Delivering capital projects for arts and culture 1
Our expertise Everyman Theatre Liverpool Philip Vile 2
GVA Acuity provides project management services for capital projects in the arts and culture sector. We have extensive experience of project managing developments for arts, cultural and heritage organisations and we are one of the market leaders in this field. Our project managers are the key to successful projects, bringing them in on time, within budget and to agreed standards whilst minimising risk. We bring total control to the management and progress of a project so that you can be confident that your vision and project aims are being realised. York Theatre Royal De Matos Ryan 3
OUR EXPERIENCE OUR EXPERTISE INCLUDES PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEAD CONSULTANT Performing arts theatres, concert halls, opera and dance houses Visual arts art galleries and Town Halls, libraries Museums and science centres. Project management Lead consultant Strategic advice Assembling project teams Project budget and cost management Procurement strategies Project planning. Project management with an understanding of the sector Strong controls Appropriate reporting procedures Clear communications. Active project management to drive successful results. STRATEGIC ADVICE Project reviews, feasibility and site option studies Assistance with the brief and business case Governance and appropriate project structures Stakeholder management including funders, neighbours and planners. Value management - really understanding clients needs and objectives and ensuring these are successfully delivered ASSEMBLING PROJECT TEAMS Assistance with high quality design by selecting the right team and briefing and managing the outputs We foster the teamwork necessary for the success of the project. PROJECT BUDGET AND COST MANAGEMENT Develop project budgets without exclusions and appropriate contingency based on a review of risks Ensure that strong financial and contractual management is maintained as the project proceeds. Robust Cost Control Risk profiling and active risk management PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES Experience covers diverse procurement solutions for cultural projects Advise on procurement and contractual arrangements appropriate for the project as well as undertaking administration of the contract. PROJECT PLANNING Provide programme and planning support for each stage of a project from inception through to occupation. 4
Why GVA Acuity? IN THE RIGHT PLACE Thanks to our network of 11 regional UK offices, we can draw on local knowledge and expertise to suit your requirements, wherever your project location. STRONG IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE Our project management teams are supported by specialists in all property related areas including planning, funding advise and sales and acquisitions. TEAM PLAYERS Whether you are seeking a feasibility study or complete project management, we deliver a personal, tailored service, and develop strong relationships, supporting your goals and strategies. THE RIGHT TOOLS We believe in clear lines of communication and use our own planning and reporting systems for information processing, budget monitoring and critical path analysis. Our clients are kept up-to-date on progress and projects are delivered on time. A WIN-WIN SITUATION We provide a highly professional project management service that minimises risk and maximises value. Our priority is the delivery of your project to your brief. Antoni Malinowski ceiling, Liverpool Everyman Philip Vile 5
Current projects BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE Bristol Old Vic theatre are redeveloping the front of house areas with a new foyer and a new studio. The works include the refurbishment of the 18th Century Coopers Hall, enable the reveal of the original 1766 theatre façade and provide public access to the Thunder Run - the 18th century surround sound system to create the sound of thunder in performances. GVA Acuity is appointed as project manager and employer s agent with two stage design and build procurement. Haworth Tompkins is both architect lead consultant with Charcoalblue as theatre consultant and acoustician. Construction started in autumn 2016 with completion in summer 2018. 6 Haworth Tompkins
SOHO PLACE Derwent London has secured planning consent for a new theatre and office building at Soho Place over the new Tottenham Court Crossrail station and has agreed the principles of a lease with commercial theatre operator Nimax. GVA Acuity is providing an individual on a secondment basis to act as the developer s internal project manager during the completion of RIBA stage 3 and through 2017 for RIBA stage 4 and the second stage of the two stage design and build procurement. AHMM is lead designer with Haworth Tompkins responsible for design of the auditorium and Charcoalblue as Theatre Consultant and Arup as Acoustician. Construction is planned to start in 2018 with completion planned for 2020. TUNBRIDGE WELLS Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is considering disposing of its existing civic offices and Assembly Hall Theatre venue for future development in order to create a new theatre in the town. A new 1200 seat receiving theatre would be created on the site of a new civic development, close to Calverley Grounds. The development is dependent on funding and planning consent. GVA Acuity was lead consultant and project manager for a multidisciplinary team that delivered the development appraisal and RIBA stage 1 study with architectural input from Allies & Morrison. Allies and Morrison 7
