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Glenrothes, Gb

Glenrothes, Fife

Architectural and construction services practice. Technical experts, project managers and specialists in timber-framed construction.Formed by two directors sharing over seventy years of construction industry expertise, DX2 are providers of a complete range of architectural and technical construction services.With knowledge of a variety of sectors, including housing, commercial, industrial, leisure and healthcare, we offer the security and reassurance of complete “concept to… Show more Architectural and construction services practice. Technical experts, project managers and specialists in timber-framed construction.Formed by two directors sharing over seventy years of construction industry expertise, DX2 are providers of a complete range of architectural and technical construction services.With knowledge of a variety of sectors, including housing, commercial, industrial, leisure and healthcare, we offer the security and reassurance of complete “concept to keys” services, from architectural designs and construction details to project management and subcontractor co-ordination. The practice takes great pride in providing a professional, personal service and delivering appropriate high-quality solutions.We have a particular focus on the new-build, low-rise residential market, and are experts in timber-framed construction, embracing low-energy systems.Practice specialities:■ New-build housing■ Alterations / Extensions / Conversions / Renovations■ Ancillary domestic buildings, e.g. summer-houses, garages, swimming pools, etc.■ Timber-framed construction■ Architectural Services■ Technical construction consultancy■ Modern Methods of Construction■ Social/affordable housing■ Architectural designs■ Construction drawings and details■ Planning applications■ Building Warrant applications■ Site design■ Project management/coordination■ Technical liaison/advice■ Project viability■ Value-engineering■ Tendering assistance■ 3D modelling/animations■ Specification writing■ Thermal calculations■ Advisers to the legal profession■ Preparation of deed/title plans Show less

Glenrothes, Fife

▸ Project Leader for development of the award-winning Lomond Breathing Wall system, utilising Dynamic Insulation cells.▸ Project-managed the company’s involvement in the Housing Innovation Showcase project.▸ Lead professional in advancing the company’s public procurement submissions.▸ Value-engineering reviews of construction specifications.▸ Introduced and implemented the company's use of 3D design and visualisation software.

Glenrothes, Fife

▸ Line management responsibilities for, and mentoring of, a team of Technicians and Junior Technicians.▸ Led the delivery of social housing projects in Kirkcaldy (£3.3m regeneration) and Lochgelly (£1.1m new-build), the latter incorporating innovative Dynamic Insulation technology.▸ Instrumental to the company’s entry into the market of public procurement.▸ Introduced drawing office standards and brought about a significant improvement in the quality of drawings produced, resulting… Show more ▸ Line management responsibilities for, and mentoring of, a team of Technicians and Junior Technicians.▸ Led the delivery of social housing projects in Kirkcaldy (£3.3m regeneration) and Lochgelly (£1.1m new-build), the latter incorporating innovative Dynamic Insulation technology.▸ Instrumental to the company’s entry into the market of public procurement.▸ Introduced drawing office standards and brought about a significant improvement in the quality of drawings produced, resulting in efficiencies, and thus bringing cost savings, throughout the construction process. Show less

Glenrothes, Fife

[Sister company: Thistle Homes Ltd.]▸ Multi-faceted role within a family-run firm offering architectural and construction services, primarily for the residential new-build market.▸ Principally led the Drawing Office team, but other roles and responsibilities encompassed all stages of the construction process, e.g.■ Preparation of all types of architectural drawings, e.g. sketch designs, construction drawings and detailing, timber-frame design, site layouts, deed/title plans… Show more [Sister company: Thistle Homes Ltd.]▸ Multi-faceted role within a family-run firm offering architectural and construction services, primarily for the residential new-build market.▸ Principally led the Drawing Office team, but other roles and responsibilities encompassed all stages of the construction process, e.g.■ Preparation of all types of architectural drawings, e.g. sketch designs, construction drawings and detailing, timber-frame design, site layouts, deed/title plans, etc.■ Measured building surveys, site surveying, level surveys, and site setting-out■ Lead contact for external consultants, Building Standards officers, NHBC inspectors, etc.■ Snagging and pre-handover inspections■ Sub-contractor liaison and site supervision■ Working knowledge of technical regulations, Building Standards, NHBC, Zurich/Checkmate, etc.■ Specification preparation■ Material take-offs and purchasing■ Preparation of SAP and U-value calculations■ Introduced company's use of CAD Show less

Postgraduate Certificate, Management

In association with Awbery Management's "Operational Management Programme". (Ongoing study.) Primary tutor: Paul Hollinshead MBA.

Built Environment Design Management (Lvl 6 Nvq Dip, Qcf)

Hnc, Computer Aided Draughting And Design

Site Supervision, Scotvec, 1

Hnc, Architectural Technology

Sinclair & Watt "Architectural Technology Student of the Year"

Education record