MEP Building ServicesDB3 ARCHITECTURE

Capability Statement

DB3 PRACTICE APPROACH

DB3 is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing a broad spectrum of architecture-led services with complementary design skills. We are a modern and dynamic architectural firm with a long established history dating back as far as 1883. Our highly experienced team is focused on not only delivering the project on time, with exceptional quality and within cost, but also in ensuring long term value is designed into facilities to ensure that they are easy and safe to operate, sustainable, minimise energy use and are cost effective to maintain.

As professional Building Services Consultants, we endeavour to uphold at all times the highest professional standards of management and control of the technical design and supervisory activities undertaken on behalf of our Clients.

Through continued professional development and training, close attention to working practices and regular monitoring of our Quality System, we will constantly seek to improve the service given to Clients.

We would tailor our service to meet with the requirements of the individual Client, whether we are commissioned on Full Design or Design and build, each Client is treated in a professional manner to meet with their aspiration and objectives.

DB3 BUILDING SERVICES

With our in depth experience within the building services field, we offer bespoke solutions for MEP Building Services Consultancy:• MEP Detailed Design• MEP Performance Design (D&B)• Building Services Sustainability• Energy Performance Certificates• Energy Modelling / Dynamic Simulation• Building Information Modelling (BIM)• Planning Application Supporting Documents• Due Diligence Monitoring Roles• Pre-acquisition Surveys• Dilapidation Surveys and Reports• Infrastructure Design• O&M Manual production

From the very beginning of a project we offer a truly consultative service, offering our clients’ key staged advice on:• Applications and enquiries for new Utility supplies,

demands and service diversions• Full Detailed design or Design & Build Performance

briefs through RIBA Stages 1 to 7• Whole life costing, Feasibility studies , Energy studies • Site surveys • Project Management • On-site supervision • Building Control/L2 compliance • Level 5 Low Carbon Energy Assessors (ENIW and Scotland

(EPC Certificates)• Dynamic Simulation and overheating analysis

SCOPE OF SERVICE

• Mechanical Engineering• Electrical Engineering• Lighting Calculation – Relux / Dialux• Public Health Engineering• Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Technology

Implementation• Planning Reports• Thermal Modelling (DSM)• BRUKL and EPC• Alternative Energy solutions & sustainability• NEC3 Supervisor

SECTORS

• Sports & Leisure• Education• Residential• Commercial• Industrial/Food• MoD Sites (Engineers SC Cleared)• Hospitality• Healthcare• Retail• Data Centres

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DB3 are fully accredited to provide energy and carbon emission calculations, certificates and reports for non-domestic buildings. We recognise the importance of this and have invested time and resources to register as a ‘Low Carbon Consultant & Low Carbon Energy Assessors’ with CIBSE Certification Register. Our inclusion on the register shows us to be competent to minimise energy use and carbon emissions from buildings both in design and operation.

Our in house expertise allows us to provide the back up to the project architect to develop the buildings sustainable design approach.

Passive principles first – analysing layout, fabric and form to reduce or remove mechanical cooling, heating, ventilation and lighting demand.

• Renewable & Sustainable Technology implementation• Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) to Level 5 standard (complex buildings).• Thermal Modelling to review energy performance, carbon footprint and over heating.• BRUKL Output Documents - iSBEM calculations for L2A compliance reporting • Energy Performance Certificates and lodgement with the Land Registry.• Compliance reports for particular sectors and specialisations

For existing buildings we can provide a ‘health check’ report highlighting the performance of the building services and fabric against published benchmarks.

Our advice and analysis includes:• Advice on Energy use• Energy Use Assessments • Conservation and Renewables• Lifecycle Costs • Maintenance Planning• Orientation of the building• Maximising daylight within the design• Maximising natural ventilation within the design• Site layout and the impact of the surrounding environment• Suitability and payback for low and zero carbon technologies• Limiting overheating through passive design features

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Energy EfficiencyCAPABILITY STATEMENT

Project: Sedbergh Leisure Centre BradfordBuild Value: £17m New BuildClient: Bradford Metropolitan Borough CouncilCompletion: 2019Architect: DB3 ArchitectureMain Contractor: ISGM&E Contractor: T ClarkeDB3 MEP Role: Design & Build (Stage 4+). Client side to Stage 7DB3 were appointed as MEP Design for the new Sedbergh Sports facility on behalf of City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Main Contractor ISG completed the build late 2019.

Project: Dunstable Leisure Centre & LibraryBuild Value: £15mClient: Central Bedfordshire CouncilCompletion: 2019Architect: DB3 ArchitectureMain Contractor: Wates ConstructionDB3 MEP Role: Design & Build (Stage 4+). Client side to Stage 7 with Clerk of Works DutiesDB3 were appointed by Central Bedfordshire Council to complete a Feasibility Study for the refurbishment of Dunstable Leisure Centre. This followed continued commission for design and build services through to completion in late 2019.

