--- title: Case Studies Individual | Node Building Consultancy description: pre construction phase employer's agent services inclusive of construction phase contract administration services for office fit out purposes Manchester image: https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/hubfs/Logo/Node_logo_rgb%201.svg --- [![Node Branded Logo Square](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/hubfs/Node_logo_rgb%201.webp)](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/?hsLang=en-gb) - [Services](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services) - [Overview](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services) - [Design specification & contract administration](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/design-specification-contract-admin) - [Dilapidations](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/dilapidations) - [Building condition surveys](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/building-condition-surveys) - [Construction monitoring](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/construction-monitoring) - [Schedules of condition](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/schedules-of-condition) - [Party wall](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/party-wall) - [Other services](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/other-services) - [About](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/about) - [Articles](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/articles) - [Case Studies](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/case-studies) - [Get in touch](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/contact) - [Services](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services) - [Overview](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services) - [Design specification & contract administration](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/design-specification-contract-admin) - [Dilapidations](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/dilapidations) - [Building condition surveys](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/building-condition-surveys) - [Construction monitoring](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/construction-monitoring) - [Schedules of condition](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/schedules-of-condition) - [Party wall](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/party-wall) - [Other services](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/services/other-services) - [About](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/about) - [Articles](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/articles) - [Case Studies](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/case-studies) - [Get in touch](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/contact) ![Browne_Jacobson_Logo](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Browne_Jacobson_Logo.webp?width=190&height=60&name=Browne_Jacobson_Logo.webp) ###### Design & Build Procurement Route Project # Office Fit Out Employer's Agent Services Works implementation via the design and building project procurement route inclusive of Employer's Requirements and tender document preparation, incorporating contract administration services [Get in touch](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en-gb) ![RICS-White](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/hubfs/Accreditations/RICS-White.svg) An RICS Regulated Chartered Building Surveying and Project Management Consultancy ##### Industry Legal Advisory / Tenant ##### Services Provided Employer's Agent & Contract Administration ##### Location 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham ##### Property Type City Centre Office Standards to Exceed Expectation ## The Challenge Seeking to ensure the wider business growth strategy was supported by sufficient provision of high quality premises, apppropriate to meet both client and staff expectations of a leading national consultancy law practice, client sought to deliver an office fit out solution to exceed expectations.  ### Navigating the Unknown in a Post Pandemic World During the immediate post COVID-19 pandemic era, the rise of increased flexible working arrangements and the subsequent unknowns surrounding the future of office posed a series of uncomfortable, largely unanswerable, questions in the sphere of office fit out. With many occupiers opting at the time to wait for the dust to settle on what might become of the office as we previously knew it, an opportunity presented itself to our client to act and realise their fit out aspirations. A bold vision was portrayed and the challenge laid. ##### From Blank Canvas to a Solution Fit for All The unencumbered, open plan, office space affording panoramic views across central Birmingham presented a wealth of configuration and space use allocation options. Wishing to ensure that the then 'new world' requirements for office use might be accommodated, should such arise, client's brief directed that  a strong emphasis was to be had on both client facing and collaboration spaces. Seeking to maximise staff satisfaction and retention, client sought to procure a fit out scheme of the highest quality and employing leading interior design practices. In the face of an unknown future for the working environment, an office to entice staff, new recruits and clients alike to utilise the space was envisaged. ![Browne Jacobson Meeting Room](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Case%20Study%20Thumbnails/WEBP%20Heros/103%20colmore%20row%20hi-res%20-%20meeting%20room.webp?width=1000&height=600&name=103%20colmore%20row%20hi-res%20-%20meeting%20room.webp) Procurement of the Works ## The Solution In order to ensure the scheme could be progressed in a timely manner, whilst making the most of interior design expertise including existing third party bespoke joinery solutions, a design and build procurement route was employed.  ### Working in Collaboration with the Fit Out Specialist Contractor Providing Employer's Agent services, incorporating  Contract Administration input through the construction phase, Node Building Consultancy prepared the Employer's Requirements and wider tender documents before engaging with contractors. Following contractor communications a preferred provider was soon identified and detailed design commenced. Through development of the design, in which all stakeholders were actively involved, a negotiated and later value engineered scheme and fixed price tender offer was arrived at and agreed. Node Building Consultancy acted to formalise a standard form construction contract, also putting in place a schedule of contract amendments, collateral warranties and a pre works commencement schedule of condition. Through the construction phase services were provided under the umbrella of Contract Administration to monitor contract documentation adherence, quality and progress monitoring. Interim valuation applications were assessed and certified, variation orders issued and Practical Completion finally certified.  ![Browne Jacobson Office Fit Out Kitchen](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Case%20Study%20Thumbnails/WEBP%20Heros/BJ%20-%20100%20office%20fit%20out.webp?width=1000&height=600&name=BJ%20-%20100%20office%20fit%20out.webp) Confidence and Security Assured ## The Result Completion of the construction phase yielded the delivery of a fit out scheme that surpassed all expectations, setting a new bar for office fit out standards both with the wider building and across the client's estate.  ### Creating a Destination Office Solution Through collaboration with the fit out contractor, in close communication with client, a design solution was arrived at in good time. Working with both client and the contractor through the construction phase, sometimes adjusting solutions in realtime, the services provided by Node Building Consultancy both as Employer's Agent and Contract Administrator ensured client's interests with both professionally represented and protected. All requisite statutory approvals were obtained, building and operation manuals collated, with client taking occupation within the revised programme parameters. Procuring these office fit out works in the immediate post pandemic period presented a number of supply chain and labour challenges, previously unforeseen. Adopting a collaborative, close working relationship between all parties served to ensure the successful delivery of the scheme in a reasonable timeframe. The construction project procurement experience and expertise that Node Building Consultancy brought to the management of project works implementation acted to give client great assurance, ultimately yielding the delivery of an exceptional office fit out.  ![Browne Jacobson Office Fit Out](https://www.nodebuildingconsultancy.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Case%20Study%20Thumbnails/WEBP%20Heros/BJ%20-%20103%20colmore%20row%20hi-res.webp?width=1000&height=600&name=BJ%20-%20103%20colmore%20row%20hi-res.webp) > The approach to collaborative working and acute attention to both documentation and technical detail gave Browne Jacobson great confidence throughout the project. Node Building Consultancy acted as our expert eyes and ears from inception to completion of our wonderful space. The Statistical Analysis ## Case Study in Numbers A brief summary of those most pertinent figures applicable to the cutting edge, prestigious building, office fit out project. ## 12,146 ##### Sq ft of high end office fit out within Birmingham's most prestigious building. ## 130 Days ##### On site commencement through works Practical Completion certification period. ## 1,281 ##### Pieces of loose furniture procured, excluding light fittings and bespoke joinery. ## 39 Wks ##### Project inception through successful delivery and completion of the scheme on site. ## Related Articles & Case Studies A selection of similar resources and contents in the arena of construction project thought leadership, procurement and management for landlords, tenants, owner-occupiers, investors and developers. 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