WE HAVE MOVED… but not far! It is only a short walk around the corner from our former location on Canon Street (Birmingham City Centre). It is just as close, if not closer to New Street Station and remains close to other business spaces and public amenities etc.
Our new address is The Construction Consultants, 18 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ (all other contact details remain the same).
We have recently finished as a Principal Designer Advisor and Client CDM Advisor for UMC Architects working as Principal Designer on behalf of Firethorn Trust. This was on the ‘Kingston Park South’ project located in Peterborough. This is a 21-acre site located 2 miles from junction 17 of the A1(M). The project consisted of the design and construction of three industrial units (94,225 sqft, 139,915 sqft, and 240,830 sqft) that together make up 474,970 sqft of flexible logistics space.
The units benefit from a clear internal height of 15m, up to 52.5-yard depth and 3MVA of power. Delivered to net-zero carbon in construction and gaining BREEAM “Excellent”, the infrastructure features more than 40,000 sqft of photovoltaic arrays and 48 electric vehicle charging points.
UMC Architects were appointed by Firethorn Developments Ltd and were subsequently novated to support Glencar Construction who were the Main Contractor for this project. It was a pleasure to complete yet another successful project supporting UMC Architects as well as the rest of the project team etc.
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Multi-disciplined construction consultancy, The Construction Consultants (TCC) has announced the launch of two new health and safety services.
The Birmingham-based firm is set to offer health and safety site inspections and audits in response to an increased demand from its national portfolio of clients.
The two new services will be marketed to those within the construction industry and have been tailored to suit the requirements of clients, contractors and principal contractors.
Site inspections will focus on physical site conditions and activities, while audits will offer an in-depth analysis of management arrangements against established standards, to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
The new services have been developed internally by TCC’s team of experienced and chartered safety professionals and qualified auditors.
Adam Cooper, Senior Health and Safety Consultant at TCC, said: “As our business continues to grow, we are able to further enhance our offering to new and existing clients. These services have been carefully developed by professional people with vast industry experience, who understand the requirements and challenges faced by those in the construction sector.
“We believe far more value will be gained by those who use them than is typically the case with alternative solutions on the market. Our intention is to deliver the new services as an extension of our existing construction design and management consultancy services.”
TCC employs a specialist team of nearly 20 construction professionals, delivering services in a wide range of disciplines such as project management, employer’s agent, quantity surveying, building surveying and fund monitoring.
Its clients include The Gym Group, Zone Developments, Ocado, Equation Properties, Panattoni, BentallGreenOak, Godwin Developments, Wolverhampton Council, University of Wolverhampton and St Francis Group.
CAPTION: Adam Cooper is spearheading the launch of TCC’s new health and safety services.
The Construction Consultants (TCC) has completed a national programme to rebrand The Gym Group’s portfolio of gyms – and delivered its two newest venues.
The £2.75 million project applied new external signage to more than 210 gyms located across the UK and took 15 weeks to complete.
It included the removal of all external branded signage and window graphics and replacement with a new branded design.
TCC was appointed to deliver contract administration and cost management services on behalf of The Gym Group, which included the selection of four separate signage contractors.
Site allocation was determined using enhanced tender analysis to ensure that works were completed within the required programme, while maintaining quality and cost efficiencies throughout.
“This was a complex and fast-moving project,” said Alex Pimley, Co-founder and Director of TCC.
“The scale of the works and geographical spread of the sites meant that we had to appoint and oversee the delivery of four contractors.
“We enjoy a positive and long lasting relationship with The Gym Group and have developed a comprehensive understanding of its requirements. Our familiarity with the brand and its estate was naturally a huge asset during the project.”
TCC’s detailed programme was developed in conjunction with additional enhancement works at a number of The Gym Group’s sites and the delivery of two new outlets.
Existing gym facilities in Romford and Leyton have been transformed into bright, vibrant workout spaces, following a multi-site acquisition by The Gym Group.
