The former Debenhams at Sidwell Street owned by Land Securities is currently undergoing a major refurbishment and extension by Midas Retail to facilitate new tennant John Lewis. The building, which has ten floors, is being extended from the first to fourth floors. Internally mezzanine floors are being replaced whilst externally elevations are being re-clad. Constructed oringinally in the early 1960s the steel frame was surrounded with concrete to provide fire protection. This has led to extensive concrete cutting and drilling to expose the steelwork to enable the new frame to connect. At each connection Kemp have conducted detailed engineering surveys to enable the design and fabrication teams to progess. In addition the survey team are providing setting out for the construction team. John Lewis are due to open in 2012
