OUR EDUCATION & INSTITUTIONS EXPERIENCE
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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 a partnership team, supported by experienced project managers, project surveyors, building surveyors, and technical administrators.
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.
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.
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Dilapidations
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Building Survey
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Licence to Alter
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Party Wall
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:
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Clerk of Works, or Quality Monitoring
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Fund Monitoring
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Facilities and Property Management
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Project Management
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Employer’s Agent
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Quantity Surveying
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Building Consultancy
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Principal Designer
In addition to our core services noted above, we also offer the following supplemental services:
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.
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OUR CORE OFFERING
Project Management
Quantity Surveying
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.
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
Building Consultancy
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.
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 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.
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.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Dilapidations
Licence to Alter
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 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.
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.
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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OUR CLIENTS
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Environmental Social Governance
AS A COMPANY, WE ARE WORKING HARD TO REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT, BECAUSE WE KNOW IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO 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 associated with the energy it purchases.
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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.
Total carbon footprint
Data Quality Score
Social Value Contribution
95.0 tCO2e
91.2%
£99,567
*tCO2e – tonnes (t) of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent (e)
6. Sector overview
Education & Institutions Our involvement with the sector spans over 25 years, working with several private schools across the country. Projects of this nature offer us a breath of fresh air with the varied challenges they bring. The sector allows us to work on a wide variety of interesting and exciting projects, ranging from teaching blocks to innovation centres, sixth-form refurbishments to Astro pitch replacements and even competition swimming pools. Whilst no two jobs are ever the same, we fully understand the needs of our clients, in particular, cost certainty, accurate time management and VAT reporting; safeguarding and protecting our client’s reputation and external image.
CASE STUDY Project Name:
Bedford Girls’ School, Sixth Form Common Room and Café Refurbishment Project
Client Name:
The Harpur Trust
Project Details:
The spaces were converted back in 2005 and were in need of a refresh as the common room had slowly developed into an uninspiring corridor. The area itself felt dark with a miss match of furniture and fittings, and little connection to the inner garden courtyard. The café was underutilised due to a lack of cooking facilities, with students preferring to use local shops for lunch. We developed the brief with the school with these key design drivers in mind
Project Address:
Cardington Road, Bedford
Project Value:
We had a strict project limit of £550,000 including fees, planning costs, equipment, furniture, building works and VAT
Contract Duration:
We had the 6 weeks during the summer break to deliver the scheme
Key Facts:
The post-pandemic economy was a serious consideration on this scheme, and the team had concerns about furniture and equipment availability, along with contractor interest and availability. Therefore, we brought in specialist furniture and catering advisors and recommended early contractor involvement from October 2021. We also advised on placing orders for the furniture, café servery, equipment and bifold doors at the earliest opportunity. The sector demanded negotiation, and the school managed to gain agreement from the charity board. Securing this flexibility was a key decision in the successful delivery of this scheme.
“I like working with professionals like Goodrich Consulting. The project was very well managed.” Jean-Marc Hodgkin Bursar
A short delivery programme is always a key consideration on school projects, so we arranged for the asbestos, structural and services inspections during the half-term break.
One of the most important aspects was that the project cost was immovable on this scheme and therefore our estimating, contractor negotiation and postcontract cost control had to be accurate. Due to our team’s efforts, the project came in just under budget and, most importantly, met the client’s brief fully.
CASE STUDY Project Name:
National Aviation School, Shuttleworth College
Client Name:
The Bedford College Group
Project Details:
Delivered new workshop spaces for the Bedford College Aviation Centre at the Shuttleworth Campus within an existing, occupied college building.
Project Address:
Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Project Value:
£560,000
Contract Duration:
16 weeks from appointment to occupation of the Aviation Centre
Key Facts:
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Phase 1 involved creating new facilities elsewhere on campus, including storage for land management equipment and a workshop, to relocate existing users and release the space for refurbishment.
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On completion of the enabling works, Phase 2 focused on refurbishing the existing building to accommodate specialist aviation workshop equipment.
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Careful planning of the equipment layout was essential to ensure safe operation and achieve certification requirements.
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Upgrades included new lighting, power supplies, compressed air and extraction systems, alongside improvements to the overall look and functionality of the workshop environment.
