Vitec has excelled at being in the forefront of developer-led education, leisure and commercial projects, as well working directly for local authorities, government and charity organisations.
We are leading the way in terms of sustainability; in fact we were one of the earliest building services consultancies to look at BREEAM standards on a commercial scheme.
Vitec's Education Projects:
Ysgol Y Dderwen, Camarthen
The Project:The already acclaimed ‘Sustainable School’, Ysgol Y Dderwen in Carmarthen, required a new extension with associated building services. As the school represents a showcase for the application and promotion of energy saving solutions within Carmarthen County Council’s public buildings, the new works had to demonstrate a clear focus on sustainability and environmental issues. Read Full Ysgol Y Dderwen, Camarthen Article...
Tregib Comprehensive, Llandeilo
The Project:Tregib Comprehensive is a naturally bilingual, English language / Welsh language school for pupils aged 11 years to 18 years situated in the town of Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. The school serves a large catchment area from Llandovery to the north to Ammanford to the south. There are approximately 1000 pupils attending the school and close to 70 teachers. The school has witnessed massive changes having been undergoing phased redevelopment for a number of years in order to make necessary refurbishments and improve the facilities. Read Full Tregib Comprehensive, Llandeilo Article...
Hornsey School for Girls, London
The Project:As part of the government’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) initiative, Hornsey School for Girls underwent a significant extension programme. Two new single storey blocks were constructed for the comprehensive school – an administration facility and a new learning resources centre (LRC), both linked by an adjoining canopy structure. Read Full Hornsey School for Girls, London Article...
Coleg Sir Gâr, Ammanford Campus
The Project:Coleg Sir Gâr is one of the largest further education colleges in Wales with over 12,000 students. An opportunity arose to effect positive changes to the building services when architect James Partnership was contracted in to design and project manage a new pitched roof, replacing the existing leaking flat one. Read Full Coleg Sir Gâr, Ammanford Campus Article...
City North Sports Centre, Birmingham University
The Project:As part of a major programme of investment in its facilities, Birmingham City University spent £7 million developing a brand new, state-of-the-art sports centre at its Perry Barr campus. Read Full City North Sports Centre, Birmingham University Article...