Case Study
Maes Gwern Day Centre
Location:
Mold
Project type:
New-build Adult Centre
Project value:
£4.9 million
Client:
Flintshire County Council
Completion:
2025
Project overview
The engineering challenge
The scheme presented several challenges, including:
Integrating a new building into a sloping site while minimising earthworks.
Designing SuDS features that achieve SAB compliance and support long‑term water management.
Developing a timber‑frame superstructure that meets performance, durability, and sustainability targets.
Ensuring the building supports a diverse range of uses, from workshops to accessible support spaces.
Meeting the project’s ambition to achieve Net Zero Carbon in Operation.
The engineering solution
JPS was responsible for:
Developing a civil design that minimised earthworks and optimised the building’s position on the sloping site.
Incorporating SuDS features to deliver a fully SAB‑compliant drainage strategy.
Engineering a timber‑frame superstructure that supported the project’s low‑carbon performance goals.
Collaborating with Lovelock Mitchell Architects to ensure the structural approach met the functional needs of workshops, offices and accessible learning spaces.
Guiding material and design decisions in line with the ambition to achieve Net Zero Carbon in Operation.
The outcome
- The completed day centre provides a modern, inclusive environment that supports skill development and employment pathways for local young adults.
- The structural and civil solutions created a stable, efficient building that sits comfortably within its sloping site.
- Sustainable drainage and timber‑frame construction contribute to long‑term environmental performance and operational carbon reduction.
- The flexible layout and supporting external spaces enable a wide range of learning, workshop, and horticultural activities
- The project delivers a future‑ready community asset that meets current needs while supporting growth and evolving service demands
