OUR ACCOMMODATION & RETIREMENT LIVING EXPERIENCE
1.
OVERVIEW
OF GOODRICH
FOR OVER 30 YEARS, GOODRICH CONSULTING HAS BEEN DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY TO CLIENTS ACROSS THE UK
Founded in 1992, the company has grown from strength to strength, seeing the team expand at its Northampton headquarters, and the acquisition of a Birmingham and Bristol office The ownermanaged firm is led by seven Partners, supported by an experienced team of project managers, project surveyors, building surveyors, and technical administrators.
Our team is what sets us apart, alongside our commitment to delivering an outstanding service on every project we work on. With expertise from client and contractor backgrounds, our workforce ranges in experience levels, enabling us to fit the right team for your job.
We aim to provide our clients with dedicated experts to support the smooth and successful delivery of your vision, from conception to completion and beyond, through the following core service lines:
• Project Management
• Employer’s Agent
• Quantity Surveying
• Building Consultancy
• Principal Designer
Reliability and flexibility are key to any successful project, which is why we adopt a forwardthinking, proactive approach to our work, supported by our industry knowledge, ongoing research and benchmarking of current market trends.
In addition to our core services noted above, we also offer the following supplemental services:
• Dilapidations
• Building Survey
• Licence to Alter
• Party Wall
• Clerk of Works, or Quality Monitoring
• Fund Monitoring
• Facilities and Property Management
We are proud to have developed strong repeat partnerships with our clients, some of which span over the 30 years we have been in business. Our enviable position as experts in industrial, commercial, and education sectors has enabled us to enter new areas such as retail, retirement living, infrastructure, hotel, life science, and occupier fitout. Our people and portfolio of work allow us to provide invaluable insight across a variety of industry sectors.
2.
OUR CORE OFFERING Project Management
We have an incredibly strong team of experienced project managers, who are responsible for the successful delivery of your construction project. Working closely with our clients, the team are well equipped to organise, control, and monitor ongoing construction operations. In addition to our project management team, we have a strong and capable technical administration department, which ensures all crucial paperwork is completed. We pride ourselves on the hands-on leadership and guidance we offer, from pre-commencement to completion.
Quantity Surveying
The quantity surveying team’s strengths lie in their diverse backgrounds within client organisations, professional practice and contracting. This breadth of exposure enables us to offer broad skillsets and experience on all projects across our sectors.
Our technical administration department provides additional support to the surveying team, ensuring the work produced is issued promptly and of the highest quality
With our team’s collective industry expertise, combined with a wealth of benchmarking data we acquire from our live projects, we can provide our clients with recommendations that accurately align with the changing business landscape.
In addition, we have access to RICS Membership, BCIS data, CostX measurement software and JCT online, whilst actively supporting quantity surveying apprenticeships with Nottingham Trent University, allowing us to continue onboarding new talent for the future of construction.
WE UNDERSTAND OUR CLIENT’S REQUIREMENTS, WORKING SEAMLESSLY TO PROVIDE PROACTIVE ADVICE ON A RANGE OF TECHNICAL ISSUES
Employer’s Agent
As employer’s agent, we ensure the project is structured correctly and that the investment value of the scheme is protected. As well as representing our client, we will administer the contract and complete all appointments, warranties, and other key legal documents, alongside organising, chairing, and recording meetings / key events.
We are there to support, advise and organise our clients. Depending on the requirement the role will be fulfilled by one of our senior project managers or project surveyors, with backup support from the wider technical team.
Principal Designer
As a business, we have invested heavily in training key members of the project management team as principal designers. As members of the APS, Association for Project Safety, we are competent in influencing how risks to health and safety are managed throughout the project.
When appointed as project managers on a scheme, we can extend our appointment to include principal designers where required.
Building Consultancy
The breadth of experience within our professional team means that we have worked across all property sectors, which allows us to provide our clients with detailed and reliable advice across the full property life cycle.
We understand our client’s requirements, working seamlessly to provide proactive advice on a range of technical issues, including acquisition surveys and fund monitoring reporting, technical due diligence, landlord and tenant dilapidations claims, planned preventative maintenance, party wall matters, together with building refurbishment and fit out project management and contract administration services for projects of all shapes and sizes.
It is our professional team’s experience, knowledge, understanding and logical, lateral thinking that affords us the ability to provide the accurate, timely and focused advice our clients expect.
