We are pleased to confirm that the new Leisure and Retail scheme in Fieldon Bridge has started work on site.

The scheme comprises over 145,000ft2 of leisure and retail space split into 20 Units. Confirmed key tenants so far include Reel Cinemas, Superbowl, The Range, Dominos and Anytime Fitness.

Castle have been working on the scheme for over five years, supporting the employer and Create Architecture/ Studio Anyo Architects through various planning applications, assisting the client with an agreed ground remediation strategy, supporting the client with their funding, along with tendering and subsequent renegotiations of the agreed Contract Sum. After working on the scheme for such a long time it is great to see a piece of derelict and contaminated land being redeveloped into an exciting Leisure and Retail Park.

Castle Construction Consultants are appointed as Employers Agents and Cost Consultant on the scheme.

We are pleased to announce that Phase One of Inspired Villages Ampfield Meadows village has started works on site.

The development comprises of 57 luxury later living apartments, and a Village Centre comprising of a restaurant, dining area, gymnasium, swimming pool, wellness centre, hair salon, library, arts and crafts centre, all set in sympathetic landscaped grounds.
The village is set to function via net zero carbon regulated energy.

The development is due for completion in 2024.
 
Castle Construction Consultants are providing Cost Management services.

Castle are pleased to announce that they have been appointed to act as Cost Consultant for a new Student Residential Scheme in Portsmouth for Fusion Residential.

The scheme comprises the demolition of existing retail shops on Arundel Street in Portsmouth and the new build of a student accommodation block.

The Tower consists on a five storey element, nineteen storey element and a final twenty six storey element.

The new build student residential scheme is to provide an exciting Social Space 591nr rooms consisting of 237nr Cluster Rooms, 40nr twodios, 170nr social studies rooms, 93nr studios and 11nr one bed units.

John Webb, Director of Castle advised that he was delighted to have been appointed by Fusion Residential as this represents the fourth project Castle have acted as Cost Managers on Fusion schemes and builds on the excellent working relationship between Castle, Fusion and their Designers.

Castle are pleased to announce that they have been appointed to act as Cost Consultants for a new Student Residential Scheme in Nottingham for Fusion Residential.

The scheme comprises the demolition of existing offices adjacent to King Edward Street in Nottingham and the new build of a Student Residential accommodation block.

The new build student residential scheme is to provide an exciting Social Space 552nr rooms consisting of 150nr Studios, 102nr Social Studios, 160nr Ensuite Cluster Rooms, 106nr bed twodios, 34nr one bed units.

John Webb, Director of Castle confirmed that he is delighted to have been appointed by Fusion Residential as this represents the third project Castle have acted as Cost Managers on Fusion schemes and builds on the excellent working relationship.

We are delighted to announce that the Anchor Residential Care Home in Newmarket has started works on site.

The scheme comprises the construction of a new 69 apartment residential care home, comprising 18 nr one bed and 51 nr two bed with communal facilities plus associated external works.

The communal facilities include for a main kitchen/ servery, café/ lounge, staff rooms and general circulation.

Castle Construction Consultants are appointed as Cost Consultants.

Bishopstoke Park Phase Three has reached Practical Completion and been handed over.

Phase Three comprised 49nr High Quality Assisted Living units built in five blocks all set in woodland.

Phase three is the final phase at Bishopstoke Park which has in total delivered a Village Core which includes a restaurant, café, library, meeting rooms, craft room together with 48 care bedrooms, 19 close care units, 36 linked assisted living units, restored the Mount which was a building of local significance plus a further 160 Assisted Living Units all set in landscaped grounds

Castle Contraction Consultants were appointed as Employers Agents and Cost Consultants on all three Phases.

Castle can today announce that they have been appointed to act as Cost Consultant to provide Cost Consultancy services for a new Care Village in Tunbridge Wells for Inspired Villages Group.

The Scheme comprises of the new style Village Core building with a range of facilities including spa, swimming pool, restaurant, shop, hair and beauty salon and library along with Village apartments all set in high quality landscaped grounds.

The village is set to function via net zero carbon regulated energy.

John Webb advised that he was delighted to have been appointed by Inspired Villages and demonstrated our ever increasing strong working relationship between Castle and Inspired Villages Group.

Castle are delighted to announce that the Emporium project in birmingham has been shortlisted for the National RICS Social Impact Awards in the Heritage category for the West Midlands.

The award ceremony was originally planned to take place on the 24th September in London however due to Covid restrictions the award ceremony will now take place digitally in November.

Castle are thrilled to announce that the Emporium project in Birmingham has won the Heritage Category of the RICS Social Impact Awards 2020.

Castle Construction Consultants acted as Project Manager and Cost Manager for CZero on the development of new Student Residential Accommodation and the refurbishment of a Grade 2 Listed Building at Bartholomew Row in Birmingham.

The whole scheme consists of the refurbishment of the old Christopher Wray Lighting Factory into ancillary student facilities, artist studios and workshops, duplex studio units and new office space, alongside a bold new tower with 166 nr high quality student apartments. In addition Leisure
space has been created at the ground floor of the tower.

The head judge for the West Midlands, Bryony Martin said on The Emporium: “The project took over seven years of planning and negotiation to complete. The historic redundant factory buildings were in very poor condition and were not financially viable to convert or restore on their own. Construction of a new building on adjacent land, provided the financial balance to create a sustainable project. Saved from demolition, the historic significance of the site has been retained, with a new high standard building being constructed, seamlessly blending with the historic buildings, reflecting the evolvement of the site.”