TCC delivered a combination of building surveying, project management and cost management services at the two sites, including a pre-acquisition survey and technical due diligence.
The separate projects took eight weeks to complete respectively and involved works such as an extensive strip out and the addition of new finishes, shower rooms. enhanced acoustic flooring, HVAC systems and secure access facilities.
In Leyton, a new ventilation system was also installed, with much of the project undertaken in a live environment to enable The Gym Group to maximise member retention and revenue.
Detailed phasing plans were developed by TCC in order to minimise operational impact and health and safety risks while the gym was trading.
TCC has completed several projects nationwide on behalf of the Gym Group, including a new 7,500 sq ft gym at Victoria Park in Beverley, North Yorkshire and the operator’s new flagship venue in London’s Paddington.
Work has completed on a speculative development in Walsall that delivers 113,000 sq ft of new industrial/warehouse accommodation.
Birmingham-based The Construction Consultants (TCC) has delivered Parallel 113, a multi-purpose, Grade A development by leading regeneration specialist, St Francis Group.
Parallel 113 is sited on a 2.5 hectare brownfield site on Darlaston Road adjacent to the M6 motorway, Walsall Canal and the River Tame and lies within the Black Country Enterprise Zone.
Notable features include 10 dock level doors, a 5,650 sq ft first floor office, high-quality landscaping and parking spaces for 106 cars and 10 HGV trailers.
The project included the provision of stabilisation treatment for historic mine workings and ground improvements to ensure a solid foundation for the building.
TCC acted as project manager, employer’s agent, cost manager and principal designer for the £9.47 million scheme which could create as many as 200 new jobs.
It is the third development that TCC has delivered on behalf of St Francis Group and follows the construction of a car dealership in Filton and the extension of estate roads in the North Devon Business Park off the A361 in Chivenor.
Sandeep Singh Sunner, Co-founder and Director of TCC, said: “We are extremely pleased to have concluded the construction of Parallel 113. This is a Grade A development with a high-quality finish and forms an important part of a wider scheme to unlock and redevelop nearly 300 acres of former industrial land.”
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands and chair of the WMCA, said: “It’s wonderful news that an investment of over £6.5 million from the WMCA is helping to regenerate yet another brownfield site at the same time as creating valuable industrial jobs for local residents. The Parallel 113 scheme forms part of the wider Black Country Enterprise Zone vision which has an important role to play in the economic revitalisation of the wider area.”
Multi-disciplined construction consultancy, The Construction Consultants (TCC) has been appointed to a hospitality and leisure scheme in Birmingham that will feature a new 150-bed hotel.
TCC will deliver quantity surveying services at The Dean Birmingham in Corporation Street on behalf of Irish leisure and hospitality operator, Press Up Hospitality Group and developer, Oakmount.
The scheme will see the total refurbishment and redevelopment of Birmingham’s Grade II* listed Methodist Central Hall as part of a new hospitality complex that will also boast eight bars and restaurants, a gymnasium and events space.
TODD Architects has designed the scheme, which will preserve many of the building’s original features, including the rejuvenation of a 1,500-seat event space. It will also deliver a new three-storey rooftop extension, including the creation of a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views across the Birmingham skyline. The project is expected to be completed in early 2025.Launched in 2017, TCC specialises in a wide range of disciplines, spanning project management, employer’s agent, quantity surveying, fund monitoring and CDM consultancy.
The construction consultancy has extensive experience in the retail and hospitality sectors, gained through delivery of projects including the refurbishment of the Grade II listed Cosener’s House near Oxford, a 70-bed Travelodge scheme in Wiltshire and the development of several outlets nationwide on behalf of The Gym Group.
Alex Pimley, Co-founder and Director of TCC, said: “We’re very pleased to have been appointed to work on The Dean Birmingham. This is a hugely exciting scheme that will transform a fabulous old building currently on Heritage England’s At Risk Register. Work is already underway on site and we are looking forward to working with Press Up Hospitality Group and the wider project team to deliver what promises to be a vibrant hospitality and leisure destination.”
