Month: June 2019

Tomatin Pet Blessing Service, 2019

 A blessing from God  for all creatures great and small

All welcome at 

Tomatin beside the village hall

Sat 29th June  at 2:30 pm

If you would rather bring a picture of a beloved pet 

or bring a favourite pet toy please do. 

Afterwards a bring and share picnic

Woof !!!! friends I’m ready,

let’s go and get Blessed

Strathdearn Community Hub : Construction Update #34

construction update smallDate : 20th June 2019 

Weather : Temp 13°C, dry, overcast 

Principal Contractor : Compass Building & Construction Services Ltd 

Site Manager : Robbie Tewnion / Archie Cameron MacKintosh 

Time Lost : 30.25 days lost to weather by PC’s calculation. Delay to contract to be 

determined by Client’s Representative. Site Personnel 

2 Site Manager 13 Joiners 1 Plasterer + 1 Apprentice 3 Mechanical (Crudens) 0 MH Electrical 0 Groundworkers 0 Scaffolders 2 Tapers 0 Labourer 2 Roof slaters. 0 Patent Glazing 

Sub Contractors Appointed 

Shane MacLennan Groundworks EastWest Flooring Concrete Screed Scotframe Kit supply & design Swarco EV Charging Glulam Solutions Kit and glulam erection Standard Patent Glazing Roof Lights FP McCann Precast concrete supply C MacPhee Bricklayer Gartec Lift supplier & installer. Andrew Cowie Concrete slab installer FP McCann Precast Concrete McLeod Roofing Slate Roofing MH Electrical Electrical Installation RI Cruden Mechanical Installation Highland Scaffolding Scaffolding Highland Decorating Taping & Decorating 

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Activities on site 

The blockwork forming the stair enclosure has been completed and the fireproof cap has been built. The perimeter of the capping needs to be fire sealed. Suggested using off cuts of fire rated plasterboard and fire mastic. 

The render to the inner face of the stair walls has commenced. 

Diagonal bracing remains to be completed. 

All window & glazed door installations are complete. Windows are being protected with temp adhesive film. 

The South elevation of the roof has been slated and the snow board clips installed. Slate flakes and chips have been mostly cleaned off the roof. Roofers are still slating the north elevation. The solar PV installation is ongoing, Solar hot water panels have not yet been installed. 

Roof verge flashings have been fitted at the gables. 

The rooflights have been re installed to ensure the lead integity at the base of the flashings. The base lead flashing has had stainless steel holding down clips added. The upper flashing does not have clips fitted. Compass to discuss with MacLeod Roofing and determine if additional clipes are required. See photo below. 

1st fix electrical works are progressing well with cable runs for lighting & small power substantially complete. 

Plumbers are ongoing with 1st fix plumbing and heating pipework runs above the shower and changing areas as well as above ceiling level at the Youth Group/ room room and Viewing Gallery/Lighting Control. 

Exhaust and Fresh Air inlet Plenum boxes have been installed into the west elevation gable 

Drain stacks have been installed to 1st floor level and SVP connections have been installed as roof slating progresses. 

Battens and counter battens for wall cladding are complete. Cladding installation is ongoing. The gaps and nailing to the lower boards are not uniform, see photos below. There are paint runs and large variations in shades of grey on the cladding boards that will need to be addressed. The mesh behind the panels will need to be protected from paint splashes when applying the final coats of cladding paint. 

Glulam needs to be repaired below the 1st floor rooflight. The pin has split the timber. 

Plasterboarding of ceiling in plant area is being taped and filled. The walls and ceiling in the Store area have been sheeted and joint taping/filling is almost complete. 

Wall panels were being insulated in the corridor and main hall, insulation was also being installed in the ceiling below the Youth Room. 

Bats found during 1st survey. Further survey to be carried out end June / early july when weather allows. 

Joiners are assembling the shutter for the power transformer base to be cast externally. 

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Upcoming Activities 

Progress & complete M&E 1st fix. Progress Joiner roughing. Progress wall cladding. Complete Fire capping edge seals over stair well. Complete roof slating to North elevation. Undertake 2nd bat survey to Millenium Hall. 


  • The full report includes photos, tables and diagrams which can’t easily be separated from their original PDF format. Click HERE to view the full report.
  • An archive of these construction updates is available HERE.

 

Strathdearn Community Hub : Construction Update #33

construction update smallDate : 12th June 2019

Weather : Temp 9°C, raining

Principal Contractor : Compass Building & Construction Services Ltd

Site Manager : Robbie Tewnion / Archie Cameron MacKintosh

Time Lost : 30.25 days lost to weather by PC’s calculation. Delay to contract to be

determined by Client’s Representative. Site Personnel

2 Site Manager 10 Joiner / Labourer 2 Mechanical (Crudens) 2 MH Electrical 0 Groundworkers 2 Scaffolders 0 Labourer 3 Roof slaters. 2 Patent Glazing

Sub Contractors Appointed

Shane MacLennan Groundworks EastWest Flooring Concrete Screed Scotframe Kit supply & design Swarco EV Charging Glulam Solutions Kit and glulam erection Standard Patent Glazing Roof Lights FP McCann Precast concrete supply C MacPhee Bricklayer Gartec Lift supplier & installer. Andrew Cowie Concrete slab installer FP McCann Precast Concrete McLeod Roofing Slate Roofing MH Electrical Electrical Installation RI Cruden Mechanical Installation Highland Scaffolding Scaffolding Highland Decorating Taping & Decorating

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Activities on site

The blockwork forming the stair enclosure has been completed to cap slab level. Materials for ceiling now on site and joists to support the ceiling were being installed onto Joist hangers.

