Project Management
Project Management Function for Clients. Chrysalis works with clients from project inception, planning and the procurement stages, through to on-site monitoring and post completion. This covers a wide variety of construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects across most commercial property sectors. Our task is to ensure that each project is completed within scope and to budget.
We care passionately about the power of process. Our clients benefit from expertise, experience, foresight and effective teamwork so risk is managed effectively and excellency of delivery provided.
Previous Projects:
e-One, London W1
NTT Security, Theale, Berkshire
Go City, London WC2
e-One, London W1
Project Goals
● Due to rapid business expansion there was a requirement for additional permanent office accommodation. This was set in the context of lease expiries at separate properties resulting in decanting staff from e-One’s London portfolio of 3 properties into 2.
● Operational production upgrades needed to be incorporated into enhanced IT and audio visual equipment for TV and Film production teams. This required upgraded telecoms and broadband infrastructure.
Results
● Programme management activities to co-ordinate successful building exits within two occupational lease breaks. Procurement of 3rd party consultants, suppliers and contractors to ensure best value.
● Acting as client interface with North American real estate, facilities and IT teams.
● Break dates met. Total occupancy costs reduced by 25% and new workplace settings, flexible office and hot desking regime incorporated within the new accommodation.
NTT Security, Theale, Berkshire
Project Goals
● Multi-faceted approach included oversight of Landlord’s property enhancements for new UK headquarters to meet conditions set out in Agreement for Lease.
● Working alongside in-house European Real Estate Team to draw key project components together and dovetailing both Landlord’s Category A and Fit-out works.
● Dovetailing Category A & Tenant Category B works to meet tight delivery deadlines due to the end of NTT Security’s existing occupational lease.
Results
● Co-ordinating and agreeing detailed specifications including bespoke security measures.
● Compressed programme to comply with break date and dilapidation liabilities.
● Ensuring cost control and quality for Landlord and Tenant works packages throughout the project.
Go City, Covent Garden, London WC2
Project Goals
● Grainhouse was originally built in the 17th century and later transformed into a theatre in the 19th century. It is now a landmark property in Covent Garden, showcasing a blend of different architectural styles from various periods.
● The main objective was to begin work on the site as soon as the landlord’s shell and core renovations were finished, in order to maximize the rent-free period.
● A thorough technical investigation of the building was conducted to understand its limitations due to its historic nature and to identify any potential risks to the fit-out plans of Go City.
Results
● Collaborated with the client’s solicitors to negotiate a detailed lease agreement that would protect the client’s interests and ensure that the building maintained its BREEAM Excellent rating.
● The project was completed within the scheduled timeframe and without exceeding the budget.
● A comprehensive snagging schedule was created prior to the practical completion, ensuring that the project was free of any defects before the installation of furniture and audio-visual equipment.