CAPTION: CGI of The Dean Birmingham, a new hospitality and leisure scheme featuring a 150-bed hotel. Image courtesy of TODD Architects.
Birmingham-based The Construction Consultants (TCC) has announced its third senior appointment in as many months, with the recruitment of a new senior CDM consultant.
Experienced health and safety professional, Paul Woods, has joined the expanding multi-disciplined construction consultancy to support a growing national demand for its services.
Paul has established a track record for the successful delivery of construction design and management services during a 25-year career in health and safety, spanning the public and private sectors.
He specialises in areas including pre-construction and construction phase planning and management, as well as auditing, inspection, safe systems of work and the production of safety management systems.
Recent experience includes the delivery of support services to the UK and North West Europe safety teams at Fujitsu, where he was a senior health and safety manager for more than a decade.
The appointment further complements TCC’s 18-strong specialist team and follows the recent recruitment of Allan Davies as Director and Clint Howell as Senior Building Surveyor.
Co-founder and Director of TCC, Alex Pimley said that the firm had spent many months selecting the best candidate for the new role. He said: “Our success has been built on long-term client relationships and industry-leading services, so it’s crucial that we employ the very best professionals in our sector.
“Paul is hugely experienced in the built environment and well respected in his field, having delivered services in all aspects of health and safety for the likes of the Ministry of Defence and Croydon Council. His expertise will be an invaluable asset to us as we move into the next phase of our business growth.”
TCC is an independent, multi-disciplined construction consultancy headquartered in Cannon Street, Birmingham. Launched in 2017, it has developed a growing portfolio of clients including The Gym Group, Zone Developments, Ocado, Equation Properties, Panattoni, BentallGreenOak, Godwin Developments, Wolverhampton Council, University of Wolverhampton and St Francis Group.
It specialises in a wide range of disciplines, most notably project management, employer’s agent, quantity surveying, fund monitoring and CDM consultancy.
Photo caption: (l-r) , Sandeep Singh Sunner, Paul Woods and Alex Pimley of The Construction Consultants.
An independent, multi-disciplined construction consultancy has announced two new appointments to meet a growing national demand for its services.
The Construction Consultants (TCC) has recruited Allan Davies as Director and Clint Howell as Senior Building Surveyor, as part of an expanded team at its headquarters in Cannon Street, Birmingham.
The appointments bolster the consultancy’s capability and will support its strategy of unlocking new business opportunities by developing long-term relationships with new and existing clients.
Allan Davies is a construction industry professional with more than 20 years’ experience, including senior roles with international property and construction consultancy, McBains. He has established a track record of securing new business from a diverse range of clients and will be responsible for driving TCC’s new business growth.
He is joined by Clint Howell, an RICS award-winning chartered building surveyor, who has previously worked for AECOM, RPS and Six Property Consulting. Recent experience includes the delivery of a national fit out programme on behalf of 24/7 leisure operator, The Gym Group.
Established in 2017, TCC has expanded into a team of 18 employees, specialising in a wide range of disciplines including project management, employer’s agent, quantity surveying, fund monitoring and CDM consultancy.
The consultancy operates across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, student accommodation, leisure and retail and has developed a growing portfolio of clients such as The Gym Group, Zone Developments, Ocado, Equation Properties, Apsley House Capital, Godwin Developments, Wolverhampton Council and St Francis Group.
Notable projects include the delivery of a 203-unit build to rent apartment scheme in Birmingham, a 200-bed student accommodation scheme in Northampton and a 113,000 sq ft industrial development on behalf of St Francis Group.
Co-founder and Director of TCC, Sandeep Singh Sunner, said: “We are delighted to welcome Allan and Clint who further boost our existing team. Allan has been appointed to drive the business into the next phase of growth and brings with him a wealth of industry experience. We have been searching for a suitable candidate to join our building surveying department for nearly eight months and have finally found the right person in Clint.
