Pre-construction programme and build ability advice on 600,000ft² mixed use development of retail, residential and commercial space on Oxford Street. This involves major demolition of retail, residential and office space prior to creating two basements and a new building. Key to the project is the timing and duration of the retail closure to maximize the client’s income stream. Our client is appointed to bring practical construction advice on this large, complex demolition and re-construction project in the middle of Oxford Street, London. This advice covers all aspects of build ability, optioneering, access & logistics and construction impact to support the Town Planning application. A key aspect of this is the financial impact of the loss of retail revenue on Oxford Street where fast track techniques, normally uneconomical on most jobs, are investigated with great interest. Key Features: Demolition of high rise buildings on Oxford Street whilst maintaining retail operations, Construction of double basement with potential top-down methods adjacent to the Central Line, Construction of a new retail focus on Oxford Street with Mayfair Residential units behind and lettable office space on the front. |