Public Sector - Front counter Refurbishments

Morested were appointed in collaboration with Mace and Hampshire County Council to act as Building Surveyor, Project Manager, Cost Manager and Contract Administrator to deliver 5 Police Station Front Counter Refurbishments across the county.

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner highlighted 5 key sites across their estates to re-open police stations to the public, which had in most cases been closed for over 15 years.

Works included undertaking surveys and investigations to inform the project brief, specification and design. Along with a fast paced procurement route to ensure the clients tight programme requirements were met. We undertook a the public procurement, with a two stage procurement route to enable the selected contractor early engagement, utilising framework agreements.

The works comprised the full internal refurbishments to front counter areas, interview rooms, toilets, office spaces and further secure back of house areas. Which included asbestos removal, data installs, fire safety improvement works, electrical and mechanical works, new front counters and associated joinery, floor finishes, decorations, lighting and accessibility improvements.

The projects were delivered on time and budget, meeting very tight public opening schedules.