“Since launching the business just over five years ago, we have developed into a specialist company with a team of industry professionals who share a desire to deliver successful projects and establish long-term relationships with our clients”.
Photo caption: (l-r) Alex Pimley, Allan Davies, Clint Howell and Sandeep Singh Sunner of The Construction Consultants.
Fitness operator, The Gym Group, has opened its new flagship venue in London’s Paddington.
Work has completed on a new c.22,000 sq ft facility on North Wharf Road in Paddington Basin, central London, which enhances the firm’s national portfolio of 215 high quality, low cost gyms.
The £1.9 million project was overseen by project manager and cost consultant, The Construction Consultants (TCC).
It involved the major strip out and conversion of an existing health club which forms part of the basement and lower basement floors of a 15-storey high-rise office building.
Works were carried out in 22 weeks over two separate phases.
The first phase saw the removal of more than 250 tonnes of concrete and 10 tonnes of steel sections from the old, raised spa and swimming pool area.
Fit out works were carried out in a second phase and included specialist modifications to the building’s M&E installations, with new smoke extract and sprinkler systems to suit the new layout and The Gym Group’s specification.
The project was delivered on budget and in collaboration with the building’s facilities management team.
It is the latest project that TCC has completed on behalf of the Gym Group following delivery of several projects nationwide, including a new 7,500 sq ft gym at Victoria Park in Beverley, North Yorkshire.
Alex Pimley, Co-founder and Director of TCC, said: “It was a pleasure to deliver such a challenging project for a longstanding client. The Gym Group is growing rapidly and so is its membership, with numbers up 10% in the first six months of 2022. The Group has a target of reaching 300 gyms by the end of 2025 and we’re looking forward to playing a significant role in helping it to meet it.”
The Construction Consultants (TCC) has been appointed to a major new residential scheme in Birmingham city centre.
The multi-disciplined construction consultancy will support the delivery of The Crown Works, a major placemaking scheme of more than 200 apartments and penthouses in the city’s Gun Quarter.
GRAHAM is delivering the 138,000 sq ft scheme which will be arranged over four new buildings of four to eight storeys.
New apartments will offer panoramic views across Birmingham’s skyline, which will be accessible from a private residents’ roof terrace.
The scheme will include two ground floor retail units, flexible amenity space, a gymnasium, co-working area and private dining and concierge services.
The Crown Works will benefit from the addition of rooftop solar panelling and will target BREEAM ‘excellent’ and an EPC rating of B for the completed commercial units.
Co-founder and Director of TCC, Sandeep Singh Sunner, said that The Crown Works was one of the largest BTR schemes it has been appointed to since the business launched five years ago.
He said: “We are very pleased to be working with GRAHAM to deliver this landmark residential project in the heart of Birmingham city centre. The Crown Works will offer contemporary, high-spec accommodation, set around a raised courtyard. With a range of excellent amenities and offering stunning views, the scheme promises to bring added vitality to a historic district of the city.”
The Crown Works is being developed by Europa Capital with Xian Developments as development manager. Construction is expected to start in January 2022, with practical completion programmed for spring 2024.
Multi-disciplined construction consultancy, The Construction Consultants (TCC) has completed work on two new developments in Somerset.
The Birmingham-based firm has supported the delivery of a new 3,390 sq ft Toolstation trade counter and a Costa Coffee drive thru on the established Isleport Business Park on Bennett Road in Highbridge.
TCC was principal designer for both new developments and also acted as project manager, cost manager and employer’s agent on behalf of client, Loc8 Developments.
The new trade counter building comprises 37 car parking spaces and associated landscaping. Key features include dark grey polyester powder coated aluminium cladding panels and a standing seam roof.
Costa Coffee’s new drive thru consists of a mono-pitched roof with a mixture of coloured render, timber cladding and powder coated aluminium panels, and comprises 37 car parking spaces and associated landscaping.
Sandeep Singh Sunner, Co-founder and Director of TCC, said: “We were involved in both developments from the outset and are very satisfied to have seen them through to completion on time and to budget. We wish Toolstation and Costa Coffee every success in their respective new units.”
