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AUTOMOTIVE CASE STUDY

BMW AND MINI SHEFFIELD

Project

BMW and MINI Sheffield

Client

Sytner Group

Value

£18 million (contract build cost)

Timescales

21 months

Procurement Route

Competitive Tender D&B

Form of Contract

JCT DB 2011

Role

Employer’s Agent & Cost Manager

Responsibilities

  • Lead the professional team
  • Pre- and post-contract cost management
  • Contract Administrator
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Edge were appointed by Sytner Group to fulfil the role of the Employer’s Agent and Cost Manager on their flagship BMW and MINI dealership development in Sheffield.

The project comprised the extensive conversion and redevelopment of an existing industrial building to create a 215,000 sq.ft. dealership for the BMW and MINI brands. A multi storey car deck was also constructed for additional vehicle storage.

Our Service

Our duties included pre-tender cost planning, feasibility options, compilation of the project budget, assistance with the procurement/selection of the project team and specialist consultants, programme advice, compilation of the Employer’s Requirements documentation, coordination of the design team, management of the tender process including tender list, tender analysis and recommendation for contractor selection and contract sum. During the post contract phase Edge fulfilled the role of Contract Administrator and Cost Manager. This included chairing regular project progress meetings, monitoring progress and cost reporting, undertaking monthly valuations, management of variations, liaison with project stakeholders, coordination of project snagging and project handover process and agreement of final account.

Added Value

The project included a significant number of Client variations which had to be managed effectively with close cost control. EDGE provided Sytner with the support necessary to procure their dealer direct specialists trades and manage these trades for changes instructed throughout the course of the construction programme.

Benefits to Client

  • EDGE is an integral member of Sytner's project delivery team. A strong professional relationship with Sytner has enabled us to develop a thorough understanding of Sytner's key requirements and objectives
  • We adopt a proactive rather than reactive approach and endeavour to 'go the extra mile' to reach these objectives.
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Paul Hallam, Director

Tel: 07961 000705
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Tom Betts, Associate Director

Tel: 07791 419738
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