Delfont Mackintosh Theatres Ltd SONDHEIM THEATRE Delfont Mackintosh Theatres plans to create a new theatre in London s West End on the site of the Ambassadors Theatre. Purchase of the theatre is dependent on planning consent being secured. If DMT proceeds, the theatre will be renamed the Sondheim Theatre and will be a new venue for exciting and innovative productions emerging from the subsidised theatre sector. GVA Acuity are appointed as project managers and lead consultant. TOWN HALL AND CLOCKTOWER, CROYDON GVA Acuity were commissioned by Croydon Council to lead a study to improve the utilisation of the Town Hall and Clocktower cultural complex. The study looked at the organisational, management and minor architectural changes which would provide small scale performance, improve utilisation of space, operational efficiency and income from events and catering. CENTRE FOR MUSIC GVA Acuity was appointed to project manage a feasibility study into creating a world-class new Centre for Music, including a concert hall, at the heart of the City of London. The project was spear-headed by Sir Simon Rattle and led by the Barbican Centre and Guildhall School of Music and Drama together with the London Symphony Orchestra and the City of London. Following extensive consultations with stakeholders, a range of options were analysed both artistically and financially and an OBC and Feasibility Study report published in December 2015. 8
Everyman Theatre Liverpool Philip Vile 9
Everyman Theatre Liverpool Project Manager and Lead consultant for redevelopment of the theatre including a new 400 seat Everyman, youth and community space, the hub writers space, rehearsal space, workshops etc. Philip Vile 10
AWARDS Winner RIBA Stirling Prize 2014 ARCHITECT Haworth Tompkins THEATRE CONSULTANT Charcoalblue ACOUSTICIAN Paul Gillieron Acoustic Design Philip Vile SERVICES Strategic advice, project management, contract administration, feasibility study, procurement advice, acquisition of freehold, site assembly support CONSTRUCTION 13m PROJECT VALUE 27m AREA 4,750m 2 COMPLETED Late 2013 BREEAM Excellent 11
York Theatre Royal Sirastudio 12
De Matos Ryan AWARDS RIBA Yorkshire Award 2017. Civic, Culture & Transport Award at INSIDE World Festival of Interiors 2016. AJ 2016 Retrofit finalist: Cultural Buildings Award: Cinemas & Theatres. ARCHITECT De Matos Ryan THEATRE CONSULTANT Charcoalblue ACOUSTICIAN Charcoalblue SERVICES Project Management from Preconstruction to Completion and Handover CONSTRUCTION 5m PROJECT VALUE 6m AREA 2606m 2 COMPLETED 2016 John Saunders 13
Shaftesbury Theatre Peter Cook 14
Peter Cook AWARDS Winner: Civic Trust Award 2017. Building Awards 2016. New London Architecture Awards 2016. Shortlisted BCI Awards 2016 ARCHITECT Bennetts Associates ACOUSTICIAN Gillieron Scott SERVICES Strategic Advice Lead Consultant Procurement & contract advice Project Management Cost Management Contract Administration CONSTRUCTION 5.5m PROJECT VALUE 6.5m AREA 290m 2 COMPLETED 2016 Peter Cook 15
Our completed projects BARBICAN CONCERT HALL Value: 5.9 million Contract: Construction Management Completion: 2001 Architect: Caruso St John Architects Acoustician: Kirkegaard Associates Theatre Consultant: Carr & Angier Awards: Civic Trust Awards 2000: Commendation RIBA Awards 1977: Winner The Times RICS Conservation Awards 1977: Commendation Structural Steel Classics Awards 1906-86: Recipient London Symphony Orchestra Gautier Deblonde 16
Keith Williams Architects BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE Value: 7.1 million Contract: Construction Management Completion: 1999 Architect: Keith Williams Architects Theatre Consultant: Theatre Projects Consultants Acoustician: Acoustic Dimensions MAHARAJA:THE SPLENDOUR OF INDIAS ROYAL COURTS AT THE V&A Value: 0.7 million Contract: Traditional Completion: 2009 Exhibition Designer: Urban Salon Highly commended for Temporary Exhibition, Museum & Heritage Awards 2010 17
Ranald Mackechnie LSO ST LUKE S Value: 9.7 million Contract: Traditional Completion: 2003 Architect: Levitt Bernstein Associates Acoustician: Arup Acoustics Theatre Consultant: Theatreplan Awards: Civic Trust Awards 2004: Winner British Construction Industry Awards 2004, Best Building, Conservation Category: Winner Georgian Group Awards 2004, Reuse of a Georgian Building : Highly Commended BRIGHTON DOME CONCERT HALL Value: 17.4 million (inc Corn Exchange) Contract: Management Contract Completion: 2002 Architect: Arts Team @ RHWL Acoustician: Arup Acoustics Theatre Consultant: Theatreplan Awards: Leisure Property Forum Award 2003, best leisure regeneration and US Institute of Theatre Technology 2004, Honor Award 18 Martin Charles
