Construction Design

Roy G. Holt MA. ARB. C.V./Resume

www.royholtarchitects.com (001) 403-***-****

actoh8@r.postjobfree.com e-mail me and I’ll call you back PROJECTS I HAVE DESIGNED & BUILT IN ENGLAND:

From concept to completion, all projects shown here were designed, detailed, approved and realized in England, from an on-line office in Canada. For decades pundits have prophesied that ‘one day, with computerization’ architects will be able to carry out projects remotely: ‘That day’ has been with us for many years! PERSONAL STATEMENT:

I am a British registered architect who has lived in Canada and gained considerable experience in North American construction techniques but missed European Urbanity and Place-Specific Architectural Design, stone buildings and broad leafed trees. I do NOT seek a relocation payment, but I dare not move back until I have a job offer as I have commitments and I want to retain flexibility over the city, town or village of my destination. Long term I seek a permanent senior position as an architect, but am perfectly prepared to start with a company on a short-term, temporary contract so we have time to get to know how we work together. EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree with Honors - Architecture (Part 1) (1993)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture - Architectural Studies (Part 2) (1995)

• Post Graduate Cert. in Prof. Practice - Architectural Practice (Part 3) (1995)

• Masters Degree in Urban Design - Urban Design (1995)

• Post Graduate Cert. in Education - Tutor ‘Art & Design’ to Adult Students (1998)

• All of the above Qualifications were gained at the University of Greenwich, London, England. Professional Affiliations:

Registered by the Architects Registration Board of United Kingdom (ARB) (1st Jan. 1996 - present) Chartered by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) (1st Jan. 1996 – Dec.2014) In 2016 I intend to apply to re-join the RIBA.

For detailed portfolio please see: www.royholtarchitects.com Roy G. Holt MA. ARB. (001) 403-***-****

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PROFILE of EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

I have been a registered architect in Britain for 20 years working on building projects from concept to completion, including contract administration and management of businesses and staff. However, I have 30 years of experience in design, planning and construction in different building types and methods as I was an experienced architectural technologist prior to my registration on 1ST Jan. 1996.

• A skilled communicator using the English language in written, verbal and electronic formats.

• Conceptualize building designs and develop details including materials, costs and construction schedules.

• Concept design and planning approvals at local level or appeals to central government.

• Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of the project being considered.

• Carry out feasibility studies and developed concepts in detail to produce construction information

• Prepare sketches, models and presentation drawings for the clients’ approval.

• 20 years of AutoCAD experience designing buildings and gaining planning and regulation/code approvals.

• Detail building design and construction working drawings for a variety of different structural methods.

• Prepare/supervise drawings, specifications and construction documents for contractors and tradespersons.

• Prepare information using AutoCAD, Revit, Word, Excel, Sketch-up and a web-site program called BlueVoda.

• Knowledge of Planning/Building Codes/Regulations and construction legislation in the UK and Canada.

• Produced Building Regulation compliant solutions with an eye on cost and ease of construction.

• Circulated and liaised over detailed information with fellow professionals, contractors and local authorities.

• Prepared and evaluated tender documentation and bids as well as assisting clients with building contract.

• Carried out risk assessments and provided Health and Safety documentation.

• Management of staff, time & business, client consultation and liaison with other professionals.

• Setting out critical path programmes and adhered to tight deadlines to procure buildings on time and on budget.

• Contracts administered and work inspected on projects of different sizes and scopes.

• Carried out project administration, site monitoring, answering of site queries and certification of payments

• Prepare, administer and certificate payments on construction contracts.

• Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with design and specification. REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Various Architects, Interior and Construction Companies in Ontario and Alberta 2004 – Present Work in North America is a series of hap-hazard contracts that last as long as the project with companies that provide zero-commitment to those they hire. I worked for three companies: Archway & Associates Architects, St. Catharines and Landmark Home Solutions, Thorold both in Ontario as well as Elktone Interiors, Calgary, Alberta. I gained valuable ‘hands-on’ site experience in Canadian construction management styles and Building Codes. HOLT Architects/George Granville Partnership England 1999 – 2004 & Canada 2004 – 2014 I fortunately managed to continue to work On-line in England and successfully mastered the ability to live and work on different continents using AutoCAD digital designs and electronic communications. Projects included:

• Planning/construction of several luxury ‘new-build’ apartment complexes on the south coast of England.

• Speculative office developments of differing sizes in Essex, England.

• Sheltered Housing for the elderly and the refurbishment of Historic Listed Buildings.

• Housing on ‘Brown-field’ infill sites and ‘like-for-like’ replacements in ‘Conservation Areas’.

• Design and planning for a brewery, restaurant and tourist facility in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England.

• Conversion of a six storey building into a restaurant in Soho, Central London, England.

• Design of 2 large luxury houses on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean.

• Condominium complex with 114 apartments, swimming pool and gymnasium in St. Catharines, Ontario.

• AutoCAD construction drawings for a Catholic Church and Community Centre in Toronto, Ontario.

• Independent brewery with restaurant and pub in Jordan, Ontario. For detailed portfolio please see: www.royholtarchitects.com Roy G. Holt MA. ARB. (001) 403-***-****

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John Strong Partners 1996 - 1999

I returned to John Strong & Partners as ‘project architect’ on an extensive inner-city regeneration for the Westminster City Council in London, England refurbishing housing tower blocks to improve communal access, controlled recreational spaces and add infill units. I also designed several ‘Design and Build’ office developments, two new-build housing estates of 40 houses each, an industrial/science park with hotel and a retail complex. Watkins Gray International Feb’ – Oct’ 1996

I carried out detail design and project administration on a variety of Hospital projects including a Hydro-Therapy pool complex at Guy’s Hospital, a G.U.M. Clinic in West London and a Dental unit in Surrey. Registered by the ARB and RIBA. 1st Jan. 1996

Study and work had both shared a part-time/full-time role over the previous years. John Strong Partners 1994 - 1996

My duties included sketch proposals for new work, ‘Job Architect’ on a Post Office Sorting Centre, site administration and certification. I was completed my registration as an architect at this time. Prime Folio Ltd. 1993 - 1994

I prepared working drawing packages on a range of small housing estates, a Nursing Home for the elderly and a seven storey apartment block in Docklands, London. Granville Forbes Design Ltd. 1988 - 1993

I held a management role producing construction and ‘shop drawing packages’ for specialist contractors on ‘fast- track’ design & build contracts. We took the architect’s concepts and turned them into ‘detailed working drawings’ accepting ‘design responsibility’ to Building Regulation standards. We worked on some amazing projects for well-known architects and it was an inspiration to me while studying architecture. Projects included:

• Q.E.2 Conference Centre, Central London. (Powell, Moya Associates.)

• Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery, Central London. (Robert Venturi & Denise Scott-Brown)

• Sackler Gallery in the Royal Academy, Central London. (Norman Foster Associates.)

• Harlequin Centre, Watford. (Chapman Taylor Associates.)

• Friars Square, Aylesbury. (Stanley Bragg & Partners)

• British Aerospace Office Complex, Hatfield. (YRM Partnership)

• Ankerside Centre, Tamworth. (Seymour Harris Architects)

• Hilton Hotel, Glasgow. (Crerar & Partners)

Croudace Homes Ltd. 1985 - 1988

Croudace develop the standard British style housing estates for sale on the open market and Housing Associations. I produced design, planning, building regulation and construction drawings by hand in the pre-AutoCAD days. ADDITIONAL PROJECT IMAGES:

For detailed portfolio please see: www.royholtarchitects.com

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