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Enjoying over twenty years of successful trading in the highly competitive building refurbishment marketplace, Resource Building Services are the workplace solutions specialist.

We have successfully undertaken projects for major facilities management companies, nationally-known organisations and County Councils, receiving the majority of our commissions via recommendations from our satisfied customers.

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Collins Commercial   |   Yeovil Hospital   |   Malik & Malik   |   Samvo   |   Faith   |   Whitespace Insight

 Woodley Church of England School   |   Portakabin   |   Jetstream   |   Knight Properties   |   Datapulse

Complete Learning   |   Taylor Woodrow

 

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RBS were retained to undertake the cosmetic refurbishment of this building in the heart of London to maximise the new leasing opportunity. Spread over four floors, the old flooring was taken up, the surface was prepared to ensure an even tread and new, hard-wearing carpet tile was laid. The old carpeting, and all rubbish left by the previous tenants was removed and disposed of. Full redecoration throughout was carried out from the basement to the third floor, including walls, window frames, skirting, stairwells toilet and kitchen areas. The existing carpet in the stairwells was steam cleaned.

Internal partitioning was removed to provide a more open-plan aspect to the basement accommodation. Repairs to the toilets and kitchen were made. Some lighting was changed to Cat 2 specification, and all lighting, including the emergency units, was inspected and certificated. Investigating an existing leak to the first floor, the patio area on the second floor was resealed. A full builders' clean was carried out upon completion of the refurbishment, giving a 'ready to move straight in' feeling to prospective tenants.
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The Department of Health has given a public commitment to eliminating mixed-sex accommodation, bathroom and toilet facilities for hospital inpatients. As a result, RBS were approached by Yeovil Hospital, who provided a trusted solution - We supplied and installed floor-to-ceiling partitioning specifically designed for the healthcare industry to create 13 individual bays. Within each run, two partitions were installed, allowing the installation of a double glazed window into which we installed integral privacy blinds.

Cleaning is a major issue for healthcare providers; after preparing the floor, vinyl coved upstands were installed, eliminating gaps between the floor and partitioning. The design of the central steel stud allows the void depth to be increased up to 600mm, enabling services such as gas, electrics and air to be carried and concealed. This, coupled with the sealed window units, allows easy regular cleaning. Steam cleaning can also be used on the floors and walls to ensure continued high levels of hygiene. As working hours were restricted due to the requirements of the busy ward, RBS carried out the improvements over three consecutive weekends, starting at 19.00 on Fridays.
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A major refit of this leading law firm's offices included the installation of a large run of floor-to-ceiling storage units, finished in durable MFC. New offices were created by the use of full-height toughened 12mm glass partitioning, silicone jointed and sited into silver aluminium U-channelling. Due to the confidential nature of the business, all glazed surfaces had frosted manifestation applied, allowing both security to the occupants and for natural light to filter through. This theme was continued at the entrance.

Specially-manufactured door handles in the shape of an 'M' were installed, along with design, supply and installation of new signage running the width of the shop-front.
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RBS carried out and fully project-managed this major remodelling of Samvo's new offices based in a prestigious London building. We started by carefully dismantling existing stud walls. Minimising the potential mess whilst carrying out this work, we then placed the debris into appropriate bags and removed from site. Upon this blank canvas, we supplied and installed 50mm stud partitioning and accompanying doors to create the new rooms and offices required, working to our agreed designs and plans. In addition, glass partitioning was installed where openness and additional light was required.

We also increased existing sound insulation between the ceiling and floor slab. As an intensive user of data facilities, we installed several dozen floor boxes, each containing three data points, one coaxial point and electrical power. All cabling from the server rack to new workstations was installed, fully colour-coded for easy identification, tested and certificated. Planning diagrams and cable rack planning diagrams were also supplied for future use.

All the new furniture was installed, with existing furniture repositioned as required. Where required, lighting was modified to suit the new workstation layout, power outlets were fitted to each desk and the bank of plasma screens was repositioned.
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RBS were retained by Faith to design and install all the offices required in the shell of their new two-storey building in north London. We recommended a combination of glazed and solid partitioning and Beech doors to allow both privacy where required whilst retaining a light and spacious ambience. Glass sections were centrally glazed with white PVC, bead framed directly to the floor and ceiling with white powder-coated aluminium. The Directors office was double glazed for additional privacy. Toughened glass screens were installed to the break-out areas.
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RBS designed, supplied and installed both solid and glazed partitioning within these period offices in the centre of Oxford. We initially created a corridor to lead to the toilet facilities in solid 75mm stud partitioning, with Isover insulation between the boards and a one hour fire-rated door with vision panel. Originally an open-plan area, RBS created a bank of offices along one length, with solid partitioning for privacy between the offices and floor to ceiling 10mm glazed partitioning to the front, to allow excellent natural light penetration. The offices were also provided with Memerase write-on-wipe-off wall covering to five walls.

