Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group - Covent Garden WC1

Background

An existing client introduced Route One to Andrew Lloyd Webber's ‘The Really Useful Group Limited' who required advice in respect of an office relocation and fit out. Following a successful pitch, Route One were appointed as Project Managers in respect of the new fit out across 8,000 sq ft of offices in Covent Garden.

Challenges

The key challenge of this project was managing late variations to the works which could not be allowed to impact on design, budget or programme. At each step Route One were required to co-ordinate between the incumbent designer and contractor to ensure variations to the initial specification did not detract from the initial design concept.

Outcome

RUG's new office environment is very different to that of the former premises, feedback is extremely positive and staff are embracing the change. The project was delivered on time and on budget and through focused management of the project Route One have been able to present the client with a workspace which exceeds expectations. The fact that the instruction came via an introduction from an existing client is particularly pleasing.

Client Testimonial

"Route One understood the key drivers for our relocation to new office premises and the subsequent fit out. A move to radically different space required considerable change management to ensure a smooth transition and Route One's assistance, as Project Managers, was invaluable during this process.

Tim Brock exceeded our expectations of a dedicated Project Manager. Tim was fully engaged throughout the process and was particularly effective at incorporating variations to the works as they developed or were identified so that there was no impact on either programme or budget, both key requirements for us as a company. No query was too small to be answered and he was happy to get involved in matters that would not ordinarily come under the remit of a Project Manager.

Route One were on board with RUG from day one, undertaking a survey of the new premises and providing dilapidations advice on our existing premises. The company appears to thrive on the challenges faced when undertaking complicated and demanding projects with a constant focus on the end result."

Barney Wragg - Managing Director, The Really Useful Group Ltd