Taking sustainability to new heights
When built, Ropemaker Place was, quite simply, one of London’s most sustainable buildings. Our first fully integrated service was delivered on time, 5% under budget, and has received numerous awards, accolades and acclaim.
Ropemaker Place Project summary
Client
British Land plc
Project value
£155m
Key partners
Arup Associates
Services provided
Construct, Construction management, Consult, Project and programme management
Sectors
Locations
UK and Europe, UK - London and south-east England
Project timeline
- Start date
- 2006
- End date
- 2009
Project story
British Land sought a comprehensive service for their ambitious concept in the City of London and we were appointed to provide project management, cost consultancy and construction management services.
In partnership with leading architect, Arup Associates, our project management and cost consultancy teams supported British Land from land acquisition onwards. Our construction management team then joined the project to deliver it exactly on the date targeted from the outset. Our innovative approach saw extensive quality control inspections and compliance regimes before works even began, which swiftly identified and addressed any potential issues.
Our world class employees, working across all facets of the build, implemented a creative close out strategy that nurtured one of our most successful and treasured client relationships to date. After completion, the Mace project management team acted as the landlord's representative in a tenant liaison role during occupation and fit out.
The 87,000 sq m building was opened during the height of the global recession, yet received sensational acclaim. Prizes included 'Development of the Year', 'Rainwater Harvesting' and 'Soft Landscaping' awards and the esteemed 'Major Project' gong at the British Construction Industry (BCI) Awards in 2010.
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“It is always a pleasure to visit a site that excels. Ropemaker Place is worthy of being amongst the best sites I have visited and an excellent example to those passing the project of how good the industry can be. Well done to everybody.”