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Executive SummaryWith an annual turnover for 2018/2019 of £260m, Midas is one of the largest independent property services providers in the UK.

Founded in 1976, Midas began life as a local building and civil engineering company in Devon. The company has seen significant growth over the years through ambitious and innovative management teams that have taken the business into new sectors and geographic locations. We now provide a complete range of construction related services, from seven regional offices, across numerous sectors including education, leisure, commercial, industrial, health and residential for both public and private sector clients.

The Midas Group operates five companies:

Midas Construction

is the largest company within the Midas Group and offers a complete range of construction related services to both public and private sector organisations.

Midas Interiors

is the specialist refurbishment and fit out arm of the Midas Group.

Mi-space

is a specialist company operating within the housing sector, providing innovative and sustainable construction, refurbishment and development services.

Midas Developments

is the property development division, focusing in industrial and commercial projects covering all aspects of development from speculative projects to pre-lets.

Midas Retail

provides fast-track construction solutions for a wide range of both small and large scale retail projects.

Midas Group Highlights

turnover

£260m

repeat business

81%

average customer satisfaction

87%our average CCS score

39/50industry average = 35.5/50

consecutive RoSPA Order of Distinction Awards for

Health & Safety

16

SERSF Building, Penryn CampusLocation: CornwallClient: University of ExeterValue: £3.7mDuration: 55 weeks

Customer Satisfaction86%

Project Summary

The project comprised the design and build of a two-storey 1,200sqm Science and Engineering Research building for the University of Exeter.

The project achieved BREEAM Excellent through the installation of extensive sustainable features, such as exposed concrete frame thermal mass elements, ventilation shafts and windows positioned to encourage airfl ow, and demand-led intelligent BMS with 100% LED lighting.

The building features a suite of state-of-the art scientifi c equipment including a 15m water fl ume simulating waves for energy generation research, chilled beams

with autoclaves, and pressurised gas. Structurally the building includes concrete foundations and frame, glazed curtain walling, Metsec panelling and aluminium brise soleil. Midas saved the client £400,000 through amendments to the building layout and adjustments to design and materials.

The project scored 84% in the customer satisfaction survey at practical completion, and 86% in the aftercare survey. The project reached the Finalist stage for ‘Specialist Project of the Year (subcontract up to £2m)’ in the 2016 Construction News Awards; and was nominated for the 2015 Building Forum Devon and Cornwall Awards.

Hi Tech & Digital CentreLocation: DevonClient: South Devon CollegeValue: £9.6mDuration: 63 weeks

Education Project of the Year (over £5m)

Michelmores Property Awards 2020


Project Summary

As part of the expansion and redevelopment of South Devon College, Paignton, Midas completed the design and construction of a three-storey linear teaching block with a central atrium, connected to the existing Vantage Point building.

Located on a live educational campus, the Hi Tech & Digital Centre facilitates education and training to support the growing hi-tech manufacturing, digital and creative sectors in Torbay and the surrounding area.

The Centre includes dedicated workspace for 15 business units; two large, open plan Collaboration Zones; and a café area.

This BREEAM Very Good project features natural ventilation, a PV array, bicycle storage for 56 bicycles, electric car charging points, bat and bird boxes and creation of a wildfl ower meadow with native hedgerows.

Southampton Maritime AcademyLocation: HampshireClient: Southampton Solent UniversityValue: £4mDuration: 32 weeks

Project Summary

This design and build project involved the partial relocation of the Southampton Solent University’s Maritime Academy at the Warsash Campus to the Austen Building in Southampton City College Campus in Southampton.

Midas remodelled the Austen Building, completing internal demolition, installation of M&E

services and construction of learning and workshop spaces. Works at the Warsash campus involved the disconnection and removal of existing machinery and components.

The project created teaching space workshops and specialist ship simulator facilities, with bridge and engine room simulators, including detailed design and installation of mechanical and electrical services for these units. Other special works

included reconnection of existing engine room simulators relocated from the existing facility in Warsash with high voltage supplies.

Midas completed the works to an occupied building on a live college campus, requiring daily liaison with stakeholders and a micro-managed soft landings process. The site team coordinated daily with university representatives to coordinate delivery times and manage safe, shared access.

1 West Building RefurbishmentLocation: BathClient: University of BathValue: £2.8mDuration: 24 weeks

Project summary

This project included the refurbishment of a three-storey 1960s university building (CLASP), with a newly constructed vertical extension on the former adjoining single storey, to offer modern academic accommodation within the existing building envelope.

The site location offered only one open elevation and challenges for access and use of equipment such as cranes. The work comprised an update of M&E services and thermal performance of the building’s envelope to enhance energy performance; a new single storey portal frame was added to house a new enclosed plant room; existing elevations cleaned and windows replaced; new roof and insulation installed; and existing columns strengthened.

Beacon HouseLocation: BristolClient: University of BristolValue: 4.3mDuration: 34 weeks

Customer

Satisfaction

92%

Project Summary

Beacon House is a six-storey, Grade II listed building formerly utilised as a hotel and then subsequently converted into retail space. Although the University own the entire building, the top three fl oors of the building did not form part of the project. However, these fl oors were in operation throughout.

