• Single-stage design and build form of procurement with a large number provisional packages left to agree before entering into contract. Referred to as ‘Step 2 Packages’ which were broadly the internal elements of the building. This resulted in challenging cost management to reach a fixed contract sum.
• Complicated existing structure providing constant challenges throughout construction.
• Extensive temporary works and demolition to enable the construction of a new, efficient concrete core. Undertaken as a separate contract which was novated to the main build contractor.
• Complicated party wall arrangements including the Qbic hotel which remained open with visitors throughout.
• The introduction of a café tenant post contract, instructing and agreeing kitchen and café fit-out works.
• The introduction of Platinum Wired Score rating and further Smart Building measures to optimise the tenant space.
• Construction of a shared substation and negotiation with adjoining owners of cost apportionment.

Leslie Clark specialises in the retail, office/commercial, leisure/hospitality, and residential sectors but has extensive experience of many other project types throughout the UK. Today we are at the forefront of sustainability alongside many of our clients.