Diagonal bracing 90% completed with 1 bay of highlevel bracing in the main hall still to be fitted.

All window & glazed door installations are complete. Windows are being protected with temp adhesive film.

The South elevation of the roof has been slated and the snow board clips installed. Slate flakes and chips have been mostly cleaned off the roof. Roofers are still slating the north elevation following the re installation of the rooflights and lead bottom flashings as noted in the previous report.

1st fix electrical works are progressing well with cable runs for lighting & small power substantially complete.

Plumbers are ongoing with 1st fix plumbing and heating pipework runs above the shower and changing areas.

Exhaust and Fresh Air inlet Plenum boxes have been installed into the west elevation gable

Drain stacks have been installed to 1st floor level and SVP connections have been installed as roof slating progresses.

Battens and counter battens for wall cladding are complete. Cladding installation has commenced at the west gable elevation.

Fixing bars for the solar panels are being assembled inside ready for installation with the roof slating.

Glulam needs to be repaired below the 1st floor rooflight. The pin has split the timber.

Plasterboarding of ceiling in plant area is ongoing.

Upcoming Activities

Progress & complete M&E 1st fix. Progress Joiner roughing. Progress wall cladding. Complete Fire capping over stair well. Complete roof slating to North elevation. Undertake bat survey to Millenium Hall w/c 10th June weather permitting.


  • The full report includes photos, tables and diagrams which can’t easily be separated from their original PDF format. Click HERE to view the full report.
  • An archive of these construction updates is available HERE.

Land of Opportunity?

Tomatin Zone TM7Strathdearn Community Developments Company would like to inform the community that on Tuesday 25th June a technical team from The RAW Group Inverness will undertake site testing on the piece of land opposite Tomatin Church of Scotland (green tin church). This is to investigate whether the land is suitable and financially viable for SCD to progress the affordable housing project to the next stage.

Meet our Shop Supervisor Paula Morgan

Paula moved to the Highlands 28 years ago from Muirkirk, Paula Morgan2a small miners’ village in East Ayrshire, with her husband Charlie and two children. The family took up home in Moy 13 years ago.

Initially she worked in an International Endurance Yard at Loch Ness Riding in Dores. Her love of horses took her into an animal nursing course, followed by her RCVS degree in Vet Nursing from Thurso College. She volunteered for a year as a vet nurse before being employed for many years at Inshes Vets. There she specialised in K9 hydrotherapy and was responsible for that area of the practice. During her nursing career she obtained her Diploma in Management.

Having worked for the last year as a local Strathdearn Carer, Paula has had the chance to get to know her community, “I’m originally from a very close-knit village where I was surrounded by elderly relatives who always wanted to pass the time of day with you. Moy is further out and so I enjoyed meeting more people from the area and being able to chat with the older residents.”

Strathdearn Community Hub : Construction Update #32

construction update smallDate : 4th & 6th June 2019

Weather : Temp 9°C, heavy rain

Principal Contractor : Compass Building & Construction Services Ltd

Site Manager : Robbie Tewnion / Archie Cameron MacKintosh

Time Lost : 30.25 days lost to weather by PC’s calculation. Delay to contract to be

determined by Client’s Representative. Site Personnel

2 Site Manager 10 Joiner / Labourer 2 Mechanical (Crudens) 2 MH Electrical 0 Groundworkers 2 Scaffolders 0 Labourer 3 Roof slaters. 0 Patent Glazing

Sub Contractors Appointed

Shane MacLennan Groundworks EastWest Flooring Concrete Screed Scotframe Kit supply & design Swarco EV Charging Glulam Solutions Kit and glulam erection Standard Patent Glazing Roof Lights FP McCann Precast concrete supply C MacPhee Bricklayer Gartec Lift supplier & installer. Andrew Cowie Concrete slab installer FP McCann Precast Concrete McLeod Roofing Slate Roofing MH Electrical Electrical Installation RI Cruden Mechanical Installation Highland Scaffolding Scaffolding Highland Decorating Taping & Decorating

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Activities on site

The blockwork forming the stair enclosure has been completed to cap slab level. Materials for ceiling now on site and the joiners will commence the fire cap Friday 7th June.

Diagonal bracing 90% completed with 1 bay of highlevel bracing in the main hall still to be fitted.

All window & glazed door installations are complete. Windows are being protected with temp adhesive film.

The South elevation of the roof has been slated and the snow board clips installed. Slate flakes and chips have been mostly cleaned off the roof. Roofers are slating the north elevation.

