LOCATION:
A £7m design and build project delivered for Landmarc Support Services, providing a modern, fully operational kitchen and dining facility. The development enhances catering capacity, operational efficiency and environmental performance for military personnel within a secure defence environment.
Key features of the development included:
- Construction of a replacement kitchen and dining facility.
- Full delivery of substructure and superstructure works, including:
- Foundations and below-ground drainage
- Steel frame construction
- Roofing, cladding and glazing systems
- Installation of doors, internal partitions and ceilings.
- Delivery of full mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems.
- Specialist commercial kitchen fit-out, including catering equipment and hygienic finishes.
- Internal works including:
- Joinery, flooring and decorative finishes
- Hygienic wall cladding and sanitary installations
- Extensive external works and infrastructure integration.
- Use of energy-efficient systems to reduce operational carbon impact.
- High-performance building envelope improving thermal efficiency.
- Durable, low-maintenance materials suited to intensive operational use.
- Efficient M&E systems supporting long-term cost savings.
- Contribution to improved living and working conditions for defence personnel.
The project required delivery within a live and secure military environment:
- Always maintaining strict security protocols and controlled access.
- Coordinating construction activities within an operational defence site.
- Delivering a highly serviced building with complex M&E and catering installations.
- Ensuring minimal disruption to day-to-day military operations.
- Achieving high standards of durability, hygiene and performance required for defence catering facilities.
A collaborative and carefully phased approach ensured successful delivery:
- Detailed planning and stakeholder coordination with defence personnel and site operators.
- Implementation of a phased construction strategy to maintain operational continuity.
- Integration of specialist contractors to deliver high-spec commercial kitchen installations.
- Use of robust construction materials and systems to meet long-term operational demands.
- Close management of logistics and site access to comply with security and safety requirements.
The project delivered:
- A modern, efficient kitchen and dining facility for military personnel.
- Enhanced catering capacity and operational resilience.
- Improved user experience through high-quality, functional and comfortable spaces.
- A durable and future-proof facility designed for long-term defence use.
- Successful delivery aligned with programme and operational requirements.