The project comprised the redevelopment of 2,300sqm of former retail space into fl exible learning spaces for University of Bristol students. The Grade II listed

building was occupied during the works on the top fl oors, and in the basement.

The building has asbestos containing materials that were enveloped rather than removed due to their extensive nature. Works included minor demolition and structural repairs, stripping out existing services, removal of old roof lights and infi lling with timber joist for single ply covering, extended fi rst fl oor window openings, glazing replacement, thermal properties improvements, photovoltaics, and fi t out of the refurbished building.

South Cloisters

Location: DevonClient: University of ExeterValue: £6.5mDuration: 50 weeks

Project Summary

The triple extension and structural internal refurbishment of an existing student accommodation building on the University of Exeter St Luke’s campus, providing increased teaching and administration space and speciality facilities for the University’s Medical School.

Construction works included asbestos removal, demolition and alteration to the existing structure, the addition of a three-storey extension to the rear, a new fl oor at roof level, and a new atrium to the front elevation, together with the fi t out and installation of M&E to the new and refurbished areas. The job was complex, with a large amount of works undertaken concurrently in and around a relatively small building.

Peninsula Dental SchoolLocation: DevonClient: University of PlymouthValue: £5.6mDuration: 52 weeks


Project Summary

The design and build of a BREEAM Excellent dental school on the Plymouth Science Park, as part of the University of Plymouth’s Construction Framework. The project delivered the third building for the Peninsula School of Dentistry in the South West.

Midas constructed this three-storey concrete frame building on a steeply sloping greenfi eld site, constructing two large retaining walls as part of the enabling works.

The building provides 41 dental chairs over two fl oors, a treatment room, teaching spaces and X-ray

rooms. Midas installed dentistry-specifi c M&E and equipment including Health Technical Memoranda compliant air fi ltration systems and specialist medical cases and equipment.

Sustainable features include a roof-mounted PV array, high levels of building envelope insulation, ground source heat technology and solar thermal collectors.

Midas collaborated with the client and end user to meet their requirements whilst remaining fl exible and cost effective.

National College for Nuclear Location: SomersetClient: Bridgwater & Taunton CollegeValue: £7mDuration: 57 weeks

Project of the Year (over £5m) 2018

Michelmores Property Awards

Digital Construction Project/Initiative of the Year 2018

Constructing Excellence South West Built Environment Awards


Project Summary

This design and build project comprised construction of a pair of two-storey buildings and an enclosed link bridge on the Cannington Campus of Bridgwater College, Somerset.

The buildings are a two-storey training unit and a two-storey welfare recreation unit, formed with a reinforced concrete frame. The buildings provide training classrooms, workshops, virtual reality and simulator suites, staff facilities, gymnasium, social area and changing facilities.

Works included a lift shaft, fi t out, mechanical, electrical and plumbing works, raised access fl ooring, and external infrastructure works including road and path formation, paving and landscaping. Internally, Midas provided high capacity Wi-Fi coverage, fl oor boxes for power and fi xed data ports to each room and provided the curtain batten to the perimeter of the VR suite.

Midas carried out site weekly logistic meetings with the client and liaised frequently with the college staff, programming works to their convenience to mitigate disruption and maintaining a positive working relationship.

The project achieved BREEAM Excellent with credits including cyclist facilities, zero waste sent to landfi ll and the installation of 52 PV panels.

Learning Resources CentreLocation: Rhondda Cynon TaffClient: University of South WalesValue: £4.3mDuration: 82 weeks

Project Summary

Midas refurbished this 1960s Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme university building on the live Treforest campus of the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd.

Completing the works in fi ve phases to facilitate continuous use of the centre by staff and students, Midas allocated time between each phase for occupants to decant and maintained open lines of communication with the University throughout the project.

The project featured ecological elements, including utilising materials from sustainable sources, natural lighting through design, a solar array, and state of the art energy effi cient lighting.


The Alliston CentreLocation: GloucestershireClient: Royal Agricultural UniversityValue: £2.7mDuration: 48 weeks


Project Summary

This design and build project comprised construction of a two-storey offi ce and research facility at the live Royal Agricultural University campus to the west of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The Alliston Centre is a hub for regional and agricultural technology businesses, housing Farm491 and the Cirencester Growth Hub.

Enabling works included demolition of a two-storey residential property, with external works featuring hard landscaping, widening of the access road, cycle storage with a cantilevered canopy and car parking at Bailey Lodge. The

new building has a combination of open plan and cellular offi ce space, featuring brise soleil, a double height entrance atrium and a mix of timber, fi bre cement and Cotswold stone cladding. The cellular offi ces provide meeting space for up to 30 people.

The team liaised regularly with the university estates and facilities to manage the proximity to the live campus, including daily informal meetings during the fi nal stages of the build.

Midas won this project on a single stage tender, working with the client and stakeholders including the client’s design team to establish the design ethos and complete a

best value review. Upon the client’s request Midas submitted a costed value engineering list with circa £150,000 of opportunities, including installation of a Passivent system in lieu of mechanical ventilation at a saving of £30,000, which the client accepted.

