Welcome to the first newsletter from the Sandy Park Hotel Construction team. Over the next 2 years we will circulating regular newsletters to keep you informed of progress made with the construction of this exciting Project. As part of the Considerate Constructors Scheme we fully understand concerns that living close to a construction site may bring and we promise to keep you up -to -date via our up and coming events section. Some activities may cause some minor temporary inconvenience to your routines. We would also like to let you know about the good we do and how we aim to contribute to the local community during the build of this wonderful new facility.

DNA

We are DNA, the Construction Managers whom, on behalf of Sandy Park Hotel and Exeter Rugby Club are tasked with managing the construction and delivery of the new exciting hotel complex. Our Company is located in Ashurst in the New Forest , Hampshire and we specialise in construction of hotels and bespoke buildings in the Southern and South West regions. Our people have a wealth of experience in the professional modern construction industry gained over many years and we pride our-selves in the buildings and projects we deliver.

Site progress:

As you are probably aware, we have experienced a very wet start to the year early on, this has made things challenging and has tested our resolve to keep things moving. This aside we are on programme with the first of the steel structure to be installed very shortly. Work continues with the foundations ready for the next phase of Steel work. You will rapidly begin to see the building take shape over the coming months as we move out of the sub structure into the superstructure phase of the build. Bridge Engineering-who are based locally in Chudleigh-have worked with admirable professionalism keeping the site tidy and safe for the site community. With stringent rules for non-contact working, social distancing and exceptional hygiene measures due to the Covid 19 pandemic we will continue to look after our workers and the wider community

UP AND COMING THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

On the 15th June 2020 will see the steel frame arrive on site. This will be delivered in stages with the first 3 levels assembled in eight short weeks. If you have an interest in assembly of big structures you can watch progress from Rydon Lane with the backdrop of Haldon Hill and the M5 - exciting stuff!

https://www.kta.uk.com/portfolio-posts/sandy-park-hotel-2/

LOCAL CONTRACTOR

Contractor Focus: Bridge Civil Engineering Bridge Civil Engineering are a local company based in Chudleigh. They have been operating for the 20 years and have a solid reputation among Utilities providers, local Councils and Highway Departments throughout the South West region. Their work has included excavating , shaping and the bulk removal of earthwork; laying the foundations to support the hotel and the building of retaining walls. In addition they have installed a huge storm water tank that will control and divert the water run-offs and will avoid flooding around the site.

Some of the Bridge Civil Engineering Team Pre Corona-virus (remember those days!)

For the community

As contributors to the Considerate Constructors Scheme and to meet environmental targets there are certain obligations that we have to meet. Health Safety and Wellbeing are extremely important to all who work on the Sandy Park Hotel project, so let us share what we are doing for the staff onsite and local community.

• We will be employing almost 200 trade and management jobs with at least 65% of roles sourced from the local community. Where possible we are using the local supply chain for materials and services and this in turn will invest in the local community shops.

• We will provide awareness and support about topical issues with a focus this period on Mental Health.

• We currently provide a safe environment for all our staff working within HSE and Government COVID-19 recommendations.

• We will be engaging with local schools and colleges to open our doors and assist in Career advice. A key aspiration for Construction as a whole is to see more females in the Construction and Engineering environment.

Further information

https://www.ccscheme.org.uk/

https://www.breeam.com/discover/how-breeam-certification-works/

Please give us your feedback.. The Sandy Park Construction Team are always willing to listen, please send emails to: VR@DNA-CM.co.uk

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