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The South East Construction team based in Weybridge have recently secured two separate contracts in Croydon and Windsor respectively totaling approximately £225,000.00. Working on behalf of one of the UK’s leading independent property advisory business’s, Matrix will be carrying out external fabric maintenance related repairs and internal improvements to a number of occupied retail and industrial units.
The projects will run alongside an ongoing Fire Risk Assessment scheme for leading design-led retailer Monsoon Accessorize, which to date, has seen upgrade works completed in Sussex and Buckinghamshire. construction@matrix.uk.com
Our Weybridge based Construction team have recently completed works in Kent and Hampshire respectively on behalf of 2 No. separate London based Building Consultancy practices.
The scheme in Maidstone involved initial investigatory works to a number of early 70’s reinforced concrete industrial units. The single storey portal frames, with precast concrete pitch roofs and purlins had deteriorated over the years, primarily due to localized ongoing water ingress as a result of a failed roof covering. Testing confirmed heavy loss of steel reinforcement section, which led to the recommendation of secondary steel support beams.
The 8 storey occupied office block in central Portsmouth was also suffering from water ingress due to a deteriorating roof covering. Matrix were commissioned to undertake a thermal imaging survey to determine moisture levels in the roof build up. Once it was ascertained that moisture levels in the roof were minimal, a liquid applied roof covering with a 20 year guarantee was specified to be applied over the existing surface. construction@matrix.uk.com
The South East team from Matrix hosted their annual drinks event in London this month at the popular and award winning Vintry ‘Wine Pub’ in London’s Cannon Street. Awarded Wine Pub of the Year at the Publican Food and Drink Awards in 2009, Matrix had exclusive use of the private downstairs bar.
Around fifty of London’s top Commercial Surveying practices attended along with other influential Engineering, Architectural and Property Investment organizations.
“We were delighted that so many people joined us for a fantastic evening and would like to thank everyone who attended” says Neil Stanley from Matrix. “Having completed a number of external fabric maintenance and property refurbishment schemes in the South East now, it is important to us that we maintain our reputation as a deliverer of professional and affordable services to the construction industry. We hope that bringing together existing customers and prospective clients will help us to grow our brand in and around London”.
Congratulations also to Paul Beadman from Beadmans Construction Project Cost Managers, who won the champagne raffle. construction@matrix.uk.com
Following the successful completion of similar projects in 2009, the Matrix Construction South East team have recently secured 2 No. additional industrial ‘shed’ refurbishments for the UK’s leading commercial building consultancy, Malcolm Hollis LLP. Under the guidance of Peter Black, the schemes in Newbury and Maidenhead include internal and external repairs, as well as associated specialist works.
Peter comments “Our Construction team’s continued expansion into the South East and along the M4 corridor is going extremely well, and we are pleased that Malcolm Hollis, a customer of ours for over 10 years, decided to award the works to Matrix. Due to the location of these two projects, we also have the added benefit of shared resources and support from our Bristol and Woking offices respectively”. construction@matrix.uk.com
Matrix were proud sponsors of the 17th annual RICS Property Quiz in aid of LionHeart in London this month. Neil Stanley of Matrix attended the quiz held at the Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on 21st September. The event celebrated the benevolent fund LionHeart’s 110 years of helping RICS members and their families who have been bereaved, experienced ill health or disability, the separation of families, or who face difficulties in retirement.
The RICS quiz has raised almost £1m for LionHeart since its inception in 1993 and Matrix were delighted to be a sponsor of this year’s event. construction@matrix.uk.com
Following on from the success of Phase 1 of the Homes in Sedgemoor kitchen replacement scheme, and the recent Considerate Constructors Performance Beyond Compliance certificate, Matrix have been awarded a total of almost £700,000 more work on a rolling programme basis.
Site Manager Tom Young comments, "We have tried very hard to exceed tenants expectations, by handing back their kitchens in a clean, safe and useable condition quicker than anyone anticipated. We seem to have found a winning formula and have been able to apply a consistent and realistic work ethic throughout our supply chain. We never take anything for granted however and are continually monitoring our performance to ensure we maintain a high standard of workmanship, create confidence in Matrix as a community focused contractor, and at the very least keep our promises by achieving our predetermined project goals and objectives." construction@matrix.uk.com
Matrix have recently been awarded a Considerate Constructors Scheme ‘Performance Beyond Compliance certificate’ following a site inspection by a CCS Inspector on the Homes in Sedgemoor Highbridge Kitchens refurbishment site. The site inspection, which covered issues including Environment, Cleanliness, Safety, Responsibility and being a Good Neighbour found that our site team, managed by Tom Young were performing beyond basic compliance levels.
The CCS Inspector comments “Tom Young and his team clearly demonstrate an enthusiastic attitude towards the issues that affect the CCS Code of Conduct and this is reflected by the compliments the team receives from the tenants with whom they come in contact”. Thanks to Tom for his continued efforts and determination to exceed expectations, from all of his colleagues at Matrix. construction@matrix.uk.com
Following on from the roaring success of the 1st Matrix Go-Karting event in September, the Construction Division of Matrix held their annual commercial drinks evening on 9th December at Toto’s Wine Bar in Bristol. The informal event proved to be huge success with over 30 No. surveyors attending throughout the evening. Practices attending included Atis Real, Tuffin Ferraby Taylor, Watts International, DTZ, Malcolm Hollis and King Sturge amongst others.
The Construction Division have built excellent long term working relationships with many commercial practices by providing a complete range of services and solutions, from complex new build and refurbishment projects to challenging maintenance and repair works. This can vary from fixing a tap or mending a leaking roof, to multi-disciplined restricted access refurbishment schemes. construction@matrix.uk.com
Having successfully completed a specialist waterproofing and concrete repair project for Homes in Sedgemoor, Matrix has recently been awarded a £172,000.00 contract to replace 65 No. kitchens by the same client.
Liaising closely with each tenant, Matrix will be managing the fit out process including all plumbing and electrical works ensuring all utilities are returned to an operational condition at night and at weekends.
Ben Wellings of Matrix comments “The previous scheme for Sedgemoor proved very successful and we built a good working relationship with the project team as well as the tenants themselves. We have once again organized out of hours Tenant Surgeries which we hope will make us more transparent and easy to approach. We are delighted to have been awarded a further contract, and we aim to achieve the same, if not better, levels of customer satisfaction through our continual focus on tenant well-being, comfort and safety”. construction@matrix.uk.com
‘Team Cyril Sweett’ have walked away with the Matrix Karting Cup after a lengthy and gritty battle against their South West commercial rivals saw them claim first place after 3 grueling hours of racing.
A fantastic afternoons karting was attended by many of the South West’s leading surveying and commercial property practices including Alder King, CS2, BNP Paribas Real Estate and GVA Grimley.
Refreshments and bangers and mash were served afterwards at the Rudgleigh Inn in Easton in Gordano, where the cup was presented to the victorious team (Team Matrix will be looking to win it back next year though!). construction@matrix.uk.com
