News
October 2016
Following the appointment of a Main Contractor work starts at St Peter’s College, Oxford for Phase 2 of Phase 1 of the Perrodo Project at the end of October, the project comprises:
- Reconfiguration of Chavasse and Hannington Quads comprising hard and soft landscaping
- Reconfiguration and refurbishment of the ground floor of the Chavasse Building
- Construction of a new four storey accommodation and teaching block.
The project team comprises:
- Design Engine -
Architects - Eckersley O’Callaghan -
Civil and Structural Engineers - Hoare Lea -
Services, Lighting and Acoustic Consultants - BHSLA -
Landscape Architects - Ridge & Partners -
Cost Managers - Delva Patman Redler -
Party Wall Surveyors and Rights of Light - Egdar Taylor -
Main Contractor
Waterman Project Management have acted as Project Directors for this project from its inception providing the following services:
- Preparation of the Project Brief and architectural competition
- Writing the governance structure
- Appointment of the design team and other consultants
- Overall project programming including the operational requirements of the College
- Reporting to the project steering group, governing body and donors
- Risk management
- Overall budget responsibility for construction costs, professional fees and fixtures, fittings and equipment (FF&E)
- Contractor selection and tendering of the main project works, landscaping works and FF&E
October 2016
Waterman Project Management have had a number of enquires relating to project management in relation to large refurbishment projects of residential properties in the North Oxford area which have commenced on site.
We are looking at collating guidance and holding some workshops in the new year to assist people on these larger properties in relation to:
- Planning, listed building consent, building regulations and arboricultural matters
- Neighbourly matters including party walls and rights of light and restrictive covenants
- Refurbishment of exiting properties and asbestos containing materials
- The Construction and Design Management Regulations 2015
- Appointment of designers and professional advisors
- Tendering projects and tender information:
- Planning and listed building consent conditions including arboricultural matters
- Drawings
- Specification and schedule of works and lead in periods where known
- Items supplied to the contractor by the owner
- Start on site and completion dates
- A pricing schedule for contractors
- Damages should the project be late
- When appointing a contractor ensure there is a contract or letter of appointment that includes:
- The information provided above in relation to the tender.
- An agreed contract sum for the works
- An agree payment schedule with the contractor
- The start and completion dates
- The contractor provides a programme of the works including lead in periods showing how the completion date is being achieved and allowing monitoring of the works
September 2016
St Peter’s College receive planning approval for Phase two of the Perrodo Project.
Waterman Project Management are retained by St Peter’s College, University of Oxford
to manage their capital works programme for 2016 -
Waterman Project Management complete the Summer 2016 works for St Peter’s College which included the replacement of strategic electrical switchgear on the site.
The replacement of this switchgear was undertaken following 12 months of planning and review of key project risks. During this 12 month period the design was reviewed and developed to minimise risks to the College and provide a solution that once installed gives the College greater resilience.
May 2016
Waterman Project Management have moved with opening of a central Oxford office following its success in providing consultancy services to Oxford University and a second office in Brackley which will also act as the administrative centre.
Our new details are as follows:
Oxford Office
Waterman Project Management Ltd
Clarendon House
52 Cornmarket Street
Oxford
OX1 3HJ
T 01865 529120
E oxford@watermanpm.co.uk
Brackley and Registered Office
Waterman Project Management Ltd
41 Juliet Drive
Brackley
Northamptonshire
NN16 6GJ
T 01280 738618
E brackley@watermanpm.co.uk
April 2016
Phase 1 of the Perrodo Project for St Peter’s College is completed.
February 2016
Waterman Project Management are appointed by The Sick Children’s Trust to prepare the tender documentation for the undertaking of Building Surveying and production of a five year Planned and Preventative Maintenance Plan (PPM) for their Guildford Street and Rainbow House Properties.
Waterman Project Management have previously provided this service to other clients where selecting consultants for PPM works and fixtures fittings and equipment (FFE) for projects.
November 2015
Bowles and Wyer are appointed as landscaping contractors for the Perrodo Project at St Peter’s College Oxford.
