Acted for one of the UK’s leading wholesalers and importers of frozen food
Advised on commercial aspects of transaction
Agreed design and build specification
Project managed delivery within tight timescales
Design & Build Specification Case Study - H Smith Food Group plc
35,000
sq ft
cold store facility
Challenge
Vail Williams was appointed to advise on H Smith Food Group’s new purpose built 35,000 sq ft cold store facility in Rainham, Essex.
We acted on behalf of the client, advising on the commercial aspects of the property transaction, agreeing the design and build of the facility, and securing its successful completion within tight timescales.
How we helped
- Agreed specification and drawings for the building with developer and design team.
- Liaised on the detail of the development agreement with all parties involved in the property transaction.
- Undertook project monitoring of the works on behalf of the client and their funder to ensure completion on time and on budget.
- Monitored work quality on site.
- Validated payment requests made by the developer and contractor on behalf of client.
- Took responsibility for dealing with variations to the original design.
Results
Enabled completion quickly and efficiently, to get the facility fully operational in line with client’s timescales and budget, including the successful commissioning of the cold store down to minus 17°C.
Get in touch
If you think you may need similar support to that described here, or you would simply want to have an informal chat with a member of our team to discuss your property needs, get in touch.
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