Jamaica Homes

Road surrounded by palm trees in Jamaica

Types of Homes in Jamaica – What to Choose

Jamaican history is inextricably intertwined with its architecture. The cultural influences of the colonization and subsequent modernization periods in the Caribbean are apparent in Jamaica’s residential architecture. Of course, the capital city of Kingston is perhaps the best example of these tendencies. So, if you plan to rent or purchase a property here, you will be able to find various...

Tomorrows Homes: Modern Methods of Construction

Tomorrows Homes: Modern Methods of Construction

Let’s not beat around the bush. Let’s get straight to the point. There has been an awful lot of interest in prefabrication house building in recent  years, but not much has come out of it.“Prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a structure in a factory or other manufacturing site, and transporting complete assemblies or sub-assemblies to the construction site where the...

Lord Prescott’s £60k homes

Lord Prescott’s £60k homes, Thames Water Multi-utility, UK

Dean was lead Project Co-ordinator and collaborated with various engineers, contractors and other professionals during the development of CAD design and construction processes for 12 large-scale, multi-utility installation projects (for Gas, Water, Electric, BT & CAT). Dean produced drawings that incorporated asset maps. He also monitored and adhered to project budgets and...

Foxbridge House Trusted to care in Orpington

Residential Care Homes

Value: 250M Dean delivered a large-scale growth programme inclusive of £250m in new home openings and acquisitions. Dean developed a detailed programme of activities required at all stages of the new care homes openings from construction, commissioning and pre-handover, through to operational start and on to steady state 18 months post opening. Dean also agreed a KPI framework for measuring the...

MMC

9 Suggestions for Overcoming Barriers to Good Design When Using Modern Methods of Construction (Mmc)

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...

20 Farringdon Street London, United Kingdom

20 Farringdon Street – Commercial London Development

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...

Commercial

Commercial Office Fit out, Grain Market Properties, London, 2008 (circa £5m) Dean managed a commercial office fit-out circa (£1m), Assumed cost planning responsibilities and established asset management plans. Dean administered contracts and prepared building surveys and specifications tender reports. Commercial Office Fit out, Grain Market Properties, London  Value: (circa £5m) Dean managed a...

Residential

Construction is the process of constructing a building or infrastructure. Construction differs from manufacturing in that manufacturing typically involves mass production of similar items without a designated purchaser, while construction typically takes place on location for a known client. Construction as an industry comprises six to nine percent of the gross domestic product of developed countries....

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