area of our work involves the investigation of facts, possibly in conjunction with some exploratory work, to identify the cause of any building defect. This service will commonly be provided in conjunction with other services and will result in identification of the cause of a defect and recommendations for remedial work. In addition, costing advice can be provided along with the preparation of schedules of work with specification for addressing the defects. We can advise on any resulting liability issues under design or construction warranties.
Access audits are undertaken in order to assist in compliance with applicable legislation and enables planning for full accessibility and the implementation of management procedures. Over the last 10 years we have gained much experience in this field and can collate information that can be customized to suit clients’ requirements. In most instances the access audit will involve a site inspection and report to identify physical barriers and shortfalls in respect of access, and make fully costed and prioritized recommendation for improvements.
To ensure compliance with legislation and site identified fire strategies we have undertaken surveys of fire compartments, protected lobbies, lift shafts, protected zones, fire integrity of walls, ceilings and doors. We have identified non compliant issues and subsequently designed and specified schemes for many NHS, MOD, Educational and Local Authority clients.
This area of surveying work may be undertaken in conjunction with other areas of work such as, as built drawings, space planning, updating estate information for building areas etc, or as a stand alone service simply to provide accurate plans of existing buildings or land.
We are able to undertake thorough land and property appraisals, adhering to the Department of Health ‘Land and Property Appraisal’ and Estatecode guidance. We provide a high-level appraisal, utilsing the six facet approach to allow clients to make informed operational and strategic decisions. If the Estates Team require more detailed information then we can structure the surveys accordingly by undertaking room-by-room appraisals. We have experience in priotising identified works as detailed in the Department of Health’s ‘A’ risk-based methodology for establishing backlog issues. We have developed our own bespoke software package to capture and present survey information and offer this as part of our service. Alternatively we have experience of populating clients’ own estate management software packages, working in recent years with many of the leading software brands.
The purpose is to identify defects or issues, which may be raised prior to acquisition, to produce an assignable report to enable a rapid response to a prospective purchaser's queries. We undertake a large number of building surveys for a variety of clients and purposes. All surveys undertaken will be closely tailored to the needs of the client, whether pre-acquisition for investment purposes or a survey for a prospective occupier.
The purpose is to identify defects or issues, which may be raised prior to acquisition, to produce an assignable report to enable a rapid response to a prospective purchaser's queries. We undertake a large number of building surveys for a variety of clients and purposes. All surveys undertaken will be closely tailored to the needs of the client, whether pre-acquisition for investment purposes or a survey for a prospective occupier.
The purpose is to identify defects or issues, which may be raised prior to lease, occupation or acquisition to produce an assignable report to enable a rapid response to a prospective purchaser's queries. We undertake a large number of building surveys for a variety of clients and purposes. All surveys undertaken will be closely tailored to the needs of the client, whether pre-acquisition for investment purposes or a survey for asset assessment or future dilapidation or lease liabilities.
Within the health, further education and the private commercial sector we have undertaken space utilisation surveys, which have also included detailed assessments of functional suitability and quality of office/space environment. These surveys aid the constant drive to manage space more efficiently and control its use in a coordinated manner. These assessments have concluded in disposing and re-utilization of surplus building assets.
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