Mayor of Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Town Council, Cllr Mike Facey, said: “It is fantastic to see business expanding in Highbridge and we welcome the opening of the new Costa Coffee drive thru in the town.”
Toolstation Store Manager, Nicole Bateman, said: “We are pleased to have opened the new branch and look forward to supporting local tradespeople, DIY’ers and home builders with tools and more in Highbridge.”
TCC is an independent, multi-disciplined construction consultancy headquartered in Cannon Street, Birmingham. Launched in 2017, it has developed a growing portfolio of clients including The Gym Group, Zone Developments, Ocado, Equation Properties, Panattoni, BentallGreenOak, Godwin Developments, Wolverhampton Council, University of Wolverhampton and St Francis Group.
It specialises in a wide range of disciplines, most notably project management, employer’s agent, quantity surveying, fund monitoring and CDM consultancy.
Former newspaper office Greyfriars House has been converted into student accommodation following completion of a £3.59 million project.
Multi-disciplinary consultancy, The Construction Consultants (TCC) has overseen the transformation of the building in Coventry city centre into a 98-bed residence for Blue Bear Management Limited.
The conversion included a double rooftop extension which has added two storeys to the building and contains a collection of one, two and three-bedroom studio apartments.
Solar panels have also been installed to the development to supply electricity to the rooftop extension and reduce the building’s impact on the local electrical network.
TCC were involved in the project from the outset until completion and acted as employer’s agent and cost manager.
Co-founder and Director of TCC, Alex Pimley, said: “It was a pleasure to work on this conversion for Blue Bear Management Limited. We always value opportunities to breathe new life into existing developments, particularly ones that deliver a greener solution.”
Preet Ghandi, Director of Blue Bear Management Limited, said: “We are so pleased with the performance of the project team. We will be looking to negotiate the next project with the same parties.”
Fitness operator, The Gym Group, has taken receipt of a new small box gymnasium in Yorkshire that further enhances its national portfolio of high quality, low cost facilities.
The new 7,500 sq ft gym is located in a former retail warehouse at Victoria Park in Beverley, which has been converted following a five-week project.
Fit out works included specialist flooring and acoustic finishes, new HVAC systems and a complete overhaul of existing M&E installations to provide low energy lighting.
There are also new washroom and access control facilities, corporate branding features and the latest fitness equipment.
Birmingham-based specialist consultancy, The Construction Consultants was the appointed project manager and cost consultant on the project.
Its Co-founder and Director, Sandeep Singh Sunner, said: “The team has delivered this excellent project to a challenging end-of-year programme, so we’re particularly pleased to have completed works on time.
“We have a positive and on-going working relationship with The Gym Group nationally and look forward to working on other projects with them in the future.”
Birmingham-based The Construction Consultants (TCC) has completed work on a new Co-op retail unit in Tamworth – a week before the deadline.
Construction of the single-storey building near Ashby Road was managed by TCC for JH Property (Midlands) Limited and carried out by Hinton Design and Build Limited.
The Anker Valley unit is accompanied by 21 car parking spaces and associated landscaping. Other key features include a mixture of coloured render, facing brickwork and powder-coated aluminium panels.
Project management, employer’s agent, cost management and principal design services were undertaken by TCC, with the multi-disciplined consultancy involved in the c. £700,000 development from the outset through to completion.
Co-founder and Director of TCC, Alex Pimley, said: “It is always pleasing to complete a project successfully and even more so when the development has been handed over a week earlier than expected.”
James Hinton, the managing director of Hinton Group, said: “We want to say thank you to TCC for all of their efforts on this project, it is greatly appreciated.”
The Construction Consultants (TCC) has handed over a new Costa Coffee drive thru outlet in Gloucestershire.
The multi-disciplined construction consultancy has delivered the new single storey unit on the site of the former Cross Keys Inn, on Bath Road in Hardwicke.
