Case Study - Fire STOPPING Works

Service: Building Surveying, Contract Administration & Project Management
Sector: Commercial Office
Location: West London

We were appointed to assess and manage fire safety improvement works within a fully occupied commercial building in West London.

The client required:

• A comprehensive assessment of fire compartmentation, fire doors, and fire stopping
• Clearly defined and prioritised remedial works
• A cost-effective delivery strategy aligned with budget constraints
• Full management of works within a live, tenanted environment

1. Specialist Surveys & Compliance Assessment
We coordinated and managed specialist inspections to assess:

• Fire compartmentation integrity
• Condition and compliance of fire doors
• Existing fire stopping measures and deficiencies

Survey outputs were reviewed and consolidated into a clear scope of remedial works.

2. Scoping, Prioritisation & Phasing Strategy
Given budget limitations, we worked closely with the client to:

• Prioritise works based on risk and compliance requirements
• Develop a phased delivery programme, allowing critical works to proceed first
• Align expenditure with available funding over a number of months

This ensured that life safety risks were addressed promptly while maintaining financial control.

3. Tendering & Procurement

We prepared detailed schedules of works and tender documentation, issuing to specialist contractors to obtain competitive and accurate pricing.

Following tender analysis, we provided recommendations and proceeded with contractor appointment.

4. Contract Administration & Delivery
We managed the works through to completion, including:

• Issuing instructions and overseeing site activities
• Monitoring quality and compliance with fire safety standards
• Managing phased implementation in line with agreed priorities

5. Tenant Liaison & Communication
As works were undertaken in a fully occupied building, we:

• Liaised directly with tenants to coordinate access and working hours
• Provided regular updates to minimise disruption and maintain transparency
• Ensured that works were sequenced to reduce impact on business operations

6. Cost Control & Certification
We maintained commercial oversight throughout, including:

• Monitoring costs against budget allocations
• Managing variations and phased expenditure
• Certifying works in accordance with contract requirements

• Specialist fire safety surveys and compliance assessment
• Risk-based prioritisation of remedial works
• Phased delivery aligned with budget constraints
• Live commercial environment with full tenant occupation
• Detailed schedules of works and competitive tendering
• End-to-end project and cost management

• ✔ Critical fire safety issues identified and addressed
• ✔ Works delivered in line with phased budget availability
• ✔ Compliance improved across fire compartmentation and fire stopping elements
• ✔ Minimal disruption to tenants through careful planning and communication
• ✔ Works successfully completed and certified