Contract Management of Refurbishment in Internal Stairwells
Gradient have recently completed the contract management of the refurbishment of the internal stairwells of 8 residential blocks at Carlton Mansions in Maida Vale, London. The works were completed by Hertfordshire contractor, Palmer Woods Limited, and the results are very impressive. The scope of the works included the stripping out of old asbestos electrical fuse […]
Another New London CDM Regs Instruction
Following on fast on the heels of our other instruction at 55 Portland Place, we have also been instructed to act as Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015 on another London project. The Phoenix is a residential block on Bird Street, just north of Oxford Street, and the two car lifts are due to […]
New CDM Regs Instruction in Central London
We have recently been instructed to act as CDM Regulations 2015 Principal Designer on a 2-lift refurbishment project in Central London. The project commences in January 2017, but Duncan Tibbitts undertook his initial survey this week to prepare the pre-construction health and safety information pack. 55 Portland Place is a stunning example of 1920’s architecture, […]
Penge Conversion Project Completed
We have recently completed the project management of an exciting conversion scheme in South London. Our client, a charity, required their 3-storey office building in Penge to be converted into 2 flats. Gradient were instructed to specify the conversion works, and then provide contract management services. We were also instructed to act as CDM principal […]
Great Fun at Gradient’s Craft Beer and Fizz Evening
To celebrate our first successful 12 years, a selection of our Sussex clients, colleagues and friends enjoyed our first ever Craft Beer and Fizz evening hosted at the Cookshelf in Eastbourne. We were treated to a selection of artisan craft beers from independent brewers as well as delicious canapés and chilled prosecco. Photos below!
Successful Scaffold Share in Mayfair
Following multiple applications for major works, Gradient advised the directors of a prime Central London mansion block to encourage contractors to share scaffolding and reduce the impact and disruption to the residents. Working with Westminster City Council, scaffolding and access across a garden square was agreed and works to the respective multi million pound apartments […]
Lewes District Council Win
Gradient has been appointed to specify, tender and manage a programme of over 1,000 asbestos surveys to Lewes District Council’s Housing Stock. The commission will cover surveys to common parts and domestic dwellings and will also involve updating the Council’s asbestos register held in Keystone.
New Project Management System Goes Live
Following a testing phase, we have gone live with our new service management system Pro Work Flow which allows us to manage and monitor our work flow across all active commissions. The system interfaces with our accounting software and has a mobile app to allow our surveyors to update status and log time remotely.
Work Starts on Shoreditch Project
After many months of negotiations with a mobile phone operator, Gradient successfully and perfectly timed agreed access to their land in order to re-roof an adjoining building belonging to one of our long standing clients. Work is progressing well on site whilst the sunshine lasts.
Director Richard Garland completes Toughest Footrace on Earth
Richard has returned safely following completion of the gruelling 254 km Marathon Des Sables – the Toughest Footrace on Earth. The race which takes place over 6 days in searing desert heat of 120 degrees, requires competitors to be fully self-sufficient, carrying all of their own food with them. Richard completed the race in an […]