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External improvement options were also considered and risk assessed before selecting the preferred approach.
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A two-stage tender process was undertaken for the building works, with a recommendation to appoint Kingstone Construction as the main contractor.
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Goodrich coordinated several direct suppliers on behalf of the client, including fire and security specialists, fume cupboard installers and suppliers of specialist equipment such as metal folders, pillar drills and work benches.
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The programme was extremely tight, requiring close collaboration with the client, landlord, design team, contractor, aviation consultant and specialist suppliers to ensure successful delivery.
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Through proactive project management, cost control and coordination, the scheme was delivered successfully in line with the challenging programme.
CASE STUDY Project Name:
Northampton School for Boys, Leisure Centre
Client Name:
Northampton School for Boys
Project Details:
The project consisted of a new build swimming pool and health and fitness suite
Project Address:
Billing Road, Northampton
Project Value:
£4.2 million
Contract Duration:
57 weeks
Key Facts:
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The project was developed with low running costs in mind. The new pool and water treatment plant is tier 1 in terms of quality, therein reducing the cost of maintaining the facility
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The swimming pool is a 2-metre-deep competition pool with a 9-metrelong movable floor
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The scheme also included a dance studio, fitness suite, entrance foyer and a variety of changing areas
CASE STUDY Project Name:
Marymount International School, New Dining Hall and Kitchen
Client Name:
Marymount International School
Project Details:
The project involved the renovation of the existing kitchen, servery and extension to the Dining Hall and external areas
Project Address:
George Road, Surrey
Project Value:
£1.1 million
Contract Duration:
7 weeks (with preparations)
Key Facts:
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Fast track project completed within 7 months from our appointment as Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor, including planning, investigations and construction
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The works required were extensive and created a much-improved environment for staff and students to enjoy
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External areas were provided with high-quality York Stone surfaces and landscaping features
CASE STUDY Project Name:
Bedford Girls’ School, Science Laboratories
Client Name:
Bedford Girls’ School
Project Details:
The conversion of under-utilised space and the refurbishment of existing science labs, creating STEM inspired learning space and an iCreate flexible learning area within a previously under-utilised locker area
Project Address:
Cardington Road, Bedford
Project Value:
£1.5 million
Contract Duration:
6 weeks on site (with preparations)
Key Facts:
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5 chemistry laboratories, prep room, staff work room, Head of Science office, chemical store
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iCreate workspace with contemporary glass wall
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Large 9 LED screen display
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Early structural and Asbestos inspections and early enabling / preparation with specialist interior design input was crucial to the project’s success
CASE STUDY Project Name:
Refurbishment Project, Pilgrims School
Client Name:
The Harpur Trust
Project Details:
New pre-school building extension and refurbishment of the existing library and communal spaces
Project Address:
Brickhill Drive, Bedford
Project Value:
£2.7 million
Contract Duration:
40 weeks
Key Facts:
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The project was completed in three phases and all the classrooms remained occupied throughout the build period
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The iconic glass lantern was retained and incorporated into the new build area, with the construction works being completed behind acoustic screens
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The design ensured that natural light was available to all new and existing internal spaces, through the use of roof lights and high level windows
CASE STUDY Project Name:
Performing Arts Centre, Stamford Endowed School
Client Name:
Stamford Endowed School
Project Details:
Refurbishment of the Performing Arts Centre and Assembly Hall
Project Address:
Stamford
Project Value:
£2 million
Contract Duration:
45 weeks
Key Facts:
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Conversion of the existing gym into a Performing Arts Centre, which included a small single storey extension, full internal refurbishment and enhancing the current elevations with insulated render and timber fins
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The project also involved the refurbishment of the existing Assembly Hall, including the incorporation of retractable tiered seating
CASE STUDY Project Name:
New Teaching Space and Assembly Hall, Hazelwood School
Client Name:
Hazelwood School
Project Details:
Development of new school facilities and master planning support
Project Address:
63 Hazelwood Lane, London N13 5HE
Project Value:
£5.7 million
Contract Duration:
40 weeks
Key Facts:
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Provided pre-contract Project Management and Quantity Surveying services including development of the Client brief, planning approval and contractor selection
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The planning approval was complex and challenging as the proposal was to build within the green belt. The application was approved within the programme
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