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Dabinett were appointed by Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway at an early stage to provide full professional support for the refurbishment of three former industrial units at their Llanfair Caereinion site.
The existing buildings had reached a point where significant intervention was required. The ageing building envelope included asbestos cement roof and wall cladding, poor thermal performance, and deteriorating external elements which limited the long-term usability of the buildings.
The client required a practical and commercially considered refurbishment solution that would significantly improve the buildings while supporting the ongoing operation of the wider railway site.
Dabinett’s involvement extended from the earliest design and feasibility discussions through to procurement, contract administration, project monitoring, and post-completion defect management.
The brief required a comprehensive refurbishment of the three industrial units, with a focus on renewing the external building envelope and improving long-term performance.
A key element of the project involved the safe removal of the existing asbestos cement roof and wall cladding, replacing this with modern insulated cladding systems to improve durability, weather resistance, and energy efficiency.
The project also required wider external refurbishment works including replacement doors, new glazing, upgraded access arrangements, and associated envelope improvements.
Given the nature of the site, phasing and logistics required careful consideration. The client needed a solution that balanced programme, safety, cost, and practical delivery constraints.
Planning, Building Regulations compliance, health and safety coordination, and contractor procurement also formed key elements of the instruction.
Solution
Dabinett provided a full consultancy service throughout the project lifecycle.
At the initial stage, this included site inspection, feasibility discussions, and design development to establish the most appropriate refurbishment approach.
Once the preferred solution was agreed, Dabinett prepared the full technical package, including specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation, and design information required for procurement and statutory approvals.
Competitive tendering was undertaken to ensure value for money, with Dabinett managing contractor engagement, tender analysis, and recommendations for appointment.
As Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Dabinett also coordinated pre-construction health and safety requirements and design risk management.
During the construction phase, Dabinett acted as Contract Administrator, overseeing quality control, site inspections, progress monitoring, valuation certification, contractor liaison, and practical completion.
The refurbishment has provided the client with significantly upgraded industrial accommodation with a greatly improved building envelope and substantially enhanced long-term performance.
The replacement of the asbestos cladding removed a significant maintenance and compliance concern while modern insulated systems have improved thermal efficiency, resilience, and overall building quality.
Through careful design development, competitive procurement, and active contract administration, the works were delivered with a strong focus on quality and practical project management.
This project demonstrates Dabinett’s ability to deliver full-service refurbishment projects, from initial concept through to completion, particularly where ageing industrial buildings require technical expertise, asbestos management, and careful project coordination.
If you are considering industrial refurbishment works, asbestos roof replacement, or wider building envelope upgrades, Dabinett can provide professional advice from the earliest planning stages through to project completion.