WITH THE BUSINESS LANDSCAPE CONSTANTLY CHANGING, WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING OUR CLIENTS WITH ACCURATE COST PROJECTIONS
Data Analysis
Goodrich’s benchmarking data is solely based on contract data, thereby ensuring that only realworld information is used when compiling the benchmark ranges. The use of ‘real life’ contract data, rather than estimates or contractors’ cost plans, better reflects the fluctuations in materials, labour and rates. The data is continuously updated; this is undertaken on each contract sum analysis and only once the contract is awarded.
We understand that accurate cost information is paramount to allow our clients to have the confidence to make informed decisions throughout key project stages We have collated over 6 years of detailed I&L cost data, encompassing 13.33 million sq ft and just over £1 billion in combined value.
We have provided cost advice on a wide variety of building types ranging from £100k to £100m, and everything in between.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES 3.
Dilapidations
We work for both Landlords and Tenants, preparing schedules of dilapidations for Landlords and responding to schedules on behalf of Tenants. Our experienced team reviews all the legal documentation in preparing/responding to schedules, inspecting the demise for breaches under the terms of the lease and conducting negotiations to conclude the claim in accordance with the lease terms.
We also provide consultancy advice on dilapidation strategies including assessment of liability and obligations in preparation of lease events.
Building Survey
Our team of building consultants can carry out a detailed inspection and report on the structure and fabric of the property together with comments on the condition of the services, predominantly for the owner/occupiers. The report will also recommend additional specialist inspections and reports as required, i.e. services, environmental, deleterious materials, DDA, etc.
Licence to Alter
We will conduct a technical review of a tenant/occupier’s proposed works to assess the suitability of information received and compliance with Lease Terms or Covenants. Comment upon the impact on the structure and fabric of the property, and on the statutory and legal compliance of the proposed works. The report will also provide advice on reinstatement requirements to be considered for inclusion with any formal Licence to Alter.
Party Wall
We will manage negotiations on behalf of the building owner or adjoining owner of the terms and conditions applicable where works are affecting a party wall, having due regard to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Quality Monitoring
We recognise the importance of quality when it comes to building. That’s why we have a mix of experts, many with building surveying and on-site backgrounds, who are placed to provide a constructive view on the quality and appropriateness of your built asset as the works progress.
Fund Monitoring
We have provided fund monitoring services to Barwood Capital, NatWest, Octopus and Handelsbanken for a variety of building projects. We are practical and realistic, providing guidance and advice as the project progresses from the agreement of funding through to completion.
Facilities and Property Management
We can care for your asset as part of our facilities and property management services, in a way that suits your business.
Covering all services from a soft-landing handover to operators and occupiers, management and provision of all hard and soft facilities services to the asset and occupiers, management of all operational health and safety compliance, budget and financial management, and reactive services management.
Our consultative services available include property operating budgets, services charge advice, operating lifecycle plans and operational best practice advice.
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5. Environmental Social Governance
At Goodrich, we understand the importance of being strategic in our approach to social responsibility We’re committed to raising awareness of both our individual and collective impact on the planet.
In partnership with Planet Mark, we gather and analyse key data across our business to gain valuable insight into our carbon footprint. This helps us identify the areas where change is most needed and where we can make the biggest difference With this knowledge, we can make informed decisions that drive meaningful improvements, not just within our business, but in the wider community too.
Reducing our environmental footprint is a responsibility we take seriously We are focused on taking proactive, forward-thinking steps that support positive change for the planet and society, helping to build a more sustainable future for all.
As our business continues to grow, we recognise that balancing progress with sustainability presents its challenges. However, we remain committed to exploring new initiatives that help us meet our carbon reduction goals.
Each year, we report on our performance across the following key categories:
Scope 1
The emissions from sources that a company creates directly.
Scope 2
The emissions a company creates indirectly, associated with the energy it purchases
Scope 3
The emissions that are not produced by the company itself, but by those within the company’s value chain.
Our teams also play a vital role in driving our CSR efforts. Every year, each team is encouraged to support their local communities, schools, and charities by organising at least two CSR events to encourage a culture inspired by involvement and impact.
6. Sector
overview
Accommodation & Retirement Living
Developments such as retirement homes and hotels should not be underestimated, they can be very complex and fraught with risk.
Guest satisfaction is also a top priority which is why our team work collaboratively and pragmatically with the Architect, Design Team and FFE suppliers to ensure that we maximise your plot and create amazing spaces for your guests to enjoy.