Project: Helensburgh Leisure CentreBuild Value: £22m New BuildClient: Argyll & Bute CouncilCompletion: 2022Architect: DB3 ArchitectureMain Contractor: Heron Brothers LtdM&E Contractor: TBCDB3 MEP Role: Full Design duties through Stage 1 to 7DB3 are appointed to provide Argyll & Bute Council with design support for a new leisure centre on the Helensburgh Waterfront Development.

Project: Wyke Community Sports Centre and Cycle TrackBuild Value: £5mClient: Bradford Metropolitan Borough CouncilCompletion: 2022Architect: DB3 ArchitectureMain Contractor: TBCDB3 MEP Role: Design & Build (Stage 4+). Client side to Stage 7DB3 are appointed to undertake the RIBA Stage 4 design for the MEP services & Track Lighting design followed by Construction stages duties on behalf of Client Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council to monitor contractor design and installation.

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MEP Projects: Sports & Leisure

Project: Forest Hill Pool, LewishamBuild Value: £9mClient: London Borough of LewishamCompletion: 2012Architect: Roberts LimbrickMain Contractor: Willmott DixonDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Client side to Stage 7This new Leisure Centre has been built on the site of an existing Victorian swimming pool in Forest Hill. The building incorporates and section of the original building to meet comments from the Public consultation

Project: Lee Valley White Water Rafting – Legacy ProjectBuild Value: £4.6mClient: Lee Valley Regional Park AuthorityCompletion: 2014Architect: DB3 ArchitectureMain Contractor: SDCDB3 MEP Role: Full Design. Client side to Stage 7Lee Valley White Water Centre was originally a facility that was constructed for the 2012 Olympics Games. DB3 were appointed for works post Olympics. There were three developments added to the site as part of our works: i) An extension to the existing building, ii) Outdoor Pavilion & iii) Canoe & Boat Store.

Project: Oxford Pavilions Modernisation FrameworkBuild Value: £50K to £1.5mClient: Oxford City CouncilCompletion: 2016Architect: DB3 ArchitectureDB3 MEP Role: Full Design duties through Stage 1 to 7DB3 were appointed as a multi-discipline organisation on the Oxford City Council Pavilion modernisation framework over 4 years. The framework was to modernise the existing stock in Oxford along with new building developments. Schemes: Blackbird Leys (refurb), Sandy Lane (refurb), Grandpont (New) & Quarry Fields Pavilion (New).

Project: Wednesbury Leisure CentreBuild Value: £11.5mClient: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough CouncilCompletion: 2015Architect: Sandwell CouncilMain Contractor: InterserveDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Client side to Stage 7The project involved the demolition of an existing centre and the construction of a new leisure centre which comprised of a 25m 6 lane pool, learner pool, fitness suite, spin studio and two studios. The M&E consultancy services were procured by the Council on a full design service basis and we have been retained Client side during the construction period.

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Project: Ysgol Hafod LonBuild Value: £13mClient: Gwynedd CouncilCompletion: 2016Architect: DB3 ArchitectureMain Contractor: Wynne ConstructionDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Client side to Stage 7DB3 acted as MEP Consultant and Architect for the scheme, with contractor Wynne Construction appointed to deliver the £13million new build facility on behalf of Gwynedd Council. Partial occupation took place in September 2016.

Project: Aerospace CentreBuild Value: £3.4mClient: Nottingham UniversityCompletion: 2012Architect: William Saunders ArchitectsDB3 MEP Role: Design & Build 1-3, Client side to Stage 7Appointed as part of a framework agreement, our role consisted of producing a Design & Construct tender package for the MEP installations from RIBA stage 1 to 3. From stage 4 to 7 we remained client side and vetted the contractor’s detailed design, commented on suitability of equipment, attended site meeting to inspect the quality of site installations, witnessed commissioning at handover.

Project: Romax BuildingBuild Value: £4mClient: Nottingham UniversityCompletion: 2014Architect: William Saunders ArchitectsDB3 MEP Role: Design & Build to stage 4, Client side to Stage 7The new building is located on Jubilee Campus and comprises of three floors of office accommodation and a small laboratory area at ground floor level. The facility has been designed to provide a flexible office space with numerous MEP services to enable the occupier “Romax” to operate the building as their design office / data centre.

