company profile · 2020-04-27 · claritas company profile. claritas is a principal contractor...

COMPANY PROFILEAPRIL 2020

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We have a mighty ambition. One that goes way beyond what we want to achieve as a business. We want to help transform our industry, breaking free of traditional transactional relationships to create something that works better - for everyone.

We call this approach ‘two-way transparency’. It sees all of us being open about our

financial needs from the start of every project. Success is then all about what we

create together – with a shared sense of purpose and clear expectations.

Our leadership team have created this approach after years of working with leading

UK customers. We know it’s more effective and efficient, and ultimately more

enjoyable. For you it means increased cost predictability and certainty of outcome,

a more productive relationship and ultimately better quality buildings.

For all of us, the difference couldn’t be clearer.

Proposition

CLEARLY CONSTRUCTIVE

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COM PANY PROFI LECLAR ITAS

Claritas is a principal contractor delivering a range of projects with values from £1-70m across the residential, commercial and education markets. This entails providing design and build, construction management and other bespoke construction services for both public and private customers.

Today, we turnover circa £35 million per annum with a further £30m under

construction management. We operate throughout London and the South East

and we are proud to have established robust, repeat relationships with a number

of leading UK development companies.

As of the 6th April 2020, Claritas is the new name of AMCM Group, reflecting our

clear and transparent way of working. Our full legal title is Claritas Group Ltd.

Claritas Group also includes Magna our off-site solutions business. For both

customers and manufacturers Magna is a turnkey contracting partner that is willing

to own and manage risk, whilst charging no OH&P on pre-manufactured value.

To find out more see pages 09-10.

Profile

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£35m

80+

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75%

£30m

9001

Formed in 2012

Circa £35 million pa turnover

Team of 80+ great people

13 current sites

75% repeat business

Circa £30 million pa under construction management

ISO 9001: 2015 accredited

MMCExperience in MMC categories 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6

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Culture

We passionately advocate customer relationships based on financial clarity and openness from the very first meeting. This ‘two-way transparency’ controls costs, drives up quality and avoids unfulfilled expectations. Working in this way is what makes us distinctive.

Safety, sustainability and social responsibility are vitally important to who we are and how we operate. Across every project we adhere to a ‘think right, do right’ approach, ensuring that the wellbeing of our staff, partners, communities and planet always defines our actions.

We believe that great results comes from people who enjoy the work they do. Actively promoting a positive culture that is open, supportive, friendly and approachable, is how we make. this happen.

Our reputation is dependent on all the relationships we have on every project we deliver. Always responding to our customers’ goals and needs – our highly experienced team focuses on ensuring that everyone we work with ‘goes the extra mile’ to meet our exceptional. delivery standards.

Transparent Responsible PositiveFocused

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Timeline

AMCM formed by Jon Wardle as an LLP.

First construction management project secured in Crowthorne, Surrey.

Andy Wall and Alex Fish join as shareholders to strengthen and grow the business.

Work completed on a 20 house development at Sutton Court, Reading.

ISO 9001 Quality Accredited.

Company achieves £25m turnover.

Work with The Collective on a £22m D&B scheme is won.

Simon Wilkinson joins to grow work in the private and commercial sector.

First education scheme worth £9m is secured.

£70m construction management project award from Medway Developments.

Appointed to major frameworks for Pagabo, L&Q and Hyde Group

Anne Newman joins as People Director

Featured on the cover of Building Magazine – recognised for our mighty ambition!

Magna offsite launches with first project secured and innovation partnerships agreed.

Dave Smith is appointed as Non-Executive Chairman.

AMCM becomes Claritas.

£45m turnover forecast.

AMCM builds using off-site innovations.

First award nomination for Ditchmore Lane.

Jason Clark joins as Operations Director.

AMCM LLP becomes AMCM Group Limited.

AMCM begins fourth project for OHG.

AMCM begins long-term repeat relationship with L&Q.

BOPAS accredited.

Work commences on a project for the London Borough of Enfield on 94 home MMC scheme.

2012 2013/14 2015/16 2017 2018 2019 2020

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People

Jon Wardle Chief Executive Officer

Dave SmithNon-Executive Chairman

Andy Wall Pre-Construction Director

Jason ClarkOperations Director

Simon WilkinsonDirector

Alex FishCommercial Director

Lee YeatesContracts Manager

Anne NewmanPeople Director

[email protected] [email protected]

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Our services

Whether a customer is new or established, large or small, private or public, our culture is always consistent – we all work together to achieve shared objectives.

