Commercial

St Nicholas House

Nottingham

Client: BizSpace

Project: Strip-out, refurbishment and expansion of an existing building to create a new serviced office space.

Cost: £1.9M

Services: Project Management , Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy , Employer's Agent

Building strip-out, refurbishment and expansion to deliver a new serviced office space for long-term client, BizSpace. The refurbished building is nestled in the heart of Nottingham City Centre, ideally positioned for businesses who require a central office base.

The opportunity

Total Project Integration oversaw the refurbishment and expansion of the BizSpace Nottingham serviced offices, St Nicholas House. The project commenced in March 2023 and had a tight strip out and refurbishment programme. The works involved the full refurbishment of the existing building’s extension.

The challenge

Key challenges faced were the quick timescales, close vicinity of adjoining owners and the demands of working in a live environment within the city centre. Due to the central location, deliveries, logistics and the execution of the external works presented challenges. Total Project Integration ensured that the processes adopted by the Principal Contractor, including appropriate RAMS and detailed programming, took account of the proximity of adjoining owners and members of the general public. Regular liaison with the adjoining owners was implemented to keep all parties informed on any activities that could temporarily disrupt access. Managing scope creep was also a key challenge, due to the nature of the refurbishment and the original schedule of works. Costs benefit comparisons were undertaken when selecting the appropriate heating and cooling approach for the building.

The outcome

The new building now offers a variety of workspaces, from flexible managed office spaces to meeting rooms. Each space is finished to BizSpace’s characteristic modern standard. The building now benefits from 24-hour access, air-conditioning, well positioned breakout areas, fully serviceable kitchens, communal working spaces, a refurbished lift, secure cycle parking and shower facilities to provide tenants with the luxuries that are typical of a contemporary office environment.