Project Update Meeting - April 2008

Published: 03 June 2009 | Author: Orivaldo Barros

Project Update Meeting 1 April 2008

Attendees:

• James Honour (JHo) - BRE (Part Meeting Only);
• Alan Ferguson (AF) - BRE;
• Gerry Saunders (GSa) - BRE;
• Orivaldo Barros (OB) - BRE;
• Betty Smith (BS) - BRE;
• Ray Olayinka (RO) - Constructing Excellence;
• Roger Rufey (RR) - Wates Living Space;
• David Housego (DH)- PRP Architects;
• James Hale (JH) - EC Harris LLP (Chair)

Project Progress and matters arising

• It was agreed that the clock would be restored and a solar panel mechanism would now to be used.
• The demolition of the boiler room awaited the removal of the gas pipe. BRE sealed off the gas main upon exposure. This has now been completed and demolition has commenced.
• Work on existing and new underground service ducts are now 90% complete.
• The initiative to involve local children with the live/work unit design is progressing quickly.
• The acoustic performance possibilities for the workshop area will be examined. The current layout will be provided by the Facilities Management team to confirm what is currently included and a ?short? report will be issued explaining the opportunities to improve the sound levels.

Health and Safety

• No accidents on site to date.

On Site Progress

• Work on all external ducts is now complete.
• Road surfaces to be completed by Wednesday 2nd April.
• Plant room demolition has commenced.

Matters Affecting Progress

• Completion of PRP proposals on externals walls, are almost complete.
• BT diversion dates to be confirmed.

Matters that may Affect Progress

• Amount of repair information for the existing structure.
• Late issue of service penetrations through roof, these have now issued.

Future Steps

• The possibility of rainwater harvesting in the roof space will be investigated.