We do that by challenging people to think differently about prime contracting relationships – applying our ‘two-way transparency’ approach to every project. This approach sees our customers and ourselves being clear and open about our goals and financial needs from our very first meeting. We then maintain this openess across the length of the project to deliver best value in every sense of the word. We offer a range of prime contracting services– delivering schemes on a design and build, and construction management basis across the residential, commercial and education sectors. We also provide additional support through our pre-construction services and offsite construction expertise.

Image: Drill Hall courtesy of HUT Architecture.

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Our services

Traditional and Design & Build Contracting

Built Environment Management Consultancy

Construction Management

Magna Off-Site Solutions

Pre-Construction Management

Joint Venture Partnership Private Developments

Our highly skilled design, operations and commercial teams use our culture, systems and processes to bring customers’ briefs to life: turning design into reality.

We work with our customers on creating clearly defined and easy to deliver procurement, delivery and asset management strategies, providing straightforward and commercially astute technical advice.

We work collaboratively with our customers on the planning, design and construction of projects from start to finish. Our people, skills and communications are a critical success factor in the delivery of project requirements.

For all forms of off-site construction we take an approach based on ‘pre-construction for production, not construction’. This makes us the perfect partner for customers, manufacturers and suppliers who are looking to work with a turnkey principal contractor. BOPAS accredited, we save all of our customers money by charging no OH&P on any pre-manufactured value.

Our skills and capabilities as a construction manager and contractor make us the perfect partner to support you during the important pre-construction phase of your project.

We use our extensive development and construction expertise when working in partnership with local authorities, developers and landowners to unlock sites ranging from 1-100 units.

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Magna is a systems agnostic, principal contracting partner for off-site solutions, charging no OH+P on pre-manufactured value.

Working in new, more effective ways is part of our DNA at Claritas.. That’s why we

have focused on developing strong capabilities in off-site construction. Operating

through Magna, our wholly-owned specialist business, we don’t approach projects

with rigid, fixed solutions. Instead we create bespoke off-site delivery models to suit

our customers’ needs. These models are based on our hands-on project experience

with five MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) categories – see page 10 – and our

strong partnerships with designers, manufacturers and the wider MMC supply chain.

Whether you are a local authority, registered housing provider, developer or

manufacturer we will use our pre-construction for manufacture skills, systems and

processes to appraise your scheme – managing the design interface between

off-site and traditional construction. We will then act as the turnkey or specialist

principal contractor, with the flexibility to work under diverse types of contract –

from construction management to lump-sum design and build (D&B).

In line with our ‘two-way transparency’ model we will charge no OH&P (overheads

and profit) on any pre-manufactured value.

Off-site solutions

P R OJ E CT I M A G E

Palmerston Road, Harrow: Incorporates MMC categories 3,5,6

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Off-site solutions

7 years

BOPAS

50%

Experience in off-site construction

Accredited

Up to 50% programme efficiencies*

Saint Gobain:

– SFS / LGS – 4-12 storeys in height

– SIP panel / timber frame

Premier Modular:

– Volumetric – residential, student

accomodation, educational and clinical /

non-clinical health

– Blue light services – temporary /

permanent accommodation

Pre-manufacturing for:

1. 3D primary structural systems

2. 2D primary structural systems

3. Non-systemised primary

structures

5. Non-structural assemblies

and sub-assemblies

and

6. Traditional building product led

site labour reduction /

productivity improvements.

MMC category experience

Innovation Partners

Traditional Contractor Model OH&P Costs

Traditional build £5,000,000

OH&P 10% £500,000

Pre-manufactured value £5,000,000

OH&P 10% £500,000

Total cost to build £11,000,000

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Magna Model OH&P Costs

Traditional build £5,000,000

OH&P 6% £300,000

Pre-manufactured value £5,000,000

OH&P 0% £0

Total cost to build £10,300,000

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*Which could mitigate risks and delays associated with Coronavirus

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PROJECTSAPRIL 2020

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222 co-living units and use of modular and off-site construction.

