Property: Fetter Lane, London EC4

Client: Capita Symonds

Scope: Inspection of building fabric prior to acquisition of premises and reporting on condition, structure, fire and means of escape, disabled access and end of term liabilities.

Property: Berkeley Square House, Mayfair

Client: Regus Plc

Scope: Set Square acted as lead consultant with Capita Symonds' services engineers in the provision of due diligence advice to Regus in respect of the first floor, ground floor and basement premises of Berkeley Square House.  The combined floor area under consideration was approximately 30,000 sq ft, much of which had been stripped back to shell and core.  The report covered all fabric, mechanical and electrical issues, and advised on proposed lease structure and service charge issues.

Property: Kings Whim, Surrey

Client: Private investor

Scope: Set Square provided a detailed building inspection report on this property, parts of which date back to 1700’s.  The building services and swimming pool were covered in the scope of service provided, and the repairs identified were budget costed to assist in establishing a realistic purchase price for the property.

Property: de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham

Client: Tandridge Leisure

Scope: The public swimming pool was suffering from severe water loss which threatened the structure of the building and caused operational problems.  Several design/construction issues were identified as the cause of the water loss.  Set Square provided ongoing advice following submission of repair proposals by the developer, and monitored progress of the works.

Property: Craven Hill Gardens, W2

Client: MiNC Properties

Scope: Set Square provided due diligence advice prior to the purchase of this hotel following the completion of Phase 1 of a refurbishment programme undertaken by the previous owner, comprising the underpinning of a majority of the building structure.  Issues regarding the Practical Completion of the project, statutory approvals and handover of information were addressed.

Property: Seven Dials Court, Covent Garden

Client: Private Investor

Scope: Pre-acquisition inspection of this two-bedroom luxury apartment in the heart of London's Covent Garden, and management of remedial works required prioer to completion of purchase.

Property: Tandridge Leisure Centre

Client: Tandridge Council

Scope: Instructed Inspection of the Council's leisure centre and pool in Oxted and the preparation of a 10 year forward maintenace plan with costs for submission to the Council for funding approval.

Property: 30 Healthcare Premises

Client: Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire PCT Estates

Scope: Working with Building Services consultant Capita Symonds who were instructed to develop an Estates Strategy for the Trust, Set Square prepared reports on building fabric issues at each site, and supported cost consultant Cyril Sweett to develop a cost plan for the works identified at each site.

Property: de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham

Client: Tandridge Council

Scope: Inspection and preparation of a 10 year forward maintenance plan for the Centre, covering building fabric and services.  The report contained budget costs for the works identified, presented by year, element and discipline for ease of use in establishing funding budgets.

Property: Chandos Road Community Centre, Stratford

Client: London Development Authority

Scope:As part of the feasibility study undertaken by Capita Symonds for the expansion of the Centre in conjunction with the nearby Olympic site development, Set Square provided a planned maintenance prgramme for the existing building fabric and services, a type 2 asbestos survey, and autoCAD drawings of the building.

Property: Conditioned Spaces Framework

Client: British Telecom

Scope: Set Square cover the south of England  as supply chain partner for the refurbishment of equipment room areas.  Each project requires the installation of new generation telecoms services, management of infrastructure installation and connection routes, cost management and CDM Co-ordinator services.

Property: Kingsgate Estate, Camden

Client: London Borough of Camden

Scope: Preparation of specification for external refurbishment and improvement works comprising roof renewal, replacement of windows and doors, refurbishment of common areas and services and upgrading of thermal insulation throughout the estate (project value approx £2m).  Set Square procured competitive tenders and provided contract administration and CDM Co-ordinator services during the construction phase. 

Property: Bedford Hill, Balham

Client: Planetary Holdings Limited

Scope: Design and project management of the conversion of the upper floors to create three self-contained dwellings.  Set Square's service includes design and specification, tendering, project management and CDM Co-ordinator.

Property: Hayes Business Park, Uxbridge

Client: Hayes Park Property Ltd

Scope: Strategic advice on condition and remaining life of car park surfacing, budget estimates for repair/replacement, contractor selection and negotiation of contract sum, management of building works including out of hours working.

Property: Traveller Relocation Project, Homerton

Client: London Development Authority

Scope: Provision of on-site technical advice throughout the construction period, monitoring of progress and quality ,and verification of compliance with specification.

Property: Beaufort House, London EC3

Client: McLaren Dick & Company

Scope: Development of dilapidations strategy  and management of dilapidations claim to realise significant savings to Landlord's claim.  Procurement of building work to comply with repair and reinstatement covenants, management of work on site and liaison with Landlord's surveyor throughout.

Property: Lingfield Point, Darlington

Client: Capita Business Services

Scope: Management of repair and reinstatement claim in respect of premises fitted out for use as a Contact Centre following service of break clause requiring compliance with covenants.

Specification of building works and management of contractor to yield up the premises at the end of the term in accordance with the lease covenants in order for the break to operate. 

Property: Barnett Way, Gloucester

Client: Capita Life & Pensions Ltd

Scope: Provision of strategic advice in respect of operation of break clauses and options for complying with lease covenants; development of budgets to reflect lease liabilities; specification and management of works comprising internal refurbishment, external repairs and reapirs to M & E services.

Property: Omnia Works, Rugby

Client: Network Rail/Capita Symonds

Scope: Network Rail occupied these premises with the benefit of a photographic schedule of condition due to the age and dilapidated nature of the buildings.  Set Square advised the Lead Consultant, Capita Symonds, leading up to the operation of the lease break clause, and is subsequently managing the terminal claim for dilapidations and other alleged contractual breaches.

Property: Heathlands Trading Estate, Twickenham

Client: CTD

Scope: Management of terminal dilapidations claim for the Tenant, requiring the removal of significant alterations comprising mezzanine floors, office areas and services installations, and the reinstatement of the original building configuration.  Services provided include design of building fabric and services, project management and CDM Co-ordinator.