CQS Solutions provided cost consultancy services for the refurbishment and adaptation of The Dementia Centre at Canolfan Glanhwfa in Llangefni, helping transform a former 19th-century chapel building into a dedicated community facility supporting people living with dementia and their families. The project was designed to create a welcoming, accessible environment while preserving the building’s important role within the local community.
The redevelopment involved the reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building, including upgrades to layouts, finishes, accessibility and building services. The completed facility provides modern accommodation tailored to dementia care and community activities, creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for users.
Delivering construction works within an occupied and highly sensitive environment presented several challenges. The project team had to carefully manage refurbishment activities around vulnerable building users, ensuring safety, comfort and continued access throughout the programme. Phased working, controlled access arrangements and close stakeholder engagement were essential to minimising disruption and maintaining day-to-day operations.
Appointed as Quantity Surveyor and Cost Consultant, CQS Solutions provided comprehensive pre- and post-contract services including cost planning, procurement support, tender analysis, financial reporting, valuation of works, change management and ongoing commercial advice. Through proactive cost control and effective stakeholder coordination, the project was successfully delivered while maintaining clear financial oversight from inception to completion.
The completed Dementia Centre now provides a dedicated facility supporting dementia care, community engagement and wellbeing within Anglesey. The project demonstrates CQS Solutions’ experience in delivering refurbishment schemes within occupied, sensitive environments where careful planning, stakeholder management and robust cost control are critical to success.