Cost Management Project Management Health & Safety Building Surveying Capital Allowances & Property Taxation Land & Development Services
INTRODUCTION As independent cost and property consultants with offices in London, Brighton, Glasgow, Stevenage and Birmingham, our clients benefit from local knowledge alongside the broader outlook, resource and experience of the national company. A unique combination of independence, national coverage and panoramic thinking helps us to deliver certainty on individual projects and to establish long-term client relationships. Our ethos is Building Futures - we aim to positively impact those within our circle of influence: Our clients Balancing industry knowledge with a desire to know more, we engage fully to help shape the future of our clients businesses. With a focus on the end goal, we positively influence the value and quality of their product. Our communities We help to realise projects that make significant improvements to people s lives, extending our commitment beyond the usual project boundaries to actively engage in a range of CSR initiatives. Our environment Our broad field of vision means that we consider the environmental sustainability of our business activities, ensuring that they are responsible in terms of their impact, and have ongoing value to future generations. Our business Our business is proudly independent, richly skilled and unashamedly ambitious. We offer our clients commercial confidence, and our people longterm stability and opportunities. Our people We seek out talented people with a spirit of professionalism, energy and experience, and help them to build their own futures through inspirational leadership and the breathing space to develop.
RLF SERVICES Cost Management Cost certainty is crucial to project success. Independent, informed advice is required to establish the right budget, select an appropriate procurement route and then to rigorously control costs through delivery. Cost management is at the heart of RLF s business; our team is highly experienced, commercially astute and enviably well-connected. They can provide clear advice and management on both local values, costs and market, and on national benchmarks, from project inception through to the final account. Project Management As costs rise and industry capacity tightens in an improving market, project managers must take the time to really understand client and project objectives and then use their experience, connections, commercial insight and leadership skills to bring them to fruition. RLF s project managers are well qualified and richly experienced; all worked in construction, engineering, design or surveying before pursuing their project management career. We are able to offer the benefits of independent project management or a broader choice of services where the efficiencies and simplicity this brings are important. Health & Safety Health & safety matters present substantial risks to businesses and construction projects, so having the right advisor to guide you through the plethora of regulations and legislation is essential for both legal compliance and risk management. RLF s health & safety team provide a full range of CDM compliance support and construction-based health & safety services. Our consultants develop a bespoke approach which balances detailed knowledge of requirements with the pragmatism that comes with experience. Building Surveying When making decisions relating to property investment, development or maintenance, comprehensive and accurate supporting information is essential. RLF s team of building surveyors operate across the UK and provide a broad range of investigative and advisory services to property owners, occupiers, investors and developers. These services include advice on party walls and other neighbourly matters, dilapidations, turnkey delivery, planned maintenance, surveys and due diligence. Capital Allowances & Property Taxation Making the most of available capital allowances and property tax relief can make a significant contribution to cost savings on both construction projects and property portfolios. Our capital allowances and property tax team, employ surveyors and specialists who apply their broad understanding of both property and financial matters to advise on the best way to maximise your allowances and tax relief. Land & Development Services When making high level decisions relating to development options and viability, clear and comprehensive information is needed. Our land acquisition and development team, RLF Morgan Devey clearly evaluate the financial, environmental, technical, legal and planning implications involved in the various options for a site to determine and advise on the optimum development approach.
NUL College Performing Arts Centre The scheme was the construction of a single storey/ part 2 storey Performing Arts Centre at Newcastle under Lyme College. It is a 2,000m2 facility comprising performance auditorium with 200 seats, recording studios, dance studios, teaching areas, changing facilities, café/bar, external amphitheatre & external works including car parking. Newcastle under Lyme College 5.5m Quantity Surveyor
The Keep, Brighton RLF were involved in advancing the cost plan, selection of the design and build contractor using the IESE framework, and updating costs plans. The scheme obtained detailed planning permission and achieved Practical Completion in June 2013. Her Majesty The Queen officially opened the building on 31 October 2013. East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Councils and the University of Sussex 15.2m Quantity Surveyor
Haberdasher s Hall The construction of a new livery hall for The Haberdashers Company was the first new livery hall to be built in the Square Mile for nearly 40 years. It was officially declared open by Her Majesty The Queen. The Haberdashers Company 9.6m Quantity Surveyor
Marlborough Art Gallery, London Reconstruction and refurbishment of the existing building in Albemarle Street together with constructing a new mansard floor above the existing roof level. Scandia Holding/Marlborough Fine Arts 8.3m Quantity Surveyor and Contract Administrator Services
Western Bandstand, Brighton Refurbishment and regeneration of the sole remaining Grade Listed Bandstand on the Western Esplanade of Brighton s seafront promenade. Winner: Best Technical Development 2010 LABC Awards Finalist: Best Community Development 2010 LABC Awards Runner-up: Building Conservation Award 2010 RICS Awards Brighton & Hove City Council 830k Quantity Surveyor and CDM Coordinator
Novium Museum, Chichester Innovately designed not to disrupt the archaeology, the ground floor houses and insitu roman bath. The new museum was built above and around the existing in-situ archaeological remains of the Roman thermal baths. Two galleries were constructed on the first and second floors which feature an education room, study spaces, exhibit storage work spaces and a shop area at ground floor level. Chichester District Council 6.9m Project Manager
Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum The objective of this project was to create first class display areas within an environmentally controlled gallery space that enabled the museum to expand on their varied range of exhibits. It also included a visitor information centre to entice the public in to the museum. Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum 5.25m CDM Coordinator
Brighton Dome Comprehensive review of the maintenance requirements and associated costs for the Grade II listed Brighton Dome. This iconic building, constructed in 1803 for The Prince Regent as stables, is now a 1800 capacity concert hall venue. Brighton Dome and Festival Ltd Project Duration: 30 years Building Surveyor, Mechanical & Electrical Surveyor
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