Architects:Hawkins Brown Cost consultants:Saville Brown

MMC categories:3,5,6

OV E R V I E WProject

PALMERSTON ROAD

P R OJ E CT

THE COLLECTIVE

HARROW, MIDDLESEX

£23.5 MILLION

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

JULY 2019 AUGUST 2021 STA R T E D C O M P L E T I O N E X P E CT E D

O F F - S I T E E X P E R I E N C E

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Claritas’ inaugural design and build scheme with private developer, The Collective, incorporates both modular and off-site methods of construction, at the mixed use, 222-unit co-living development.

Situated within a ‘live’ environment, it is a logistically complex scheme, which includes the demolition of an existing building and re-development of the site. The delivery programme is crucial and monitored carefully through close collaboration with all parties of the project team, including architects Hawkins Brown on the intricate design detail needed.

Extensive conditional surveys, party wall agreements and time and motion studies have been key drivers, as well as regular liaison with local businesses and residents, in order to manage expectations, generate excellent community engagement and ensure health and safety measures. Performance will be audited by the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

PALMERSTON ROAD HARROW

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Courtesey of Hawkins Brown Architects

I M A G E SProject

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Refurbishment, extension and conversion of two buildings within the Stepney Green Conservation Area, creating seven residential units, a café and a four storey office.

Architects:HUT Architecture Cost consultants:MEA

OV E R V I E W

INVESTRE LTD

WHITECHAPEL, LONDON

£5 MILLION

JULY 2019

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

STA R T E D

DRILL HALLP R OJ E CT

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Claritas is set to convert Drill Hill and its ‘Gatehouse’ building into office and residential units, in the heart of Stepney Green on Mile End Road. A former military drill hall, the site is steeped in history and within a conservation area, requiring careful refurbishment.

Originally two storeys, Drill Hall will become a four-floor office, with new lower and upper mezzanine levels. The existing main roof has been raised to accommodate a second floor, whilst retaining the first floor. Adding a fourth floor, the covered ‘Gatehouse’ building will contain seven new residential units, a ground floor café and communal space.

Given 19 party wall agreements, collaboration amongst local stakeholders is essential to Drill Hall’s success, with their direct input paramount to the construction phase plan and risk mitigation strategy.

DRILL HALL WHITECHAPEL

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Courtesy of HUT Architecture

I M A G E SProject

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ROYAL WHARF SCHOOL

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P R OJ E CT

Primary School and Nursery within London’s Royal Docks regeneration site, with exceptional CCS scoring.

Architects:Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios Cost consultants:Mott MacDonald

OV E R V I E W

BALLYMORE GROUP / OXLEY DEVELOPMENTS

NEWHAM, LONDON

£8.5 MILLION

APRIL 2019 SEPTEMBER 2020

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

STA R T E D C O M P L E T I O N E X P E CT E D

Project

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Situated within London’s Royal Docks’ Royal Wharf development, this new build Primary School and Nursery will accommodate up to 450 pupils from Royal Wharf and the wider community of Newham.

As part of the Section 106 Agreement, the scheme was a traditional contract with extensive CDPs. Working together with design managers and the preconstruction team, the project was brought in line with the proposed budget to ensure a transparent approach. The efficient construction approach consists of an RC frame on a raft slab, traditional brick built with Metsec infill, curtain walling and a sports MUGA area created at roof level.

The school is positioned in the heart of the existing Royal Wharf development and as such communication with other contractors was essential to ensure coordination. The Scheme was awarded a Certificate of Excellence through CCS, scoring 43/45 on both visits.

ROYAL WHARF SCHOOL NEWHAM

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Courtesy of Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios

I M A G E SProject

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DESBOROUGH ROAD

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WYCOMBE DISTRICT COUNCIL

HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

£7.5 MILLION

APRIL 2020 JUNE 2021

P R OJ E CT

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

STA R T E D D U E T O C O M P L E T E

Construction of

58 homes utilising

volumetric mcdular

construction.

Modular partner:Premier Modular

Structural engineers:Meinhardt


MMC categories:

1,6


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The project involves a fully volumetric off-site manufactured product to provide temporary housing for families in need.

The scheme requires the construction of 58 robust and high-quality homes formed around a courtyard, by an external deck access via two stair cores and a central lift. External works include a communal garden at the front of the building.

Claritas is working in partnership with Premier Modular through our Innovations Partnership Agreement and we have worked together to lead the customer through a rigorous process of cost management and re-design to achieve their brief and budget. This has included simplifying areas of the design whilst engaging with our supply chain partners to recommend alternative products and achieve the customers requirements and desired performance standards.