We have delivered over 3,000 care/ retirement units, offering our clients a safe pair of hands in the due diligence, feasibility, planning, and delivery of these challenging and complex developments.
We are proud to have worked for Octopus, Frontier, Taylor & Taylor’s, BUPA, Avery Healthcare, Magnum Care, Stepnells, The NHS, St Andrew’s, Premier Inn, Travelodge and Care Concern.
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Esmere Gardens, Moreton-in-Marsh
Taylor and Taylor Limited
A new build 60-bedroom residential care home, which is constructed over two floors and totalling 33,500 sq ft
Fosseway Farm, Stowe Road, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0DS
£8.05 million
75 weeks
• The care home has been built to strict Cotswold Planning Design Guidelines and features attractive, contemporary design together with the use of traditional Cotswold materials
• 100% en-suite provision set over two floors within a 1.4 acre site with stunning views of the Cotswolds
• Extensive range of facilities including a café, dining rooms, a hairdresser, cinema lounge, resident lounges and informal seating areas
• 21 car parking spaces with EV charging points available, directly accessed from Fosse Way
• Extensive landscaping with private gardens that fit into the local surroundings
• Adjacent sports and social facilities available for residents to join
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Residential Care Home and Extra Care Apartments, Shipston-on-Stour
Taylor & Taylor Shires
Design and construction of a new 70-bedroom care home and 11 Extra Care apartments
Tilemans Lane, Shipston-on-Stour
£6.4 million
70 weeks
• The care home consists of a first-floor dementia unit and two separate extra care apartment blocks
• We carried out an extensive cost exercise to come up with cost-effective solutions to bring the inherited unaffordable proposal down in cost, saving our client 12% and allowing the development to go live
• The main features of the care home include a cinema room, a fine dining area, a spacious bar, and an activity room for knitting, arts and crafts etc. Residents at the care home also have an external raised terrace area for extra space
• The project has been completed to the highest standard without compromise
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Hazelwell Care Home, Heswall
Octopus Healthcare
Conversion of the Cleaver Hospital into a modern well equipped 55 bed care home
Oldfield Road, Heswall, Wirral CH60 6SG
Project value subject to NDA
15 months
An interesting and challenging project to be a part of. The existing hospital building had been standing empty since 1983 and found itself in a poor state of repair.
We represented Octopus as the fund monitor and quality advisor, ensuring the developer met the exacting standards set by Octopus and the healthcare operator identified to run the facility.
We worked closely with the developer’s team, on behalf of our client, providing guidance on the requirements, alongside checking sufficient thought and attention was applied to the proposed upgrades and extension of the existing building fabric.
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Silvermere Care Home, Cobham
Avery Healthcare Limited
Design and construction of a new 72 bedroom care home
Redhill Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1EF
£4.3 million
64 weeks
• The site is in a prominent location next to Silvermere Golf Club, giving stunning views across the lake
• The interior design and furnishings were uplifted and incorporated a cafe/bar area and therapy suites. The external facades incorporate external balconies to allow the views to be fully appreciated
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New Care Home, Hinckley
Magnum Care Ltd
Construction of a new 73 bed care home
John Street, Hinckley
£3.1 million
58 weeks
The care home spans four storeys and each of the 73 bedrooms has en-suite facilities, with further access to assisted bathrooms on every level.
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Florence
House, Northampton
Capital
Proposed 400 bedroom accommodation blocks for Northampton General Hospital, catering for a variety of hospital staff..
Northampton
£20 million
60 weeks
The scheme is made up of 3 accommodation blocks with 5 cores. Within each core there are clusters of 8 rooms with a kitchen and communal sitting area. The ground floor of the largest block contains communal / social space and laundry facilities.
The building services will benefit from centralised plant, ensuring an n+1 approach
Barwood
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Travelodge, Letchworth Gateway
Aberdeen Asset Management
Construction of a new Aldi supermarket, Travelodge hotel, McDonald’s and coffee drive-thru.
Ave One, Letchworth Garden City
£8.6 million
66 weeks
The project incorporated a single-storey Aldi supermarket and a three-storey hotel operated by Travelodge, providing 73 bedrooms comprising 36 family rooms, 33 double rooms and four accessible rooms. The ground floor level of the hotel also houses a breakfast space for guests in a small bar area.
The scheme involved a single-storey restaurant/drive-thru unit operated by McDonald’s Restaurants and a coffee shop with a drive-thru facility.