The original carpeting was removed and disposed of, the floor prepared, and relaid with a heavy duty loop carpet tile. As a final touch, the Whitespace name and logo was installed as a manifestation to some of the glazed surfaces.
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Requiring a number of alterations and updates to their premises, Woodley School retained RBS to carry out the works, completed over a four-week period during the summer break to minimise any disruption and to ensure the new facilities were fully available at the start of the new school year. We also liaised with the local council to arrange building inspection and building control submission to secure the necessary building and alteration permissions.

The project included the stripping out all blockwork to the staff kitchen, a small classroom and a changing/shower area. All ceilings were skimmed to provide a level surface, and new suspended ceilings were installed with Cat 2 lighting. All walls were replastered, some external doorways were bricked up, and new partitioning installed. A new break-out area for the children was constructed. Screed was utilised to even the floor level between two areas, and part of the roofing was strengthened. Vinyl flooring and carpeting were laid and electrical work was carried out, including the installation of a distribution board.
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RBS were commissioned to supply and fit over 600 linear metres of partitioning at two educational sites in Tottenham and Ashford. One site specified pre-finished board, with the second requiring vinyl wall covering. Due to specific acoustic requirements, a Rockwool infill was utilised to ensure the correct level of sound deadening. Almost 50 doors of various types (single, double, hospital) were sourced, supplied and fitted, all fire-rated and with vision panels, fully complying with all current Health & Safety regulations. Full project management was supplied. RBS successfully completed all works within the tight deadline required.
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“RBS were a pleasure to work with and we were very happy with the result.”
 Ms Fiona Hancox. Jetstream Logistics

RBS fitted out this new building shell for Jetstream in Colnbrook. We designed, supplied and constructed toilets and a kitchen on the ground floor, with offices and a meeting room on the mezzanine level. The comprehensive list of works included lighting, flooring, ceilings, electrical works, plumbing, glazing, window blinds, partitioning, dry lining, waste requirements and decoration.

In addition, we installed a full data system for their logistics operation. An effective, and economical to operate air-conditioning system was also supplied and installed. To create a pleasant working environment, oak wood flooring was laid to the offices, meeting room and stairway, with anti-slip vinyl flooring provided in the toilets and kitchen areas.
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RBS were commissioned to update all five floors of Knight Properties' prestigious head office in Covent Garden. In the reception area, we designed and installed a modern reception desk with integral lighting in order to create a warm and welcoming first point of contact. We also constructed a glass-walled meeting room in this area (partly opaque to allow privacy), for more casual meetings. Throughout the building we advised upon and supplied a range of contemporary furniture, including; workstations; office seating; soft seating; meeting tables and storage.

Further floor-to-ceiling glass partitioning was utilised on the other floors to create offices and meeting rooms, effectively dividing the space into private sections, yet retaining the most of the natural light available. Meeting rooms were also constructed in the basement area, utilising the space as efficiently as possible.  Bespoke manifestations were applied to all external windows.
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”I would like to say that Datapulse Ltd have a long standing relationship with RBS and have always received a friendly and first class service in all aspects of our business needs.”
Mr Phil Bray. Datapulse Group Facilities Manager

RBS undertook the relocation of 80 staff from three locations to their head office in Berkshire. We supplied and installed furniture for the offices and reception area, and provided partitioning, electrical works, suspended ceilings and storagewall. Undertaking the relocation aspect of this project at weekends and evenings allowed Datapulse to relocate their staff with the absolute minimum of disruption to their business.

Project included: Move management, comprehensive space planning and design services, reception counter and complimentary furniture, bespoke glazed partitioning staff dining area, A/V equipment.
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From initial shell to full completed handover, RBS planned, sourced and installed reception furniture, window blinds, plants, custom-built feature fish tanks, audio-visual equipment, landscaping, manifestations and other signage. Making full use of our comprehensive interior design services- including AutoCad space planning and 3D visuals - and operating within a tight time frame for the opening of Complete Learning's prestigious new training centre and head office, RBS completed the detailed project on-time and within budget.
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RBS relocated the entire European repair centre from southern England to the Czech Republic. We recommended, supplied and installed a full range of new furniture for their head office in Berkshire. The relocation included the dismantling , packing, transportation (by road and sea) and reassembly of all furniture, computers, testing equipment and ancillary items, and the supply and installation of new furniture. We also supplied new furniture for the head office, including a bespoke reception counter.
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