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A revised edition of this popular publication outlining the services provided by the City of London District Surveyor's Office © 2013/2014TRANSCRIPT
DistrictSurveyor’sOfficeBuilding Control Services throughout the Square Mile
City Of London District Surveyor’s Office
WELCOME to the City of London District Surveyor’s Office
David Clements[District Surveyor]
Bill Welch[Assistant District
Surveyor]
Geoff Martin[Deputy District
Surveyor]
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Stefania PizzatoAndrew Kendrick Tracy Wait
“In the City we pride ourselves in being ahead of the game. The staff and projects that you will see as you progress through this brochure are testament to the quality of service that we are able to offer.
I trust that you find this information useful and hope that we do business together in the future. Please call any of us if you want any further information.” David Clements - District Surveyor
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David Batten
OUR SURVEYORS
Gordon Dewar [M&E]
Zang Banda Tak Chung Russell Clowser [Team Leader]
John Gode[Drainage]
Jonathan Greenwood
Ben Mossop[M&E]
Mansukh Patel Mark Pundsack [Team Leader]
Dalila Lecky
Derrick Roberts Phil Segger
Paul Smart Paul Stavers[Drainage]
Jon White David WithingtonChris Shiel[Team Leader]
Parry KanwalKen Harrison
You can contact any of us on 020 7332 1000 and
at [email protected] Or see full
contact details at the back of this brochure
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Building Control isn’t simply about constructing or altering a building. Our expertise encompasses everything from fitting out the shells of new builds or the restoration of existing structures to conservation projects, making them ready for occupation.
Our department draws on an archive of maps, plans and records that span hundreds of years – an invaluable resource. If you are planning a refit of an existing building, it is likely that our surveyors will have been involved in setting out earlier configurations of the same building a generation earlier.
OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE PAST INFORMS HOW WE SEE BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
“Over the past few decades our
industry has
undergone rapid and significant
changes and have
found that they continue to me
et all these new
challenges through on going inv
estment while still
maintaining the City’s heritage
and long established
reputation for delivering an ind
ependent, professional
and user-friendly service, suppo
rting clients, design
teams, and contractors.”
Paddy Brown - Skanska
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One New Change
20 Fenchurch Street
Part of the communityCity of London Building Control has always been very conscious of its close ties with the business community and strives to maintain this. We have a customer charter to demonstrate our dedication to maintaining our standards to provide a quality building control service.
Customer serviceWe pride ourselves on the level of service and advice we have given to our customers over many years. This is endorsed by feedback to our annual Customer Survey. We will offer advice at any stage of a project but particularly value the chance to give the earliest input to best utilise our skills effectively.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
“The City of London Building Control Department has been pivotal in delivering our project with their knowledge and proactive approach”
Richard Carter - Gardiner & Theobald LLP
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KnowledgeableOur experience is second to none. We have qualified specialists in the fields of civil and structural engineering, fire engineering, mechanical and electrical (M&E) and drainage as well as being all round building control surveyors. We are able to use this extensive knowledge to provide innovative solutions for achieving compliance whilst also meeting client and design team ambitions for projects.
PrivacyWe are totally impartial and offer complete confidentiality. We hold extensive historical records of buildings that we have dealt with, which may be accessed.
UniqueWe are the only organisation allowed to administer the London Building Acts within the Square Mile and can offer a reduced fee for this service when used in conjunction with our Building Regulations function.
Fire Risk AssessmentsThe Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that all non-domestic premises undertake a suitable and sufficient assessment of fire hazards and risks, identify general fire precautions, and ensure safe escape, we can undertake this assessment for you should you wish. Our team of accredited & experienced Fire Risk Assessors will survey your premises and provide a report using the LABC Fire Risk Assessment template – all fire risk assessments will be consistent, following the same methodologies and reporting structure.
For more information and a quotation contact us or visit: http://www.labc.uk.com/fire-risk-assessment
“We have found the City DS team to be very helpful and willing to
discuss initial scheme proposals, which has subsequently developed into
sound advice prior to scheme submission”
Graham Bennett - Jones Lang LaSalle
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Drapers’ Gardens Electrical Plant Room
The City skyline
RelationsWe have a very close working relationship with the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) and participate jointly on various fire safety committees; we vet all fire safety proposals and fire engineering solutions in house before consulting the Fire Service.
In-houseWe work extremely closely with the other divisions and departments within the City of London Corporation (e.g. Planning and Highways) and can be used as a point of contact for on-going consultation.
StandardsMembers of our staff sit on British Standards Institution committees and other policy-making groups and therefore we can guarantee that we can have the most up to date knowledge of current and upcoming technical and legislative thinking.
LocationOur office is ideally located within the City, making site inspections possible at a range of times and at short notice. Flexibility and the option of out of hours inspections means we can offer an unsurpassed level of service.
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ValueWe are a non-profit making organisation and the fee we quote is fixed, irrespective of the number of meetings or site inspections. Our Quality Management System is certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2008.
