Projects ProjectsMarriott Hotel, Conference Centre and Regional Office – BirminghamCommercialCONTRACT – JCT STANDARD WITH CONTRACTORS DESIGN PORTION CONTRACT VALUE – Undisclosed Johnstone Projects, working for Purple Apple Management Ltd, on behalf of Unite the Union was commissioned to project manage a new West Midlands regional office, 800 person conference centre and a Marriott Aloft hotel. The project was delivered under a Standard JCT Building Contract with Contractors Design Portion. Unite the Union required a new regional office and was in need of a conference venue to house many events, meetings and functions to cope with their UK wide demand. The client was keen that that the conference venue was supported with hotel accommodation for visiting personnel. This was a large and important development for the union. They required experienced personnel to undertake all aspects of the project, which included managing client personnel, building contractors and hotel operators. Cost control was paramount. It was critical that correct procedures were set up, understood and implemented. Johnstone Projects ensured, under very challenging situations, that the project ran smoothly within time and within budget. The latter stages included the management of the Covid-19 pandemic. Johnstone Projects ensured that all key stakeholders were brought together to agree procedures that optimised the productivity of the site, combined with safe working practices in compliance with government directives. A fantastic project and so rewarding for all involved and ultimately the Client was “over the moon”.... Read more...The Bryant Building – Great Eastern Street, LondonCommercialCONTRACT– Design and Build VALUE – £5 Million Redevelopment of a derelict industrial building in Shoreditch into a Grade A office premises. Johnstone Projects was appointed to provide Project Management and Employers Agent duties to redevelop an old industrial premises, previously used in the textiles industry. The building was in dilapidated condition. The works comprised of a new structural frame inside the building’s shell, primarily, to receive rooftop apartments at a later date. The design was sympathetic to the industrial heritage of the original building. This was achieved by designing open and exposed ceilings, including mechanical and electrical equipment, such as ventilation ducts, light fittings etc. Materials, in their natural form, such as concrete stairs, copper reception desk, exposed original brickwork walls etc, were used to celebrate the industrial feel. The completed building was well sought after from ambitious companies looking to relocate to the most popular up and coming area in London, which was eventually let to a global financial institution.... Read more...Willow street, Shoreditch, London – Eight Luxury Rooftop Apartments.ResidentialAs part of the growth of the enterprising and up and coming area of Shoreditch, London – Johnstone Projects was appointed on the second phase of the redevelopment of The Bryant Building, for the Developer, Darien Ventures Ltd. Further to the successful completion of Phase 1, Johnstone Projects successfully delivered 8 luxury apartments on the rooftop of the recently refurbished and occupied Bryant Office Building. The Developer then sold the asset to a pension fund on completion. Johnstone Projects assisted in successfully resolving complex party wall and rights to light matters. Furthermore, navigated the sensitive process of constructing on the rooftop of an occupied building tenanted by a high-end corporate financial institution. We also overcame the cumbersome issue of utility companies looking to connect to Transport For London’s Red Route. This was a high risk project, however, the experience and knowledge of Johnstone Projects ensured that our client was fully protected and a successful outcome was achieved.... Read more...Retail Refurbishment – LondonRetailProject Cost: £2 million Service: Project Management Summary: Working as part of a partnering design and build contractor for a large exclusive department store – delivering a variety of fit-out and refurbishment works within a live store environment. Responsible for coordination of in-house design team and direct suppliers in conjunction with in-house contracting trades and preparing design information. Date: completed December 2011... Read more...Mechanical and Electrical Refurbishment – LondonCommercialProject: Cost £3.5 million Service: Project Management and Contract Administrator Summary: working for a top UK University the works comprised replacement of existing mechanical and electrical services, including all new lighting to existing teaching facilities. The work was carried out in a live working environment which required very sensitive project and end-user management. Duties include managing design team and contractor performance on site. Reporting to client and managing change throughout the project. Date: completed December 2012... Read more...Office Refurbishment – BristolCommercialProject Cost: £4.5 million Service: Project Management and Contract Administrator Summary: Complete strip out of 1950’s buildings. Full office fit-out including all new services and new lifts. Duties include managing design team and contractor performance on site. Reporting to client and managing change throughout the project. Date: completed December 2012... Read more...New Office and Laboratory – AberdeenCommercialProject Cost: £12 million Service: Client Advisor / Technical Assurance Summary: Performing technical assurance / client advisor role to client for the design, procurement and construction of their new North East Headquarters in Aberdeen comprising office and laboratory facilities. Duties include procurement of design team, setting out project strategies and monitoring project objectives and liaising and negotiating with third parties on master planning and legal issues. Date: Completed 2010 Project undertaken with previous employers... Read more...Office Refurbishment – GlasgowCommercialProject Cost: £5.5 million Service: Project Management and Contract Administration Summary: Complete strip out of 1970’s buildings. Full office fit-out including all new services and new lifts. Duties include managing design team and contractor performance on site. Reporting to client and managing change throughout the project. Date: Completed 2010 Project undertaken with previous employers... Read more...Retail New Build and Refurbishment – ScotlandRetailProject Cost: £40 million Service: Project Management, Employer’s Agent, AFL services Summary: A variety of projects notably, Edinburgh Princes street Approximately £25million and the ‘Green’ store at Silverburn, Pollok Approximately £20 million. Both sites taken up to construction. Both Glasgow Fort and Fort Kinnaird involved negotiations with Landlords agreeing technical specifications for lease agreements. Date: 2006... Read more...
