John R Adam - Curriculum Vitae
BSc(Hons), GradInstPhy, PGCE

Since graduating (in 1997) with a BSc (Hons) in Theoretical Physics, specialising in computer modeling of solid state (semi-conductor) physics, I have added computer programming to my already wide range of design activities.  I will confidently tackle any task.  Different problems may require different solutions but the process of finding those solutions is common.  Problem solving is my forte.  I am also a qualified teacher with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and have extensive design experience in a wide range of disciplines.
Architectural Design
For me the most enjoyable aspect of architectural design is its vital mix of technical and artistic elements, with my extensive experience in structural, mechanical and electrical design and degree in theoretical physics qualifying me strongly in the technical area. Nowhere is the challenge of seamless and aesthetic installation of significant technology greater than in the health care sector and with the Great Yarmouth & Waveney Health Authority I had the opportunity to meet this challenge with great success. Our CT scanner suite was simply beautiful and our dedicated endoscopy suite the first in the country
Architectural design has become even more enjoyable of late with the Internet allowing very rapid resolution of specification issues and access to the building regulations in their most up-to-date form.
Keywords: delphi, php, mysql, sql, javascript, quark, database, CAD, minicad, Vector Works, AutoCad, training, teaching, technical writing
WORK EXPERIENCE
RECENT CONTRACTS :-
SMC Charter Architects (Archial) Jun 07 to Jun 09
  • Forensic laboratory, School extension, Campus rebuild
Barefoot and Gilles Architects Sep 06 to Jun 07
  • Student residence, 480 unit housing scheme, conversion of church to restaurant
SMC Charter Architects Feb 06 to Sep 06
  • New primary school - Woodbridge (design and build): Client liaison, detail design and working drawings.
The Johns Practice Nov 05 to Dec 05
  • Alterations to Retirement/Care home: Detailing external works and landscaping.
CAST Education Jan 98 to date
  • Design, development and management of on-line educational science quiz for schools.
FREELANCE :-
From my own office Jan 98 to date
  • Architectural design principally using MiniCad (VectorWorks) and AutoCad including :-
    Surveying and complete designs for outline and detail planning permission, building regulation approval, working drawings and specifications.
  • Client liaison and software development principally using Delphi, php, MySQL, Paradox and JavaScript including :-
    Design & write complete accounts and management package for a company managing over 300 public houses for whom the industry standard 'SAGE' had neither the capacity nor the scope.
    Nationwide on-line purchase order management system.
    Nationwide 'managed' database including automatic on-line collection, processing and dissemination of updates.
    Writing code for bespoke software including accountancy, total business management applications, enquiry tracking systems, on-line and E-commerce solutions.
  • Writing training material and delivering IT and internet training.
  • Numerous graphic design jobs.
Norfolk Education and CAST Sep 98 to date
  • Teaching science in secondary schools and privately sponsored lecture tours.
From my own office Aug 90 - Jan 98
  • Science teaching and writing.
  • Graphic design work using Quark xpress, Freehand, letrastudio, Illustrator and others running on the Apple macintosh.
Lambert Scott & Innes Nov 87 - Aug 92
  • Graphic and Architectural design using the Macintosh and 'Gable 4D' 3 dimensional modeling system running on 'apollo' workstations including :-
    Survey and detail extension to Bupa hospital, Bushey.
    Layouts for BUPA nursing home, Norwich.
    Layouts, details and perspectives for the 'Castle Mall' shopping scheme, Norwich.
East Anglian Regional Health Authority Jun 87 - Nov 87
  • Design and preparation of artwork for the Peterborough II District general hospital user handbook
Great Yarmouth & Waveney Health Authority Oct 81 - Jun 87
  • Liaison with users, design detail and site supervision of small works contracts (<£500.000) in Hospitals and Community healthcare buildings including :-
    James Paget Hospital:-
      Design and preparation of artwork for hospital handbook.
      Conversion of changing rooms to Endoscopy Suite.
      Conversion of X-ray to C.T. Scanner suite.
    Various landscaping and road projects.
    Beccles Hospital: Upgrading main kitchen (£85.000).
    Northgate Hospital:-
      Conversion of mothercraft room to X-ray suite.
      Upgrading of Wards 1, 2 & 12.
      Services drawings for new nurses home.
    Lowestoft Hospital: Installation of new lifts.
Brown and Root Sep 80 - Oct 81
  • Architectural design and detailing for fit-out and some structural detailing for the North West hutton living quarters.
Shell uk Exploration & Production Apr 80 - Sep 80
  • Structural/Mechanical Survey, design and detail for 'structural maintenance' work (access platforms and stairways etc,) on Southern sector gas platforms.
Racal Decca Dec 79 - Apr 80
  • Cartographic draughting on seabed maps for oil platform tow-outs and placing.
W.J. Palmer Engineers Dec 78 - Dec 79
  • Heating and Ventilation - Survey, design and detail the work required to bring H & V, pressurisation and living quarters of Southern sector gas platforms up to S.O.L.A.S. and Lloyds standards.
  • Complete design and detailing of 8 man accommodation module including services and structure.
E.A.E. Group Dec 76 - Dec 78
  • Structural, pipework and Instrumentation. detailing for Cormorant 'A' gas Platform
  • Electrical draughting for Tropospheric Scatter communication system.
  • Electrical layouts for Cormorant 'A' gas platform ballast shifting console and mimic.
  • Structural and Architectural design and detailing of re-locatable accommodation modules.
  • H.&V. Electrical , Architectural and 'As fitted' drawings for Cormorant 'A' Living quarters.
SALARIED :-    
Tryco Designs (Agency) Dec 75 - Dec 76 Architectural / Structural draughtsman.
   
  • Design and detail of Offices and Community centre.
  • Design of special mechanical systems. Fit-out detailing Offshore Accommodations.
  • Structural detailing for Offshore Accommodations.
  • Electrical diagrams for Offshore and Onshore systems.
Chaplin and Farrant Architects Nov 73 - Jul 74 Architectural Technician.
   
  • Design and detail of Housing, Supermarkets and offices.
Norwich City Council Architects Department Apr 71 - Nov 73 Architectural Technician.
   
  • Design and detail of Schools and Sports centres.
EDUCATION    
University of East anglia Sep 97 - Jun 98 Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
University of East Anglia Sep 93 - Jun 97 Bsc(Hons) Physics (Theoretical) 2/2
Norwich City College 1972 - 1973 H.N.C. Architecture
Norwich City College 1970 - 1972 O.N.C. Building Construction
Norwich City College 1968 - 1970
G.C.E. 'O' level Grade
Mathematics 1
Physics 3
Technical Drawing 3
English 4
Biology 4
Cray Valley Technical High School, Kent 1964 - 1968 5 R.S.A. Passes
PERSONAL  
Interests include: music, dance, theatre, reading, writing, cycling.
Contact: Email only: john@apex-group.co.uk