The term Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) embraces a range of technologies involving various forms of prefabrication and off-site assembly. MMC is increasingly regarded as a realistic means of improving quality, reducing time spent on-site, improving on-site safety, and addressing skills shortages in the construction of UK housing. The variety of systems now available potentially allows...
This prestigious development offers brand new, user-focused office space in a vibrant location in central London. Dean Jones was appointed to as the client-side Design Manager for 20 Farringdon Street - London Development. Situated in the heart of Midtown in London, 20 Farringdon Street is a striking new development that marks the second investment in the UK market for international real estate...
Value: Confidential. Dean led a multidisciplinary service to assist the Met police with London-wide Independent Site Options Studies part of a Metropolitan Police Estates and Renewal Programme to house a critically important Counter Terrorism (CT) function for the protection of London in union with The Mayor Offices for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). This included production of design brief that distilled...
Value: 280M Dean led 3 complex schemes focusing on schools and community facilities. Dean managed the interdependencies and interfaces between projects in the CYPS Capital Programme and ensured that all delegated projects within the asset management section were implemented and reviewed using Best Value criteria. Dean provided advice on all matters relating to the AMP (Asset Management Plan), including the...
Value: 1M Dean yielded £250k in savings by creating a 5-year Asset Management Strategy for the largest social housing provider in the UK (comprised of over 6,000 properties); Dean improved key areas involving procurement, contract management, and financial...
Value: 10.6M Dean managed 5 large projects including access & environmental improvements in Belvedere & Crossness Marshes infrastructure, Belvedere and Erith Links including a link road between Church Manorway and Mulberry Way, pedestrian/cycle access improvement, Erith marshes infrastructure – signs, gates, fencing, entrance and iconic features as well as restoration of open spaces including the...
Value: 300M Dean acted as construction advisor to Dartmouth Capital Advisors who bought Stag Brewery on behalf of a Singapore company, CDL. Dean was appointed to create the construction management plan, support the development of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and planning application for Stag, one of the largest high end residential sites in West...
Modern methods of construction require a redesign of the way homes are put together. This means that many of the traditional skills have been replaced by engineered materials, processes, and structures. New production lines, new ways of joining materials, new types of structures that reduce weight and increase strength. New ways of making installed floors, new systems for cladding buildings. We also need...
Modular homes sometimes referred to as factory-built construction“, encompass a category of housing built in sections typically at a factory location. These houses must conform to local and regional building codes for the country the buyer plans to situate the dwelling. Just like site-built housing, construction teams build modular homes to last and increase in value over time. As the...