Case Study

Advance Office, Keith

Contruction of an advanced office

Advance Office Keith

Project Duration: 16 months
Completion date: October 2007
Overall Project Cost: Ł1.2M

Project Description
Synergie’s expertise was requested for this construction of an advanced office for HIE in the centre of Keith, within a conservation area. The project began by obtaining planning permission in advance of site acquisition, followed by the demolition of the existing derelict building on the site.

Including the demolition works, the construction period took 11 months. Synergie’s involvement ensured that the building incorporated extensive use of natural ventilation, natural day-lighting and thermal solar panels, to improve its operational efficiency. The main challenges centred on dealing with the constraints of undertaking a development within a conservation area and the particularly compact nature of the site. It was also essential to meet the deadlines of the planning requirement within the timescales laid out for the option to purchase the site. The project was delivered on time and under budget.