Client
Needs
The client contacted Harris Associates to advise in connection with a tenant’s licence for alterations. The new tenant had acquired the office building and proposed to convert the commercial premises into a school. The incoming tenant proposed to undertake the conversion and fit-out works within a 6-month construction programme.
What
We Did
Harris Associates worked on behalf of the Landlord to review and approve the Licence works and liaised with the Landlord’s solicitor in connection with the technical content of the legal documentation.
Scope of Works
- Layout modifications and re-configurations
- Structural re-enforcement works
- Roof renewal
- Window replacements
- Full internal refurbishment
We
Provided
Liaison with Tenant’s project team
Review of Tenant’s proposals
Initial site meeting with Project Team
Monitoring site inspections during the construction phase
Manage consultant structural engineer on behalf of the landlord.
Review Licence documentation
Final Inspection and Sign-off
Final
Result
Project Complexities
There was damage caused to the adjoining property as a consequence of the works which had to be agreed upon between parties and rectified by the hotel developer. The rainwater drainage to the temporary roof was inadequately designed and caused water ingress into the adjoining property. This was re-designed with remedial repairs and decorations undertaken to the adjoining property.
Final Outcome
The conversion works are due to be completed in the second half of 2024.