The Project
Number One Kirkstall Forge is a purpose built, seven storey, 110,000 sq ft commercial building and is the first building constructed on the 57 acre site of the former forge at Kirkstall, Leeds. The base build contract was let on a JCT design and build contract with a project value circa £23m and a 76 week construction programme, completing in October 2017.
Our Role
Perito were appointed as Quality Monitor, our scope included: review of design information (with technical comment of construction issue drawings), onsite inspection and monitoring of construction and review of samples as well as benchmarking of finishes. We further conducted reviews of contractor quality control, undertook the client’s snagging in co-operation with retained designers and tenant’s representatives. We also undertook the end of defects inspections.
Key Outcomes
- Attaining client quality requirements resulting in the building winning numerous awards including BCO Commercial Workplace Regional Award for the north of England 2018 and the RICS Yorkshire & Humber Commercial Award 2018.
- Achieving Sectional Completion dates allowing Tenant fit out to commence and project completion on programme.
- Building our relationship with our client with further appointments being confirmed for Perito with CEG.
