Neo role

Neo Projects provided Project Manager, Cost Manager and Employer’s Agent Services. The scheme was procured via a negotiated tender utilising a JCT Design and Build Form of Contract.
Partners on the project included C4 Projects Limited acting as the Architect, Winworth Construction acting as Principal Contractor, Federick G. Markland Associates acting as Structural Engineer, Betton Consulting Limited acting as M&E Engineer, LBI Design acting as Interior Designer and RJD Associates acting as CDM Consultants.

This is the largest project in terms of existing and final bed numbers undertaken by the team to date and it presented numerous challenges in terms of requirements for asbestos removal, additional firestopping and remedial works to roofs and windows.

The Phase 1 adaptions had to be completed independently so that all systems and installations could be fully operational whilst the main building works were then undertaken. At the end of phase 2 all systems and installations such as nurse call and fire alarm and door access had to be integrated back into the whole building to operate from one main installation.

Major lesson learned from phase 2 of this project was the extent of poor firestopping works carried out in buildings constructed to the latter end of the 20th century and how all clients really need to invest resource and time in detailed intrusive fire stopping examinations and surveys ahead of major refurbishment investment. Notwithstanding this the client was very happy with the final project and has re-engaged the team on further schemes acknowledging the collaborative approach managed by Neo.