September 2015
Waterman Project Management are retained by St Peter’s College, University of Oxford
to manage their capital works programme for 2015 -
August 2015
Work starts at St Peter’s College, Oxford for main part of the Phase 1 of the Perrodo Project which comprises:
- Reconfigured of the front entrance comprising hard and soft landscaping
- Reconfiguration of Linton Quad comprising hard and soft landscaping
- Facade cleaning and refurbishment of the ground floor of the Latner building
- Installation of two new doors to the Chapel which open onto Linton Quad
The project team comprises:
- Allies and Morrison -
Architects - AKS Ward -
Civil and Structural Engineers - Hoare Lea -
Services, Lighting and Acoustic Consultants - BHSLA -
Landscape Architects - Ridge & Partners -
Cost Managers - Andrew Alder associates -
Health and Safety Advisors - Egdar Taylor -
Main Contractor
July 2015
St Peter’s College have appointed Edgar Taylor as main contractor for the next phase of works for the Perrodo Project at St Peter’s College, Oxford.
March 2015
Some major changes to the CDM regulations this year which will impact on new projects and exiting projects if they extend past October 2015. Andrew Waterman will be attending a training course at Safety & Environmental Consulting Ltd and working closely with Andrew Alder Associates.
February 2015
Following the running of an architectural competition Design Engine have been appointed as architects for Phase 2 of the Perrodo Project.
September 2014
Waterman Project Management are retained by St Peter’s College, University of Oxford
to manage their capital works programme for 2014 -
August 2014
St Peter’s College Perrodo Project commences with the refurbishment of the Porter’s Lodge and Senior Common Room and Dining Room.
February 2014
Waterman Project Management are appointed by St Peter’s College, University of Oxford as Project Directors for their Perrodo Project which comprises the refurbishment of teaching spaces, reconfiguration of three quads and the front entrance, refurbishment of the Porters’ Lodge, the installation of two new doors to the Chapel and improved acoustics. The project has many challenges given it is being undertaken in a live environment. The Phase 1 architect is Allies and Morrison.
December 2013
Waterman Project Management has once more been appointed to provide Interim Project Management support for St Andrew’s Healthcare’s capital works programme. St Andrew’s is the country’s largest not for profit healthcare charity specialising in mental health.
October 2013
Waterman Project Management are retained by St Peter’s College, University of Oxford
to manage their capital works programme for 2013 -
June 2013
Waterman Project Management are appointed by St Peter’s College, University of Oxford, to undertake their capital works programme for 2013.
April 2013
The Royal botanic Gardens, Kew are successful in obtaining fundng for the Temperate House Precinct Project.
December 2012
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew submit their Stage 2 Application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the £35M Temperate House Precinct Project and Waterman Project Management are retained to provide provide project management support on their capital programme.
October 2012
A Waterman will be attending the RIBA Managing Heritage Trees and Planning Law update on 23 October 2012. The seminar focuses on managing heritage trees and the April 2012 changes affecting tree preservation orders and the impact these new regulations will have on the design and planning process.
July 2012
A Waterman will be attending the ROBIN (Responsible Oxfordshire Business Involvement
Network event on 27 July 2012. ROBIN is a network of like-
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have appointed Waterman Project Management as Construction Managers on the £35M Temperate House Precinct Project during the development of the Stage 2 Heritage Lottery Fund application.
The iconic Grade 1 listed Temperate House is the largest remaining Victorian glasshouse in the world. The Temperate House Precinct Project involves the restoration of the Temperate House and conversation of the neighbouring Grade 2 listed Evolution House into a dedicated engagement centre, restoration of the surrounding precinct area and an extensive community and outreach programme.
June 2012
Andrew Waterman will be attending Oxford Architects 50th Birthday Celebrations.
May 2012
Andrew Waterman forms Mental Healthcare Property Professionals on Linkedin.