MUSEUM OF THE ORDER OF SAINT JOHN Value: 3.3 million Contract: Traditional JCT Completion: 2010 Exhibition Designer: Metaphor Conservation Architect: Donald Insall Associates ALMEIDA GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS Value: 0.8 million Contract: Construction Management Completion: 2000 Architect: Haworth Tompkins Acoustician: Paul Gillieron Acoustic Design 19
DIAMONDS AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Value: 3 million Contract: Traditional Completion: 2005 Conservation Architect: Robert Warren Chartered Architects Exhibition Designer: Real Studios BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE THE O2 Value: 6 million Contract: Construction Management Completion: 2009 Exhibition Designer: Land Design Lighting Designer: DALD Acoustician: Sandy Brown Awards: Shortlisted for Design Week Awards and Museum & Heritage Awards 2010 20 Nick Wood
Sarah J Duncan WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE Value: 104 million Contract: Two Stage Design and Build Completion: 2004 Architect: Percy Thomas Architects (Capita Architecture) Acoustician: Arup Acoustics Theatre Consultant: Carr & Angier Awards: RIBA National Award 2005 MIPIM Leisure and Tourism Award 2005 National Eisteddfod of Wales 2005: Gold Medal for Architecture European Steel Design Awards 2005 LIFE SCIENCE CENTRE, NEWCASTLE Value: 3.3 million Contract: Construction Management Completion: 2007 Exhibition Design: At Large 21
MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE GALLERIES Project Value: 32m Contract: Traditional Completion: 2009 Architect: MUMA V&A JEWELLERY GALLERY Project Value: 5m Contract: Traditional Completion: 2008 Architect: Eva Jiricna Architects V&A FURNITURE GALLERY Project Value: 3.5m Contract: Traditional Completion: 2012 Architect: NORD V&A 22
EXHIBITION ROAD BUILDING Project Value: 50m Contract: Traditional Completion: 2017 Architect: Amanda Levete Architects AL _ A SACKLER CENTER Project Value: 4.5m Contract: Traditional Completion: 2008 Architect: Softroom Victoria and Albert Museum projects delivered by team members 23
Our team Shaftesbury Theatre London Peter Cook 24
Chris Dumas Tim Cutter Mike Cook Mark Anderson Pawel Banasiak Senior Director Chris is a chartered civil engineer who moved into client-side project management in 1994 having started his career in UK and international contracting. Chris has broad experience of both private and public funded projects such as the refurbishment of the Barbican Concert Hall and the Birmingham Rep and the new Wales Millennium Centre. Since 2002, Chris has led GVA Acuity s project management team which has included commissions for the London Symphony Orchestra and the National Theatre and is currently leading the work at Tunbridge Well and on the Sondheim Theatre. 020 7911 2285 chris.dumas@gva.co.uk Director Tim joined GVA Acuity as a director in 2017 to develop and lead the Arts and Culture team. With over 10 years experience working with visual arts organisations and buildings of national importance he has valued experience in OJEU procurement, HLF funding and working with the challenges of Grade I listed buildings. Tim has delivered a programme of high value, complex projects for the Victoria and Allbert museum including the award winning Medieval and Renaissance galleries, Furniture and Jewellery galleries. Projects also include the landmark Exhibition Road project and Sackler Education centre. 020 7911 2863 tim.cutter@gva.co.uk Associate Mike has been managing capital projects in the cultural sector for over 20 years. He has delivered projects in many Grade 1 listed properties including the refurbishment of the Museum of the Order of St John and the refurbishment of the Natural History Museum s restaurants. Mike joined the Arts and Culture team at GVA Acuity at the beginning of 2011 and delivered the PM and Contract Administrator role on Liverpool Everyman Theatre and the Shaftesbury Theatre and the PM role on York Theatre Royal. He is currently working with Derwent London on Soho Place and with Really Useful Group on Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. 020 7911 2265 mike.cook@gva.co.uk Senior Project Manager Mark has 20 years experience in the construction industry with extensive knowledge in construction, procurement and project management. He has managed a variety of commercial, infrastructure and arts projects and is currently the Project Manager on Tunbridge Wells and the 12m Bristol Old Vic Theatre refurbishment, having previously worked on the new build Unicorn Theatre. 020 7911 2039 mark.anderson@gva.co.uk Assistant Project Manager Pawel has experience assisting with the project management of a number of arts and culture projects, conducting due diligence and feasibility studies, consultant procurement and preparing detailed master programmes for redevelopment works. Recent projects include Bristol Old Vic, Shaftesbury Theatre and the Sondheim Theatre for Delfont Mackintosh Theatres. 020 7911 2042 pawel.banasiak@gva.co.uk 25
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