HMP EAST SUTTON PARK – ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENT & FIRE SAFETY
MDG were appointed by Faithful+Gould to deliver a full contingent of RIBA stages for two project at HMP East Sutton Park. The first involved the removal of the existing asbestos roofs to a number of buildings on site, more specifically within the working farm, which posed a risk to the users and operators of the […]
HMP COLDINGLEY – INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
MDG were appointed by Faithful+Gould to provide a full contingent of RIBA stages to assist in the general improvement of facilities and infrastructure at HMP Coldingley, the specific improvement works consisted of Fire Safety Improvements, Night Sanitation and Window Replacement works. Collectively the above, as well as some additional non-architectural improvements, provide the most significant […]
MDG APPOINTED TO HMCTS COVID-19 MITIGATION STUDY
MDG were appointed by Mott MacDonald to provide assistance for a number of feasibility studies on flag ship court buildings throughout the country. The purpose of the reports, which were undertaken during the first summer lockdown, was to determine the limitations of the existing building and to propose mitigation measures to allow operations to resume […]
THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY – AQUA HOUSE
MDG were approached by Mott MacDonald to initially undertake a feasibility study to relocate the head office of The Environment Agency, currently in Solihull, to Aqua House in Birmingham. Critical to the design was to create an inviting and vibrant work space that not only provided an exceptional workplace but also encouraged interaction between teams […]
HMP RYE HILL – RUGBY
This project involved the close liaison with the contractor and the end user (G4S) to design an Accomodation and Education facility suitable for the needs and requirements of the regime. Following an intense stakeholder engagement period the design was progressed and planning was granted following an extended period to accomodate in depth local planning consultation. […]
HMP SWALESIDE – ISLE OF SHEPPEY
These works were carried out under a Lot 1 Consultant Framework with the MoJ. The role undertaken was initially as a designer which latterly switched to the clients Technical Assessor on appointment of the nominated Contractor Kier. The works involved the replacement of over 65% of the roof coverings on-site following deterioration of the previous […]
HMP WHATTON – NOTTINGHAM
Following completion in 2009, the temporary custodial facility (now referred to as Alpha Unit) has suffered inherent issues which have been reported to the MoJ by the prison. The defects vary in complexity and level of disruption they cause. MDG were appointed to assess each issue and report these to the MoJ in order to […]
HMYOI COOKHAM WOOD – KENT
The project was to investigate a solution to provide additional capacity to the existing prison. The project followed on from a number of security upgrade works associated with a re-role of the prison in 2006 from a female Establishment to a Youth Offenders Institute. During the planning stages the team were informed that the project […]