Our design management has been fully engaged to create a rationalised layout which is currently being submitted for a S73 minor amendment application. This approach of market testing costs and compliance matches the Claritas ethos and collaborative approach of ‘Two-Way Transparency’, where we totally invested our efforts as members of the client team to deliver a successful outcome for all involved.

DESBOROUGH ROAD HIGH WYCOMBE

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Project

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CHATHAM WATERFRONT & BRITTON FARM

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P R OJ E CT

Two residential

buildings delivering

219 mixed tenure

homes plus retail

and leisure space.

Architects:Guy Holloway Architects Cost consultants:Claritas Group

MMC categories:3,5,6

OV E R V I E W

MEDWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

CHATHAM, KENT

£46 MILLION

JULY 2019 OCTOBER 2021

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

STA R T E D C O M P L E T I O N E X P E CT E D

Project


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Claritas were appointed by Medway Development Company via the Hyde CM framework, to deliver two mixed tenure residential buildings, with accompanying retail and leisure space, in the heart of Chatham.

As the scheme’s Construction Management partner, Claritas developed the design team and supply chain procurement strategy, whilst ensuring the required compliance and transparent cost planning. A key aspect of the team’s proactive approach is allowing the use of community space throughout the phasing of construction, in order to encourage positive placemaking. These placemaking efforts also include extensive stakeholder engagement through community events, green walls and safe landscaping.

With the customer’s brief and sales expectations in mind, Claritas is delivering the show unit at the earliest opportunity and creating additional value where possible, including advising on GDV and specification options.

CHATHAM WATERFRONT & BRITTON FARM CHATHAM

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Courtesey of Guy Holloway Architects

I M A G E SProject

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JOHN BARKER COURT

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P R OJ E CT

New build senior

living development

in a land locked

site, with CCS

Performance

Beyond Compliance

Architects:TM Architects Cost consultants:Claritas Group

MMC categories:2 – SFS / LGS roof extension

OV E R V I E W

NETWORK HOMES

BRONDESBURY PARK, LONDON

£7 MILLION

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

DECEMBER 2018 STA R T E D C O M P L E T E D

NOVEMBER 2014

Project


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This complex design and build scheme required robust, logistical planning to deliver 33 new senior living homes.

Appointed as Principal Contractor during the preconstruction phases, Claritas created a masterplan that was complementary to its surroundings. Flanked by two schools and residential properties, community engagement was crucial and face to face dialogue a regular activity. Taking a proactive lead in the development of the design to create programme efficiencies, Claritas counteracted issues where possible. One such example was the recommendation of light gauge steel frames to bring forward other phases of the build, by reducing the drying time of a concrete structure.

JOHN BARKER COURT BRONDESBURY PARK

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Photography by Claritas Group

I M A G E SProject

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SMALL SITESPROJECTS

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P R OJ E CT

BOPAS contractor,

94 new build mixed

tenure homes

across 7 sites, using

SIPS panels offsite

manufacturing.

Architects:HTA Cost consultants:Mott MacDonald

MMC categories:2, 6

OV E R V I E W

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD AND KIER PROPERTY INVESTMENTS

ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX

£22 MILLION

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

NOVEMBER 2019 STA R T E D C O M P L E T E D

DECEMBER 2015

Project


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As a BOPAS accredited contractor, Claritas was appointed to deliver 94 mixed tenure homes at seven ‘infill sites’ across the London Borough of Enfield.

Each site brought its own challenges, including working within densely populated conservation areas, and managing construction close to live railway assets. All required robust community liaison, specialist material selection and offsite SIPS panel manufacturing, to limit community impact and adhere to its surroundings. Claritas worked hard to ensure minimum disruption and created logistics plans which coordinated deliveries outside of busy periods.

An important aspect of Claritas’ appointment and the Section 106 Agreement, was the creation of KPIs for social value, creating skills and employment opportunities throughout the Borough. Achieved through longstanding relationships with tier one supply chain partners, Claritas were able to provide apprenticeship, work experience, local employment and trade opportunities.