Andrew Waterman reflects on when you work in the property and construction industry its often great to network with individuals outside of that circle so it makes you focus on what you do,. I was invited to an Opendoorz event in North Oxford and it was great to have a session with them and made me think about defining project management in the property sector for those outside that arena..
All to often project managers are appointed to late in the process when the train has left the station, appointing one early in the development process ensures you will have the right team to get you to the correct station and destination but also explore other means of getting the that destination.
March 2012
Andrew Waterman will be attending the RIBA Contract Procurement seminar on 8 March 2012 at Green Park, Reading.
February 2012
Andrew Waterman will be attending the RIBA JCT 2011 seminar on 9 February 2012 at Green Park, Reading.
October 2011
It’s all change with the launch of the new JCT 2011 contracts to comply with the Construction Act, however, Clients and Contract Administrators need to be aware of the changes particularly with reference to certification and payment so they are not exposed.
July 2011
Andrew Waterman poses the question ‘In the current economic climate are we making the most of reducing our carbon footprint to become more efficient and improve margins?'
Andrew is fully aware in the property industry travelling to site and clients is inevitable but can we work smarter ‘I have been looking at my own carbon footprint and reviewing how I can operate more efficiently, mobile communications have improved greatly on public transport recently and now means journey can genuinely productive, however, there needs to be a cultural shift in organisations, travel by car is part of the job but more sensible meeting locations and car sharing can help. In March this year I made decision to join the green revolution by buying a sub 100g/km CO2 emissions car for work and I have to say I am a complete convert’.
June 2011
The University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science have appointed Waterman Project Management to provide project management services in relaxation to the internal reorganisation of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the Old Road Campus Research Building including the relocation of a laboratory and a specialist stent cutter.
Stevenson House is completed for the Sick Children’s Trust providing much needed extra accommodation for families whist their children are being treated at the Royal London Hospital, it is great to continue to support this charity.
May 2011
Waterman Project Management appointed to provide Interim Project Management support for St Andrew’s Healthcare’s capital works programme. St Andrew’s is the country’s largest not for profit healthcare charity specialising in mental health.
April 2011
Work commences on site at Stevenson House in London to provide additional bedroom accommodation for the Sick Children’s Trust.
March 2011
Waterman Project Management will be attending the Finders Keepers & Critchleys Property Intelligence 2011 event on 31 March 2011 at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
February 2011
Waterman Project Management will be attending the Pavy Introductory Workshop to on Environmental Management at Milton Park on 15 February 2011.
Waterman Project Management will be attending the Weather Resilience for Your Business seminar at the University of Oxford Said Business School on 10 February 2011.
January 2011
Waterman Project Management are pleased to offer their support to the AMD Milltek Racing through YourRacingCar.com for this year’s British Touring Car Championship, we wish Shaun Hollamby and the team the best of luck campaigning their Golf GTI and look forward to supporting them at a few rounds this year.
December 2010
Waterman Project Management oversee the relocation of a piece of history an Olympus
engine from a pre-
October 2010
The University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science retain Waterman Project Management as Project Managers to oversee the final relocation phases from the Old Power Station to the Southwell Building in Oxford.
June 2010
Waterman Project Management appointed by the Sick Children’s Trust to project and cost manage the refurbished and remodelling works at their Home from Home Stevenson House which provides accommodation for relatives of sick children who are receiving treatment of the Royal London Hospital.
May 2010
Innocent Drinks appoint Waterman Project Management to undertake strategic programming for Fruit Towers III in London.
March 2010
The University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science appoint Waterman Project Management as Project Managers to oversee the relocation of the Turbine Research Facility from QinietiQ in Farnborough to Oxford.
September 2009
Inventures appoint Waterman Project Management to act as interim Project Sponsor for the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust’s Consolidation Project focusing on their Good Hope Site in Sutton Coldfield.
Andrew Waterman is pleased to announce the launch of Waterman Project Management Ltd focusing on delivery innovative project management solutions within the property and construction industry. Andrew has extensive experience of working in large multidisciplinary practices and is now focused on providing independent project management solutions to ensure they appoint the best team to deliver their development projects.
