Commendation: SDC Builders

To promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the construction industry

Lucy Cavendish College

Contractor Award

In this category, there is one winning scheme and one commendation.

Commendation: SDC Builders (for Lucy Cavendish College)

Client: Lucy Cavendish College

Architects: R H Partnership Architects

Passivhaus Designer, Sustainability Consultant, Building Services, Acoustician: Max Fordham

Passivhaus Certifer: WARM Low Energy Building Practice

Civil & Structural Engineering: Smith and Wallwork

Project Manager, Planning Consultancy, Landscape Design, Heritage Consultancy: Bidwells

Transport Consultancy: B G Hall

Fire Consultancy: MLM

Café Interior Consultancy: Eve Waldron

Arboricultural Consultancy: Hayden’s Arboricultural Consultants

Ecologist: MKA Ecology

Principal Designer: RHP with Faithful + Gould

Access Consultancy: Leonard Cheshire Homes

Cost Consultancy: Richard Utting Associates

Contractor: SDC Builders Ltd

CLT Manufacturer: KLH UK

M & E Subcontractor: Munro Building Services

Post-Tender Fire Consultant: Affinity Fire

Brickwork Contractor: Caxton Brickworks

Roof & Façade Tiling Contractor: White Roofing

Passivhaus Windows: Ideal Combi

Passivhaus Curtain Walling: Schueco

Brickwork: Forterra ‘Bamford Blend’

Roof Tiling: Weinberger ‘Alban Sussex Blend’ clay tiles

Wall Tile-hanging: Keymer Traditional ‘Wealden Red’ handmade clay tiles

Photos: Nick Gutteridge

Judges’ Comments

“There was evidently close and positive collaboration between the client, architect and contractors throughout this project, resulting in a building that was good value for money, whilst delivering certified Passivhaus.“