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Winton Chapel, University of Winchester

18th May 2016News

The Winton Chapel, University of Winchester

The Winton Chapel at the University of Winchester was originally built in 1880 and extended in 1927. The chapel was recently renovated and extended by RV Dart in readiness for the 135th anniversary celebrations. The Winton Chapel forms an important part of the University of Winchester and hosts music concerts and war memorial services.

The project reached practical completion on Monday 16th May.

 

 

 

 

 

Architect: Design Engine – David Gausden / Tamsin Thomas   

Structural Consultant: Paul Tanner Associates

Electrical Consultant: Chris Reading Associates

Mechanical Consultant:  Robertson Cartwright Design

Quantity Surveyor: Evolution 5

Contract: JCT Prime Cost Contract

Outturn Cost:  £1.3M

Contract Period: 14 months

 

 

 

Golf Sponsors and CITB Supporters

4th May 2016ApprenticeStaff

Golf Sponsors for Andover and District Mencap Golf Day

Mencap Golf DayRV Dart were one of three sponsors for the Andover and District Mencap Golf Day 2016. The event was held on Friday 29th April at The Test Valley Golf Club in Basingstoke. Our team was made up of Colin Andrews, Mike Westhead, Geoff Rhodes and Terry Harfield.

The Golf Day was set up to support those who work hard to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. It was an excellent experience which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Our Skillbuild Entry

RV Dart has entered Zac Fullick who is our first year apprentice bricklayer in to a CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) skills competition. Skillbuild is run by the CITB and is the largest multi-trade competition in the country. The competition covers ten craft occupations and runs regional heats between April and June each year with the national final in the autumn. We wish Zac well in the coming heats.

Latest Updates at RV Dart

24th April 2016Education

Elizabeth 11 Court South, Winchester

We are delighted to announce that RV Dart has been appointed to carry out the refurbishment work on the WC’s and Kitchenettes at The Elizabeth 11 Court South in Winchester. These offices are used by Hampshire County Council. The work on the Grade 2 Listed Building will begin on 8th May.

Tiptoe School

RV Dart have completed the building works at the Tiptoe Primary School in Tiptoe, Lymington. The works included alterations to an existing classroom and the construction of an extension to form a new classroom teaching space, Quiet Room, Toilet and Kitchenette. The external works included the extension of the playground and car parking space.

Tiptoe

Little White House

This work was a complete internal and external refurbishment of an existing dwelling at Winchester College for one of the College staff.

Our MD Goes Green

There is always something going on at RV Dart. Colin, our Managing Director recently purchased a plugin ‘hybrid’ car which means that the car uses more than one means of propulsion. This type of  car uses a normal petrol engine with an electric motor. The advantage of using a hybrid car is that it uses less fuel and emits less CO2 emissions than most conventional cars. Running cleaner with better mileage adds up to being an environmentally friendly vehicle.

Winchester Cathedral

We thought you might enjoy this snapshot of RV Dart working today on the Presbytery ceiling at the Winchester Cathedral. It was great to be part of a team working on a building over 900 years old.

Cathedral

 

Winchester College

19th January 2016Education

RV Dart are pleased to announce the award of the refurbishment of The Little White House in St Cross, on behalf of Winchester College which started in October 2015 and is due to be completed in March 2016

Sad News

29th November 2015Staff

It is with regret that we announce the sad passing of Cecil Hulbert our most senior foreman.  Cecil passed away suddenly on January 9th 2015 and will be sadly missed by all at RV Dart.  Cecil worked for us as a carpenter,  joiner and foreman for 28 years. RIP Cecil.