Project: Hugh Owen Library, Level DBuild Value: £1mClient: Aberystwyth UniversityCompletion: 2017, Open 2018Architect: DB3 ArchitectureMain Contractor: RLD ConstructionDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Client side to Stage 7The refurbishment of existing library with updated and significantly increased the amount of study space available and better access to facilities and services. Improved and more energy efficient lighting, heating and ventilation systems have also been installed.

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Project: Adidas HQ, Oxford Street LondonClient: Adidas AGCompletion: 2019Architect: DB3 ArchitectureMain Contractor: PowellsDB3 MEP Role: Design & Build to Stage 4, Client side to Stage 7DB3 was engaged by adidas AG to provide a multi-disciplinary design service to assist in the relocation of their London Flagship store from its current position on Oxford Street to larger premises at 425 Oxford Street, London.

Project: Tweedmill Shopping OutletBuild Value: £5mClient: Tweedmill Shopping OutletCompletion: 2014Architect: DM ArchitectsDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Client side to Stage 7The project was the extension of an existing Shopping Outlet at Tweedmill, St Asaph. The construction works were split into three phases whilst the existing store remained in occupation during the remodelling works.

Project: Buttington Cross, WelshpoolBuild Value: £1.5mClient: Delves & Co LTD Completion: 2017Architect: Adcock AssociatesDB3 MEP Role: Full Design to Stage 4Appointed to provide the MPE design for the Service Station Retail shop that houses frozen food, cashier, five offices, general welfare and 2No Shell & Core retail outlet spaces.

Project: Adidas Store, White CityClient: Adidas AGCompletion: 2018Architect: DB3 ArchitectureDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Stages 3-4DB3 was engaged by adidas AG to provide a multi-disciplinary design service to assist in fit out works for a new store in Westfield Shopping Centre. MEP works involved utilising and developing landlord services to the existing shell and co-ordinating new services to fulfil the Client’s aspiration for the stores.

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Project: Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal SpaBuild Value: £60mClient: BCHTSCompletion: 2020Architect: Curious ArchitectsMain Contractor: VinciDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Client side to Stage 7DB3 appointed to undertake traditional full design through RIBA Stage 1 to 7 for the iconic building. The Crescent hotel includes a  81-bedrooms with link to a thermal natural mineral water spa in the Natural Baths.

Project: Gainsborough Spa Hotel, BathBuild Value: £19mClient: Wessex WaterCompletion: 2012Architect: EPR ArchitectureDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Client side to Stage 7DB3 have successfully completed the Construction Stage duties of the Grade II listed Gainsborough Building. This is 99 bed hotel with spa facility on behalf of YTL / Wessex Water. Construction.

Project: NPT Homes, BaglanBuild Value: £4.5mClient: NPTCompletion: 2015Architect: DB3 ArchitectureDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Client Side to Stage 7This was a new build, three storey commercial office block for NPT Homes in Baglan. The Client had specific requirements to achieve a ‘Green Build’ status with low energy demand and onsite energy generation utilizing the governments Feed in and Renewable Heat tariffs.

Project: New Teaching & Accommodation ProjectBuild Value: £3mClient: Animal Health TrustCompletion: 2018Architect: DB3 ArchitectureDB3 MEP Role: Design & Build to Stage 4The Animal Health Trust new headquarters opened in May 2018. Located in Newmarket, the new facility includes offices, student accommodation and a library. DB3 acted as Architect, Principal Designer, MEP Designer and the Client’s Agent on this project.

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Sector: Industrial - FoodProject: Princes Foods RMW and IPC, Long SuttonBuild Value: £25mClient: Princes FoodsCompletion: 2020Architect: Bond BryanMain Contractor: ADIDB3 MEP Role: Design & Build to Stage 3, Client side to Stage 7Planned Completion August 2020. DB3 appointed to undertake RIBA Stages 1 to 7 for the development at Princes Foods. Builds include 13,000m2 Raw Materials Warehouse, IPC, Car Park, Enabling Works and Pea Plant relocation.

Sector: Industrial - ManufacturingProject: Invertek Factory - WelshpoolBuild Value: £5.4mClient: Welsh GovernmentCompletion: 2017Architect: TACP ArchitectsDB3 MEP Role: Full Design, Client side to Stage 7We were commissioned to undertake the MEP design for the factory up to RIBA Stage 4. The new factory planned was 56,500 sq ft detached unit on Offa’s Dyke Business Park adjacent to Invertek Drives’ main production facility and headquarters.

Sector: Clean EnergyProject: Wind Farm Control BuildingBuild Value: ~Client: Tony Gee & PartnersCompletion: 2015Architect: ~DB3 MEP Role: Stage 4 Design & EPCWe became involved with Winds Farms across Scotland and more recently in Wales & Northern Ireland. We were appointed by Tony Gee & Partners to undertake the Section 6 for Scotland & Part L for Wales Compliance checks.

