Bennetts Farm and Food, Worcester 

Client: Bennetts Farm & Food LTD

Bennetts Farm and Food, Worcester embarked on an exciting project to enhance its facilities by constructing a new visitor centre. At Cook Brown, we provided Building Control services for this project. The new building, designed to serve multiple purposes, houses a café, a function room, and classrooms. These spaces are primarily used for weddings and local craft groups, offering a versatile and welcoming environment for various events and community activities.

Sustainability 
The new visitor centre at Bennetts Farm & Food emphasises sustainability by incorporating renewable heating sources and a unique wall constructed using straw bales. These eco-friendly features not only reduce the building’s carbon footprint but also demonstrate a commitment to sustainable construction practices.

Surveyor Focus
Achieving compliance with thermal and fire requirements was crucial to the success of the project. Our goal was to ensure that the new visitor centre met all necessary regulations while maintaining high standards of safety and energy efficiency.

Our Approach 
We adopted a collaborative approach, working closely with the client, architect, and contractors to achieve a compliant scheme.

Key Challenges
The fire safety design posed considerable challenges due to the intricate nature of the building’s layout and intended uses. However, through our active participation in design and site meetings, we successfully addressed these challenges and achieved compliance.

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