The development includes a mono-pitched roof with a mixture of coloured render, timber cladding and powder coated aluminium panels, and comprises 26 car parking spaces and associated landscaping.
TCC was involved in the development from inception to practical completion and provided project management, employer’s agent, cost management and design services on behalf of client, Loc8 Developments.
It is the second recent development that the consultancy has delivered for Loc8 Developments, having completed work on a new four storey Travelodge hotel in Swindon, that includes a bar cafe, drive thru Subway and a standalone drive thru Starbucks.
Co-founder and Director of TCC, Alex Plimmer, said: “We’re fortunate to have developed a successful working relationship with the team at Loc8 Developments, which is enabling us to deliver projects for high-calibre brands such as Costa Coffee and Travelodge.
“It’s an exciting partnership and we’re looking forward to working with Loc8 Developments again in the future.”
Mark Kennedy, Managing Director of Loc8 Developments, said: “I have really enjoyed working with TCC, they have provided a super job. I am very keen to do more projects together.”
An independently owned and managed, multi-disciplined construction consultancy has moved to new offices in Birmingham city centre as it meets the demands of a growing portfolio of clients.
The Construction Consultants (TCC) have moved to Ingleby House, 11 Cannon Street, from its previous headquarters at Grosvenor House, St Paul’s Square, to accommodate its growing team.
TCC has delivered a variety of schemes for leading developers, including Travelodge, Subway, Starbucks in Swindon for Loc8 Developments, a range of high end student accommodation for Zone Developments in Leicester, Shirley Police Station and Oakview on behalf of MIA Properties.
The business, which was recently appointed to deliver a 113 unit PRS development and 120 room Travelodge in Southampton for CHG Property Development, has also won a raft of new clients over the past 12 months across residential, student accommodation, commercial/leisure, retail and industrial sectors.
Director, Alex Pimley, says it has now put in place a strategic growth programme, while maintaining strong relationships with its existing clients.
“We launched the consultancy in 2017 with a desire to do things a little differently by providing our clients with a more personal service. The past 12 months have been particularly busy for us. We have successfully attracted new clients across the country in new and existing sectors and seen a 200% increase in repeat business,” he said.
“We were keen to maintain our headquarters and invest further in Birmingham because there is a thriving commercial property sector and the city benefits from excellent transport links, which are convenient for our national clients. We also have the flexibility to grow further within Ingleby House as we win more business. We’re looking forward to the next chapter in our growth.”
TCC specialises in a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including project management, employer’s agent, quantity surveying, development / fund monitoring and CDM consultancy. Its directors have a vision for TCC to be the leading privately owned and managed construction consultancy in the UK.
For more details, visit www.tcc-uk.com
Photo Caption: Stephen McKay / Cannon Street, Birmingham /
Multi-disciplined firm, The Construction Consultants (TCC) has overseen the interior refurbishment of a 19th-century hotel in the medieval grounds of Abingdon Abbey.
TCC spent eight weeks managing the renovation of the Grade II-listed Cosners House for the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
The Birmingham-based consultancy occupied the positions of project manager, principal designer, cost manager and employer’s agent and was involved in the project from its inception to completion.
Works included the full refurbishment of the main reception, 13 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and communal areas in the Orchard wing.
The renovation was undertaken by award-winning interior designers, Studio Fourteen Interiors Limited.
TCC and Studio Fourteen have since collaborated again on £1.5million refurbishment of residential units in Birmingham city centre for Singapore-based Equity Ventures Enterprises Limited.
A total of 46 flats were stripped out and re-fitted in the Charlotte Street development which now benefits from feature stairs and a light flooded atrium entrance hall.
Sandeep Singh Sunner, Co-founder and Director of TCC, said: “We were thrilled to have taken on such a unique project as the refurbishment of Abingdon Abbey and are satisfied with the high standard of the work delivered.”
Andrew Cramphorn, Project Director at Baxter Storey which operates the facility, said: “The team at TCC integrated well into Baxter Storey’s delivery team and our mutual client.”