SUMMER 2018 Pulling it all together Full service project management to ensure efficent on time completion


Each of our installations involves project management. Effective coordination of start times, on site deliveries and hand over on completion, all take planning and communication. These skills allow us to look at the requirements of each project and widen our responsibilities to include more elements of the installation and the management of additional trades, should it be necessary. To illustrate how we do this we have featured a project that required us to not only install a new canopy but bring in other aspects such as a soft play floor and security roller shutters.


Project Management in practice


This installation allowed us to take on the full management of the project, which meant that the school could use their time efficiently as they would only have to deal with a single point of contact and could ensure efficient scheduling of works, meaning less disruption.


The school had an existing canopy which was no longer fit for purpose. They wanted this removed and replaced with not just a canopy but with a new soft play area underneath the shelter plus secure roller shutters to ensure that any school equipment could be kept safe. The shutters would also help to keep the soft play surface in better condition in bad weather.


The project therefore involved four distinct phases and different work requirements. Firstly, the removal of the existing canopy, then the marking out and kerbing of the new soft play area and laying of that new surface, then the installation of the new canopy and finally the addition of the roller shutters.


As mentioned above, for maximum efficiency, the school wanted one company to manage the project and deliver the overall transformation of the space.


The Solut ion To ensure that the school received the weather protection that they required, within their budget, our recommendation was to install a Coniston canopy. This popular and flexible canopy would give the projection required and enough space between posts to ensure as much free movement as possible, but also the support required for the roller shutters.


We undertook full project management responsibility for the work. We have installed soft play areas before and the skills within our team allowed this to be carried out efficiently. We co-ordinated with suppliers and then with other


trades for the installation of the roller shutters and lighting. Because the canopy was the main part of the programme we could schedule the works efficiently.


By taking on overall project management we had to deliver clear and regular communication with the school and other trades. Our experience and construction knowledge were used to ensure high standards of quality and safety were met and scheduling was adhered to.


Project management on this scale is not always required, as there might already be a main contractor onsite, but we do have the skills and experience to take it on.


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