The project was Highly Commended for ‘Best Large Commercial Project’ in the 2019 LABC West of England Regional Awards; shortlisted for ‘Projects up to 1,500msq’ in the 2019 British Council for Offi ces (BCO) Awards and for ‘Project of the Year’ in the 2019 Constructing Excellence South West Built Environment Awards.

Winter GardensLocation: SomersetClient: Weston CollegeValue: £9.9mDuration: 72 weeks


Architectural Design Award

2018 INCA Awards

Project Summary

This design and build project involved demolition, refurbishment, reconfi guration and extension works to the iconic 1920s Winter Gardens Pavilion in Weston-super-Mare.

Works included refurbishment of the original ballroom, reconfi guration and refurbishment of the 1980s extension and demolition and reconstruction of the rear to create a two-storey entrance with reception and The Florentine bistro. The project features Lasseter’s, a fi ne dining restaurant with a sea front patio surrounded by glass screens.

Midas completed the work in three phases, focusing on modernisation, improving natural ventilation and daylight, improving M&E, and retaining design sympathetic to the heritage of the building. The project achieved BREEAM Very Good through installation of water and energy meters; insulation; reuse of structural, façade and material elements; and thermal zoning.

The building features a PV array, providing 10% of the building’s energy, equating to a saving of 0.763 tonnes of CO2 per annum. Midas completed best value reviews with the client, making savings of £1.8 million.

South West Skills CentreCustomer Satisfaction

100%

Location: North SomersetClient: Weston CollegeValue: £7.4mDuration: 76 weeks

Project summary

This project included the partial demolition, reconstruction and refurbishment of an old shoe factory on college grounds. The facilities in the completed two-storey building included a new entrance area, multi-use teaching spaces with science laboratories, IT suites, motor vehicle workshop, youth and learning disability amenities. Extra science laboratories were added to the scope of works post-commencement, along with refurbishment works in an adjacent building. Midas saved the client £250,000 in the main phase 1 scheme, and the monies were used for the additional conversion of

workshops to solve an accessibility problem. Midas also helped the college enhance the proposed BREEAM rating from Very Good to Excellent, thereby allowing the college to apply for additional funding from the Department of Education. Midas undertook additional works post-completion to create a specialist machinery workshop following the College’s deal with GKN Aerospace to provide space for apprentice training.

The project received an average score of 93% from two customer satisfaction surveys at practical completion, and received an after care score of 100%. This project was a fi nalist at the LABC 2015 Awards for ‘Best Educational Building’ and ‘Best Change of Use of an Existing Building’ and Midas received a Weston College ‘Celebration of Success 2015’ Certifi cate of Appreciation.

Health and Active Living CentreLocation: SomersetClient: Weston CollegeValue: £6.7mDuration: 48 weeks


Project Summary

The project involved construction of a multi-use sports hall and all-weather sports pitch on a greenfi eld site within the Weston College Loxton campus, to the south of Weston-super-Mare. The three-storey building houses a sports hall with associated changing facilities, classrooms and sport science labs together with community use space, reception and small café.

Midas created an all-weather 3G sports pitch and a natural football pitch, with associated lighting, fencing and access paths. The completed centre features state-of-the-art science labs, including; a health therapy suite with separate clinic and therapy room; and a six bed simulation ward including high-tech patient mannequins. The

multi-use sports hall has provision for badminton, basketball, netball and fi ve-aside football, with retractable basketball hoops. The project included associated car parking, infrastructure and drainage, with an electrical substation, gas and water supply. Midas secured these works following the successful completion of the Winter Gardens project.

The project achieved BREEAM Excellent with contributing elements including bicycle storage, installation of bat boxes, surpassing air tightness and Air Leakage Rate targets and diversion of 100% of waste from landfi ll. Midas completed an extensive and effective early best value review with the clients, delivering savings of £675k to bring the project in line with the client’s budget requirements.

The College, Ystrad MynachLocation: CaerphillyClient: Ystrad Mynach CollegeValue: £4.7mDuration: 67 weeks

Project Summary

Working on a on a live college campus in Hengoed, Midas constructed B Block; a four-storey teaching facility and link building.

The building provides 13 classrooms, a library, improved catering facilities and public areas for learners, exhibitions, competitions and public events, providing the college with much needed space for the 14,000 learners that walk through its door each year.

This BREEAM Excellent project, recognised at the regional BREEAM Awards as one of the most sustainable buildings in Wales, features included a biomass boiler, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting and a green roof.


‘Further Education’, BREEAM Awards Wales 2010

Trowbridge CampusLocation: WiltshireClient: Wiltshire CollegeValue: £1.8mDuration: 35 weeks

Project Summary

The renovation of Wiltshire College Trowbridge Campus, including refurbishment works to existing buildings and existing external areas, and the construction of a new entrance and reception area.

Midas conducted the works in sections to run concurrently to contract the programme, allowing continued occupation of the campus during the latter stages. We completed the internal works within College holidays, with the external and construction works carried out in a live campus environment.


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