Parliament needs urgent repair work that could cost between £7bn and £13bn – looking after buildings is a complex and costly responsibility with safety being a top priority. With projected costs so high and upheaval such an unappealing prospect, it’s tempting to defer making decisions. No time ever feels like the right time? A common quandary for many landlords.
As technical project managers we are always asked by clients to minimise disruption whilst necessary projects and renovations are carried out. We liken it to rewiring a plane whilst keeping it in flight – much the same as working in hospitals and keeping operating theatres functioning whilst boiler rooms are upgraded. Complex challenges we particularly enjoy unravelling and solving.
For landlords the alternatives are moving out (temporarily), reappraising buildings completely, or accepting a planned maintenance schedule from early occupancy. Comparing costings are fascinating and often surprising.
