Richard Vest BSc MRICS started his career in 1983 working for a firm of architects as an Architectural Technician, gaining experience in designing schools, council buildings, commercial warehouses and houses. House extensions became one of his specialities in his spare time and he has continued with this element of work throughout his career.
After becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1995 he worked in local Government managing a team of property specialists involved in all aspects of domestic and commercial property management.Some significant commissions include the design of a new 6 bay fire station, the major refurbishment of the buildings and pool plant at three leisure centres and a theatre.
In 2011 Richard started his own company, Richard Vest Architectural Design Ltd, with Rachel Mason BSc providing Computer Aided Design (CAD) services and office administration. Richard and Stephen worked together managing Ipswich Borough Council's property during the 1990's. Stephen is a welcome addition to the team and brings with him a breadth of experience and capabilities.
After becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1995 he worked in local Government managing a team of property specialists involved in all aspects of domestic and commercial property management.Some significant commissions include the design of a new 6 bay fire station, the major refurbishment of the buildings and pool plant at three leisure centres and a theatre.
In 2011 Richard started his own company, Richard Vest Architectural Design Ltd, with Rachel Mason BSc providing Computer Aided Design (CAD) services and office administration. Richard and Stephen worked together managing Ipswich Borough Council's property during the 1990's. Stephen is a welcome addition to the team and brings with him a breadth of experience and capabilities.
Services
No job is too small - from design advice on re-arranging your kitchen to the design and project management of a complete new building.
We can help you successfully navigate through the Planning and Building Regulations process.
We design new buildings and extensions and plan refurbishments to existing buildings principally in both the domestic and commercial property sectors.
We will assess the job and provide a fixed fee quotation.
This will include notification of all Planning and Building Control Authority fees and any other foreseeable costs applicable to the job.
We can help you successfully navigate through the Planning and Building Regulations process.
We design new buildings and extensions and plan refurbishments to existing buildings principally in both the domestic and commercial property sectors.
We will assess the job and provide a fixed fee quotation.
This will include notification of all Planning and Building Control Authority fees and any other foreseeable costs applicable to the job.
Advise the Client of their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Notify the Health and Safety Executive of the project (form F10), and send revised details when new information becomes available.
Check the competence and resources of designers and contractors and report the findings to the Client.
Review any existing health and safety information regarding the project site and produce the pre-construction information for prospective designers and contractors.
Check the Principal Contractor's construction phase health and safety plan and issue a formal letter of approval to the Client.
Notify the Health and Safety Executive of the project (form F10), and send revised details when new information becomes available.
Check the competence and resources of designers and contractors and report the findings to the Client.
Review any existing health and safety information regarding the project site and produce the pre-construction information for prospective designers and contractors.
Check the Principal Contractor's construction phase health and safety plan and issue a formal letter of approval to the Client.
We are experienced in assessing the fire risk for the Corporate Client, producing reports in a logical format with clear recommendations for further action and prioritised according to the urgency.
Our services extend to the management of consequential remedial work, fire safety advice and emergency planning, including advice on writing a fire safety policy that supports and compliments your health and safety policies.
Making arrangements for Building Managers to flush infrequently used outlets on a weekly basis.
Our services extend to the management of consequential remedial work, fire safety advice and emergency planning, including advice on writing a fire safety policy that supports and compliments your health and safety policies.
Making arrangements for Building Managers to flush infrequently used outlets on a weekly basis.
Full architectural services and project management - please refer to our separate 'Architectural Design' section.
Fire Risk assessments, Legionella Risk Assessments, Asbestos Risk Management - Please refer to our 'Corporate Risk Assessments' section.
Stock condition surveys together with the consequential development of a planned preventative maintenance programme.
Managing all Statutory inspections and other planned maintenance work, including arranging any subsequent remedial work in accordance with the Client's instructions.
Fire Risk assessments, Legionella Risk Assessments, Asbestos Risk Management - Please refer to our 'Corporate Risk Assessments' section.
Stock condition surveys together with the consequential development of a planned preventative maintenance programme.
Managing all Statutory inspections and other planned maintenance work, including arranging any subsequent remedial work in accordance with the Client's instructions.
We were really impressed by the clear explanations of all of the building procedures as we are new to having building work done.
Richard was able to listen to our ideas of what we needed and then gave us clear advice of the best course of action.
Richard and his team carried a very thorough survey of our property and then drew up excellent plans which took into account everything we needed.
We would be happy to recommend Richard Vest Architectural Design Ltd.
Richard has carried out architectural work for me both privately and on behalf of the Felixstowe & Suffolk Bowls club.
Richard was able to listen to our ideas of what we needed and then gave us clear advice of the best course of action.
Richard and his team carried a very thorough survey of our property and then drew up excellent plans which took into account everything we needed.
We would be happy to recommend Richard Vest Architectural Design Ltd.
Richard has carried out architectural work for me both privately and on behalf of the Felixstowe & Suffolk Bowls club.
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