A birdcage scaffold/crash deck has been installed below the roof lights. Rooflights have been installed and completed ready for lead work to be installed. To the sides and top. The bottom flashing has been installed. An issue has arisen with the lead flashings and the way the Patent Glazing firm have installed the rooflights. The lead was cut at the corners of the glazing and sealed using leadmate. 2 men returning from glazing firm next week to address the issue they created. This has held up completion of the roof slating.

Joiners have completed Kingspan PIR insulation at floor cassette perimeter. The edges have been sealed with silicone to ensure air tightness. Target max air leakage rate of 7.5m3/hr/m2 has been advised.

Seal gaps round patent glazing roof lights for air test.

1st fix electrical works are progressing well with cable runs for lighting & small power substantially complete.

Plumbers are ongoing with 1st fix plumbing and heating.

Drain stacks have been installed to 1st floor level and SVP connections have been installed as roof slating progresses.

Battens and counter battens for wall cladding are complete. Paper, tapes etc will be covered / painted out before cladding and mesh is applied.

Fixing bars for the solar panels are being assembled inside ready for installation with the roof slating.

Glulam needs to be repaired below the 1st floor rooflight. The pin has split the timber.

Plasterboarding of ceiling in plant area has commenced.

Plasterboard deliveries have commenced and boards were being loaded into the building.

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Upcoming Activities

Progress & complete M&E 1st fix. Progress Joiner roughing. Fire capping over stair well. Complete Roof lights lead flashing installation Complete roof slating to North elevation. Complete framing for larch cladding on external elevations Commence Larch cladding. Undertake bat survey to Millenium Hall w/c 10th June weather permitting.


  • The full report includes photos, tables and diagrams which can’t easily be separated from their original PDF format. Click HERE to view the full report.
  • An archive of these construction updates is available HERE.

 

Strathdearn Community Hub : Construction Update #31

construction update smallDate : 30th May 2019

Weather : Temp 14°C, light rain, heavier in morning

Principal Contractor : Compass Building & Construction Services Ltd

Site Manager : Robbie Tewnion / Archie Cameron MacKintosh

Time Lost : 30.25 days lost to weather by PC’s calculation. Delay to contract to be

determined by Client’s Representative. Site Personnel

2 Site Manager 9 Joiner / Labourer 0 Glulam Erection Squad 3 Mechanical (Crudens) 2 MH Electrical 0 Groundworkers 2 Scaffolders 0 Labourer 3 Roof slaters. 2 Patent Glazing

Sub Contractors Appointed

Shane MacLennan Groundworks EastWest Flooring Concrete Screed Scotframe Kit supply & design Swarco EV Charging Glulam Solutions Kit and glulam erection Standard Patent Glazing Roof Lights FP McCann Precast concrete supply C MacPhee Bricklayer Gartec Lift supplier & installer. Andrew Cowie Concrete slab installer FP McCann Precast Concrete McLeod Roofing Slate Roofing MH Electrical Electrical Installation RI Cruden Mechanical Installation Highland Scaffolding Scaffolding Highland Decorating Taping & Decorating

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Activities on site

The blockwork forming the stair enclosure has been completed to cap slab level.

Diagonal bracing 90% completed with 1 bay of highlevel bracing in the main hall still to be fitted.

All window & glazed door installations are complete. Windows are being protected with temp adhesive film.

Scaffold erection is complete and has been taken into use.

The South elevation of the roof has been slated and the snow board clips installed. Slate flakes and chips have been mostly cleaned off the roof. Roofers are slating the north elevation.

A birdcage scaffold/crash deck has been installed below the roof lights. Rooflights have been installed and completed ready for lead work to be installed. To the sides and top. The bottom flashing has been installed

Joiners have completed Kingspan PIR insulation at floor cassette perimeter. The edges have been sealed with silicone to ensure air tightness. PC to check & confirm what air permeability rate has been designed for.

Seal gaps round patent glazing for air test. See comments above.

1st fix electrical works are progressing well with cable runs for lighting & small power substantially complete.

Plumbers are ongoing with 1st fix plumbing and heating.

Drain stacks have been installed to 1st floor level and SVP connections have been installed as roof slating progresses.

Battens and counter battens for wall cladding are complete. The cladding will start Tuesday 4th June. Paper, tapes etc will be covered / painted out before cladding and mesh is applied. CoW to attend and inspect prior to starting cladding.

Fixing bars for the solar panels are being assembled inside ready for installation with the roof slating.

Sample wall panels have been fitted in the main hall.

Glulam needs to be repaired below the 1st floor rooflight. The pin has split the timber.

Upcoming Activities

Progress & complete M&E 1st fix. Progress Joiner roughing. Fire capping over stair well. Joist shoes due on site 28th May. Complete Roof lights lead flashing installation Complete roof slating to North elevation. Complete framing for larch cladding on external elevations Commence Larch cladding. Undertake bat survey to Millenium Hall w/c 3rd June weather permitting.


  • The full report includes photos, tables and diagrams which can’t easily be separated from their original PDF format. Click HERE to view the full report.
  • An archive of these construction updates is available HERE.

 

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