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Job Centre Plus – Internal Alterations and Refurbishment Works

March 10th, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Portfolio | No Comments
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McGrath Associates were commissioned to work alongside Telereal Trillium as Project Managers for internal alteration works at twelve Job Centres in the Midlands. The nationwide scheme was predominantly driven by the requirement to provide extra front of house space due to the increase in use of the service in the current economic downturn.

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The works were part of a national roll out undertaken over a period of six months utilising a carefully phased approach to ensure the business was unaffected. Our role was of Lead Consultant managing a team including architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, structural engineers and quantity surveyors. With very tight programme and budget constraints, the projects were completed as programmed and on budget. Both our client, Telereal Trillium, and the occupier, DWP Estates, were very impressed with the service delivery from McGrath Associates.

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Challenge McGrath Associates At Our “No Brakes” Client Event!

March 10th, 2010 | Posted in Blog | No Comments

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The Manchester Velodrome is the National Cycling Centre, Britain’s primary indoor Olympic cycle track and widely regarded as one of the World’s finest and fastest board tracks. The velodrome is the home to the Great Britain Cycling Team and believe it or not, the Velodrome is also open to everyone regardless of their level of ability, even McGrath Associates!

Our client event is booked for the evening of Thursday 11th May and is a fantastic opportunity for us to get together and have a little fun.  Spaces are very limited and are usually filled very quickly by existing clients but if there are any clients out there that need a Building Surveyor and would love to tackle the 45deg banking on a bike with no brakes then give us a call!

McGrath Associates thrilled with client Feedback from Youth Hostel Association

March 10th, 2010 | Posted in Blog | No Comments
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McGrath Associates have enjoyed a very successful start as a Building Surveying consultant to the YHA having successfully delivered various refurbishment and repair projects at many Youth Hostels over the past 6 months.  We work very hard to keep service levels at a high standard and are very pleased with the positive feedback we are receiving from within the regions.  The repeat instructions are extremely welcome and really helps confirm that the work we do here at McGrath Associates is appreciated.  Thanks to the YHA for entrusting us with the work, it is greatly appreciated and we are looking forward to our working partnership continuing into the future.

YHA is aiming to reach out and enhance the lives of all young people. We operate a network of more than 200 Youth Hostels, bunkhouses and camping barns across England and Wales.

We’re also part of an international network of Youth Hostels in 60 countries around the world.

The first Youth Hostel was started 100 years ago and since then the idea has spread right around the world. We’re proud of our history and of the part we play in creating

Growth in skills, confidence, self reliance and well being
Engagement with diverse people and communities
Exploration of wider horizons of culture and location, particularly for young people.

Anyone can stay with YHA. We are open to all. Our accommodation and social spaces, our tradition of sharing, offers everyone the chance to mix with and meet people from other communities and from around the world.

Through YHA, people are able to explore new places, to understand different cultures: an experience which encourages and enhances the growth of all.

July 2009 News

July 28th, 2009 | Posted in Blog | No Comments

The practice has been appointed as Project Management Consultants to assist Telerereal Trillium with a roll out programme of JCP offices in the Midlands.

June 2009 News

June 5th, 2009 | Posted in Blog | No Comments

The practice is currently assisting the Reserve Forces Cadets Association to find a new cadet facility in Cheshire, initial surveys of the shortlisted buildings have been undertaken and a costed feasibility report has been issued to the Client.  Watch this space for further development…

Breaking News for today, no not Ronaldo’s 80 million move to Real, the new website is now officially launched, we are thrilled with the outcome and our thanks go to Cheshire Media for their excellent work in building the website and tailoring it for our needs.  Thanks guys.

May 2009 News

May 28th, 2009 | Posted in Blog | No Comments

Its been a busy year for the practice and we are still growing from strength to strength.  Our ambitious growth plans for 2009 have seen the recent appointment of Neil Grundy as Senior Chartered Surveyor.  Neil joins the practice with extensive experience from his previous roles at EC Harris and Colliers CRE.

March 2009 News

March 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Blog | No Comments

The fit out works at the Job Centre offices in Afon House, Newtown, Powys were completed this week.  On time and under budget.  Fantastic effort by the main contractor, GTH Construction.  More details on our Portfolio page.

April 2008 News

April 27th, 2008 | Posted in Blog | No Comments

The refurbishment of our new offices is complete and we moved in after the Easter break. This move is crucial to our growth plans and is a positive step forward for the company.
Following on from the success of last year we have been appointed to continue the delivery of Planned Maintenance Works on the Land Securities Trillium portfolio both in the North West and the Midlands.

January 2008 News

January 27th, 2008 | Posted in Blog | No Comments

The practice has now been appointed as a framework consultant to Project Manage planned maintenance works for Land Securities Trillium in the Midlands following our continued success within the North West.

Other key project wins include an external condition survey of a Grade II listed building for the Reserve Forces Cadets Association; Design and Management of Internal and External Works to various Reserve Forces training centres; a large Fast track office refurbishment in Wolverhampton; Project Management appointment for an Office Refurbishment scheme for the DVLA.

August 2007 News

August 27th, 2007 | Posted in Blog | No Comments

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 Fast track office refurbishment successfully completed to programme and within budget in Nottingham.

 Also this month the practice has recently been appointed as a framework consultant to deliver planned maintenance works for Land Securities.

The practice are also pleased to announce the recent appointment of Helen Evans.  Helen will be assisting with the delivery of the planned maintenance works for Land Securities.

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