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Sector: Commercial
Service: Cost Consultancy

The Challenge

The refurbishment of Clarence House for Swindon Borough Council was a particularly challenging project. Clarence House itself is a Grade II listed, two storey Victorian building within the SBC Civic Campus. The refurbishment was carried out over two stories providing office accommodation on the upper floor and Social services facilities on the ground floor. Having a listed building status meant that the planning consent came with  a list of stringent conditions including no direct fixing to the existing walls or any alterations to the external envelope including penetrations for additional ventilation, as well as fixing directly to the perimeter walls. It was also a requirement that the building remained operational during construction period so to house a number of employees.

The Solution

The contract was split into two phases so that each floor could be completed in isolation whilst one floor remained occupied by the client. Hookway's duties included monthly valuations and financial statements as well as negotiating the contract sum for the 2nd phase and agreeing the final account. As with the nature of refurbishment works, there were many unforeseen variations which required measuring and costing. The accuracy and efficiency in which the cost reports were provided enabled the client to make informed decisions in relation to contract modification which ensured the project’s completion on time and within budget.

The Result

The client’s satisfaction with Hookway's services were shown by the extension of our contract to assist in the refurbishment of another listed building on their site with a final construction cost of the three phases of circa £1.2m.

 

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“Hookway was instrumental in securing The Redstart Learning Partnership schools crucial Salix LCSF funding. This grant will provide us with invaluable energy appraisal surveys, which will greatly enhance our chances of being awarded PSDS capital funding for decarbonisation projects. ”

“Our old sports hall has now been transformed into a multi-purpose performance space with a professional stage lighting and sound rig. What a transformation! Tom Bishop from Hookway listened very carefully to our requirements and then went about designing the new Norton Hill Arts Theatre. With cherry panelling and sound absorbent materials the main room has amazing acoustics, perfect for concerts and performances alike.”