Case Study - Fire STOPPING Works

Service: Building Surveying, Contract Administration & Project Management
Sector: Residential (Mixed-Use)
Location: West London

We were appointed to survey, specify and deliver a programme of major works to a residential block with commercial units at ground floor, with a particular focus on ensuring full compliance with Section 20 consultation requirements.

The client required:

• A detailed condition survey and defined scope of works
• Full Section 20 compliance and statutory consultation support
• Competitive tendering and cost control
• End-to-end project management in an occupied, mixed-use building

1. Survey & Scope Development
We undertook a comprehensive inspection of the building to identify required repairs and maintenance works across both residential and commercial elements.

Based on our findings, we prepared a detailed specification and schedules of works, ensuring clarity for both statutory consultation and contractor pricing.

2. Section 20 Compliance & Consultation
A key element of our role was supporting the client through the Section 20 process. We:

• Drafted and issued Notices of Intention
• Prepared tender documentation aligned with consultation requirements
• Assisted with Notice of Estimates and contractor selection
• Ensured full compliance with statutory obligations throughout

Our structured approach reduced risk for the client and ensured the process was transparent and defensible.

3. Tendering & Procurement
We managed a competitive tender process, issuing the works to appropriate contractors and analysing returns to provide clear recommendations on cost and value.

4. Contract Administration & Project Management
Following appointment, we delivered full contract administration services, including:

• Instructing and overseeing the works on site
• Monitoring quality and progress
• Managing coordination within a fully occupied building
• Addressing both residential and commercial stakeholder requirements

5. Stakeholder Liaison
We maintained clear communication with:

• Leaseholders and residents
• Commercial occupiers
• Managing agents

Ensuring all parties were informed of programme, access requirements, and progress.

6. Cost Control & Certification
We retained full commercial oversight, including:

• Monitoring expenditure against tendered sums
• Managing variations and change control
• Certifying interim payments and final account

• Full Section 20 consultation management
• Mixed-use building (residential with commercial units)
• Detailed specification and tender process
• End-to-end project delivery and contract administration
• Stakeholder coordination in an occupied environment
• Robust cost control and certification

• ✔ Full compliance with Section 20 statutory requirements
• ✔ Transparent and well-managed consultation process
• ✔ Works competitively tendered and delivered efficiently
• ✔ Minimal disruption to residents and commercial tenants
• ✔ Strong cost control and financial governance
• ✔ Successful completion and certification of works