SMALL SITES PROJECTS ENFIELD

07

Photography by Claritas Group

I M A G E SProject

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ST AGNES

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P R OJ E CT

Remedial works to

an occupied, mixed

tenure development

in Central London

OV E R V I E W

L&Q

OVAL, LONDON

£8.2 MILLION

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

C O M P L E T I O N

ONGOING WORKS

Project

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Claritas was appointed to investigate the occupied private townhouse and affordable rent apartment scheme, following a number of ongoing defects.

Resolving such defects in a largely occupied site, required consistent communication, health and safety measures and a number of full-time resident liaison officers. This community integration is set to continue, with ongoing support for the adjacent Kennington Youth Project and the achievement of the Considerate Constructors ‘Performance Beyond Compliance’ Certificate of Excellence.

Due to the dynamic nature of the works at St Agnes, Claritas created regular reporting opportunities, to ensure full transparency on its cost and delivery programme. This open communication is a key aspect of Claritas and L&Q’s longstanding relationship.

ST AGNES OVAL

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THURLOW PARK

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£4.5 MILLION

P R OJ E CT

CITY STYLE LIVING & ONE HOUSING GROUP

DULWICHC U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

Construction of

nine concrete frame

luxury apartments.

Architects:TM Architects Cost consultants:Claritas Group

MMC categories:2, 6

OV E R V I E W

FEBRUARY 2016 STA R T E D C O M P L E T E D

MARCH 2014

Project


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Appointed to act as Pre-construction Manager to achieve a successful Section 73 Planning Application to increase GDV and improve efficiencies. Claritas successfully delivered Thurlow Park in 2016.

On receipt of approval, we acted as Principal Contractor and Construction Manager to build a 1.5 story basement and four-storey concrete frame against the boundaries of the two adjoining owners, where access was constrained by a school and pedestrian crossing.

Following a technical appraisal of the original planning consent, we proposed that it was feasible to improve the efficiency of the basement and concrete structure.

As Lead Designer, we worked with the CSL sales team and the interior designer to analyse the cost and value of key finish specifications and layout to improve the GDV and cost efficiencies by approximately £1.5 million.

THURLOW PARK DULWICH

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Project

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BARNFIELD WAY

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P R OJ E CT

Construction of

three bungalows

within a high-density,

residential area and

recommended for

Best Practice by

CCS.

Architects:MHA Cost consultants:MEA

OV E R V I E W

TANDRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

OXTED, SURREY

£0.8 MILLION

JANUARY 2019 NOVEMBER 2019

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

STA R T E D C O M P L E T I O N

Project

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Following a competitive tender, Claritas were awarded this three-unit residential, JCT Design and Build contract by Tandridge District Council.

Delivered on time and within budget, Claritas adopted a proactive approach to the complex scheme by reconfiguring designs during pre-construction and future-proofing the bungalows where possible, with environmental initiatives.

Positioned within a well populated residential area, the site required careful logistics and clear communication with existing neighbours, through regular face-to-face interaction and formal notices. Creating picnic tables, together with bird and bat boxes from the sites’ excess wood, is an example of the social value our team added. Claritas’ approach was recommended for best practice by the CCS for small sites in highly populated residential areas.

BARNFIELD WAY OXTED

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Project

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SUTTON COURT

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SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

READING, BERKSHIRE

£3.8 MILLION

APRIL 2017 NOVEMBER 2019

P R OJ E CT

C U ST O M E R

LO C AT I O N

VA LU E

STA R T E D C O M P L E T I O N

Principal contractor

on a complex

residential

scheme with

specialist drainage

requirements.

Architects:RH Partnership Cost consultants:

Claritas Group


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As Principal Contractor on this 20-unit residential scheme with Southern Housing Developments, Claritas managed all services, from de-risking and pre-demolition groundworks to providing technical and cost consultancy management.

A key outcome of the initial risk analysis was the site’s limitations around drainage, which resulted in a specialist SuD strategy for the construction period and entire development life cycle. Working closely with the Employers Agent, Claritas explored several options, ultimately saving Southern Housing Developments approximately £170,000 by selecting the correct filtration system and avoiding major road closures to connect the site with local existing sewers.

SUTTON COURT READING

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Project

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Accreditations

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Thank you

Jon Wardle, CEO

M: 07793 980 844 Email: [email protected]

Simon Wilkinson, Director


Jo Davis, Bids & Business Development Manager


Claritas Group

T Bromley

15 London Road Bromley

BR1 1DE

www.claritasgroup.com35

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