We are looking forward to seeing one of our latest projects becoming reality!
This exciting new seaside development is an old RBS Bank conversion, located in Blackpool Town Centre, just a 2 min walking distance from the beach and other local attractions.
The scheme features a large restaurant with external seating areas, as well as five luxurious apartments spread over three floors.
Carters Building Consultancy scope of services included: building surveys, interior design/space planning, technical design, tendered the project to main contractors, project management and production of visualisations/animation.
It is proposed to retain the commercial units at ground floor fronting Talbot Square and utilise the existing access to the upper floors as the primary entrance for SA units.
The upper floors will be a complete change of use to residential accommodation.
We were able to advise our client on suitable procurement routes and contracts for the development to maintain value for money and to stay in line with the client budget. This includes sending a full detailed design with a detailed specification; including a schedule of works or bill of quantities, itemising every element, making this competitive, where contractors are competing for the works and giving you cost certainty throughout the duration of the project. The project brief is to project mange a main contractor converting a vacant building to serviced apartments.
Services provided:
- Stage 1 – Detailed building survey and measured survey
- Stage 2 ‐ Technical construction drawings and Principal Designer role.
- Stage 3 – Prepare schedule of works, obtain construction drawings and tender works. (RIBA Stages 4‐3)
- Stage 4 – On site Contract administration/Project Management/ Principal Designer Role. (RIBA Stages 5‐6)
- Stage 5 – Animation and visualisations for the development