Sector: MoD SitesProject: Filton AbbeywoodBuild Value: £1m - £1.5mClient: AMEY ConsultingCompletion: Planned 2020Architect: DB3 ArchitectureDB3 MEP Role: Full Design to Stage 4UPS and Fire Damper Replacement at ABW that houses 15 government departments employing some 13,400 people. The works packages are to be phase installed over 3 years to avoid disruption to the tenants. £1.0m UPS Replacement Scheme (2020-21) and £1.3m for Fire Dampers Replacement Scheme) (2020-22).

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RIBA Chartered PracticeCIAT Registered Practice

CIBSE Directory of Practices & FirmsCIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessors

ISO9001:2015 Quality Management SystemISO14001:2015 Environmental Management System

Altius Approved Elite VendorH&S SSIP Accredited, through Eurosafe and Alcumus

Constructionline Gold MemberAchilles RISQS Accredited

Cyber Essentials Plus

• Insider Property Industry Awards Yorkshire: 2018 Architectural Practice of the Year / Design Excellence / Regeneration Project of The Year, Shortlisted – Leeds College of Music. 2015 Highly Commended Architectural Firm of the Year

• London Construction Awards: 2018 London Build Excellence / Regeneration Project, Shortlisted – Chancery Lane Residential

• Education Estates Awards: 2018 Refurbishment Project, Shortlisted – Leeds College of Music

• AJ Retrofit Awards: 2018 Further & Higher Education, Shortlisted – Leeds College of Music

• Constructing Excellence Yorkshire & Humber Awards: 2018 Building Project of the Year, Shortlisted – Leeds College of Music

• RICS Design Through Innovation Award: 2017• BD Awards: 2017 Sports & Leisure Architect of the

Year, Shortlisted• RICS 2017 Regional Award: 2010, 2011 Various,

Shortlisted – Airedale Air Conditioning• RIBA Regional Award: 2015 Small Project Award –

Leeds College of Music• Green Apple Awards: 2015, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2008,

2007 – Various• RTPI Wales Planning Award: 2014 – Ysgol Craig Y

Deryn School• SCALA Awards: 2014 Civic Building of the Year, Highly

Commended – Michael, Woods Leisure Centre, Fife. Commended – Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre

• Scottish Property Awards: 2014 Architectural Excellence Award – Michael Woods Leisure Centre, Fife

• CPRW Awards: 2014 Special Award – MOMA Machynlleth Tannery Gallery

• LABC Building Excellence Awards: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 – Various

• LABC Design Excellence Awards: 2013, 2012, 2009, 2008, 2003, 2002 – Various

• Leicestershire & Rutland Craftsmanship Awards: 20013, 2012, 2009, 2008, 2003, 2002 – Various

• Civic Trust Awards: 2012, 2007, 2006, 1993, 1990 – Various

• CIAT Award: 2010 Technical Excellence, Highly Commended – Marks & Spencer, Liverpool. 2009 Commendation – CAB University of Huddersfield

• RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards: 2009 Shortlisted – CAB University of Huddersfield

• Retail Interiors Awards: 2010 Best International Interior, Shortlisted – PAN Emirates, Dubai

• BCSE Awards: 2009 Inspiring Design for Special Schools – Threeways School, Bath

• ASDA Stores Supplier Awards: 2009 Best Consultant & Best EDLC (Every Day Low Cost) Initiative

• RIBA White Rose Award: 2009 Bronze award – Creative Art Building, University of Huddersfield

• BREEAM Awards: 2008, 2007, Various• Insider Yorkshire Renaissance Awards: 2006 Best

Restoration project – Milton Centre University of Huddersfield

• Montgomeryshire Design Awards: 1997, 1994 – Various

• Snowdonia National Park Awards: 1992 Good Design in the Countryside Award – Aberdovey Yacht Club

• Prince of Wales Design Awards: 1990 Good Design Awards – St Giles Business Park for the DBRW

• RIBA Awards: 1968 Commendation – Llwydcoed Cremaorium

Taking Pride in our work

ACCREDITATION & AWARDS ACCREDITATIONS

SUSTAINABILITY

ISO14001 accredited Carbon Trust consultation

WRAP signatoryAECB membership

Copenhagen agreement signatory

TECHNOLOGY

AutoDesk Revit AutoDesk EDSL TAS

CymapDialix / Relux

Bespoke software solutions Online project collaboration tools

For further information contact:

Matt Ganley IEng, MCIBSE, LCEAHead of Building Services

m: 07718 809 495e: matt.ganley@darntonb3.com

01977 681001 | www.darntonb3.com | contact@darntonb3.com

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