RelaxationsOnly local authority building control is permitted to dispense parts of the Building Regulations.
SafetyOur staff also deal with dangerous structures to ensure the safety of people in and about buildings.
PartnershipsThrough the LABC Services Partner Authority Scheme we can join with you and deal with your building control issues on a national basis.
“They have been approachable and helpful in achieving compliant and cost effective solutions and always acted within the time periods expected which has, in turn, allowed us to meet programme requirements”
Richard Miller - GMW Architects
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Swiss Re (Gherkin) Interior Atrium
Case Study
ONE NEW CHANGE
One New Change is a six storey building with three floors for retail use and a very large roof terrace for the public. The concept Architect, Jean Nouvel, has given the building a very complex glazing treatment to the curtain walling, which changes subtly from transparent to matt and to opaque.
Tak Chung, Project Surveyor on the development, says: “Our multi-disciplinary team met regularly with the design team and the client, particularly during the initial stage of the project and later on site. We had excellent communications with the team, including the contractors, to resolve any issues promptly and maintain the critical path of the project. This landmark development won 14 major Awards including the LABC Supreme Award.”
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Project Surveyors:
Tak Chung South TeamRoger Jaggard - M&E Surveyor South TeamLen Waite - Drainage Surveyor South Team
Project Team:
Developer Land SecuritiesContractor Lend LeaseConcept Architect Ateliers Jean NouvelExecutive Architect Sidell Gibson ArchitectStructure ArupServices Hoare LeaFire BB7
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Case Study
DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON (FORMERLY MINT HOTEL)PEPYS STREET
The 11-storey Double Tree Hotel has 583 bedrooms located on nine floor levels. It is the largest hotel ever built in the City of London.
Ken Harrison, Project Surveyor on the development, says: “Overall, the project went well. We had excellent communications with the team and held regular meetings and site inspections. Combined with an innovative method of construction and design, together with the off-site manufacturing process (for example bathroom pods, composite stone cladding panels, and pre-cast concrete structural elements) reduced the programme time by three months. Issues were discussed, dealt with swiftly and all parties were kept informed.”
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Project Surveyors:
Ken Harrison East TeamRoger Jaggard - M&E Surveyor East TeamJohn Gode - Drainage Surveyor East Team
Project Team:
Developer City Inn LtdContractor Laing O’RourkeArchitect Bennetts AssociatesStructure Buro HappoldServices JS WrightFire Aecom
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> APEX HOTEL
Project Surveyor: Mark Pundsack
< > N.M. ROTHSCHILD & SONS BANK
Project Surveyor: Russell Clowser
< > THE BROADGATE TOWER
Project Surveyor: Mansukh Patel
• 89 bedroom, 5 star hotel
• Existing 5 storey building
• Major extension, 2 new floors added
• LDSA Best Commercial Building award
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< > 200 ALDERSGATE
Project Surveyor: Paul Smart
• 15 storey, single tenant building
• N.M.Rothschild’s London Headquarters
• 140,000 sq ft high quality office
• RIBA London Building of the Year 2012 building award
• 34 Storey high tower
• A raft foundation over the railway tracks
• First installation of double decker lifts with destination control
• Column-free floor plates
• 17 storey building
• Major refurbishment
• Replacement of Glass Pyramid Facade
• Retail units
MANAGEMENTDavid Clements 020 7332 1949 [email protected] Martin 020 7332 1962 [email protected] Welch 020 7332 1939 [email protected]
EAST TEAMMark Pundsack 020 7332 1953 [email protected] Harrison 020 7332 1943 [email protected] Roberts 020 7332 1967 [email protected] White 020 7332 1923 [email protected] Batten 020 7332 1473 [email protected] Dewar 020 7332 1931 [email protected] Gode 020 7332 1951 [email protected]
NORTH TEAMRussell Clowser 020 7332 1950 [email protected] Patel 020 7332 1964 [email protected] Withington 020 7332 1947 [email protected] Smart 020 7332 1948 [email protected] Lecky 020 7332 1966 [email protected] Stavers 020 7332 3904 [email protected]
SOUTH TEAMChris Shiel 020 7332 1925 [email protected] Chung 020 7332 1965 [email protected] Segger 020 7332 1960 [email protected] Kanwal 020 7332 3906 [email protected] Greenwood 020 7332 1959 [email protected] Mossop 020 7332 1958 [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTAndrew Kendrick 020 7332 3900 [email protected] Wait 020 7332 3902 [email protected] Pizzato 020 7332 3903 [email protected]
TECHNICAL SUPPORTZang Banda 020 7332 1930 [email protected]
CONTACT DETAILS
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CONTACT DETAILS
> www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/buildingcontrol
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P 020 7332 1000F 020 7332 1968E [email protected] www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/buildingcontrol
Location: EC2V 7HH
Department of the Built EnvironmentCity of London
PO Box 270GuildhallLondonEC2P 2EJ
City Of London District Surveyor’s Office