Castle are delighted to announce that as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering service excellence and protecting the environment our Quality Management Systems for ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 have been assessed and approved by QSC Ltd.

In line with our corporate goals of ensuring that service excellence is delivered on all of our commissions the quality targets and processes set within our ISO9001:2015 Quality Management Systems will ensure our overall strategic direction of continuous improvement is achieved.

Castle is fully committed to reducing the environmental impact of our activities and our operations and will work together with our Clients and Supply Chain to achieve continuous improvement in the environmental performance for the benefit of the environment.

In accordance with ISO14001:2015 Castle has established the specific requirements of an Effective Environmental Management System to provide a framework to implement, maintain and continually improve/ minimise our impact on the environment.

Castle are delighted to announce that Ledian Farm Phase One has started on site

This is the first phase of a new “Continuing Care Community” at Ledian Farm in Kent. The Phase One development comprises the refurbishment of the existing Oast House and the new build development including a Village Core building, Assisted Living Units across the site and extensive sympathetic landscaping

John Webb, Director at Castle confirmed that he was “delighted with the start on site of Castles first Continuing Care Community project with Inspired Villages Group, the first of which I will be sure will be many”

Castle are pleased to announce that we are now an RICS Regulated Firm. As an RICS regulated firm Castle have agreed to comply and act in accordance with the Charter, Bye-Laws, Regulations and RICS Rules of Conduct.

Castle are pleased to announce the introduction of their Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme for their employees.

Director John Webb said that he was “delighted to confirm the introduction of the EMI scheme. When Castle was established I was always keen to offer employees a better work life balance, a place where employees enjoyed coming to work, along with the opportunity to be part of any future success of Castle. The introduction of the EMI scheme is a significant part of this mantra and as Castle continues to grow the employees will have the opportunity to benefit from this success”

Castle are delighted be continuing our working relationship with Key Land Capital and Urban Village. We are providing Project Management, Employers Agent and Cost Management support on this refurbishment and conversion of a former Listed Art School into 12 luxury apartments in the heart of Sutton Coldfield.

Castle are delighted to have been appointed on the internal and external refurbishment of a prestigious Georgian family residence in the heart of Edgbaston, Birmingham. Acting as Quantity Surveyor and Contract administrator to delivery a high quality refurbishment in one of Birmingham’s most prestigious locations.

The scheme comprises of external render repairs, complete re roof and damp repairs, internal structural modifications and high end internal refurbishment throughout.

We are pleased to announce the commencement of the Ledian Farm Phase 1 Retirement Village which has kicked off with the construction of the new access to the site, this being followed by the commencement of the construction of the new access road together with associated drainage and duct work. Once completed this will give access for the main phase one development works to start on site.

Castle can today announce that they have been appointed to act as Cost Consultant to provide Cost Planning services for a new Care Village at the Chandlers Ford site in Ampfield for Inspired Villages Group.

The Scheme comprises of a Village Core building with a range of facilities including spa, swimming pool, restaurant, shop, hair and beauty salon and library along with Village apartments and Penthouses. The remainder of the project will be split across four phases and includes for 161nr Assisted Living Units all set a in high quality landscaping design.

John Webb advised that his was pleased with the ever increasing relationship that was growing between Castle and Inspired Villages Group and hoped this can continue to grow ever stronger into the future.

Castle have been appointed by Shearer Property Group to act as Contract Administrator and Cost Manager on the extension and refurbishment of a number of retail units at their retail arcade in St Martin’s Square Leicester.

The scheme consists of the demolition and alterations to the existing retail units within St Martin’s Square to provide a shell and core for new tenant fit out together with a single storey extension to the rear of the existing unit at both and ground and first floor level with associated works including works to the entrance archway.

 

Castle have been appointed to undertake Project Management, Cost Management and Contract Administration roles for a new Residential scheme in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. The project consists of 58nr new build houses in phase 1 ranging from 1 bed terrace houses to 5 bed detached houses for 4 Real Construction Ltd.

John Webb described the appointment of Castle as a success and looked forward working with 4 Real Construction Ltd and delivering the the scheme to a successful conclusion.

Castle have been appointed by one of their key commercial clients to provide QS services on one of their personal residential projects at the old Vicarage, Shustoke.

Castle are providing post contract QS services and contract administration on a high end luxury refurbishment and extension of a period property.

The project involves full soft strip and refurbishment including internal reconfiguration to convert this period property into a modern luxury family residence. We are also undertaking a substantial extension to produce an orangery which will accommodate the family living, dining and kitchen space and a new independent 3 car garage and garden room will be built within the extensive grounds.

Castle continue to build on their existing relationship with Inspired Villages Group and are delighted to confirm our appointment as Cost Consultant for the Cost Planning stage on the Little Mount Farm Village near Tunbridge Wells.

The scheme at Little Mount Farm near Tunbridge Wells consists of a main Village Core building which will provide a number of amenities including a spa, swimming pool, restaurant, shop, hair and beauty salon and library along with Village apartments and Penthouses. Additionally there are 90nr Assisted Living Units. The Village Core building also includes for undercroft car parking.

John Webb stated that he was thrilled with this latest appointment and that this further demonstrated a continued strong working relationship with Inspired Villages Group.

Castle continue to build on their existing relationship with Inspired Villages Group and can confirm our appointment as Cost Consultant for the Cost Planning stage on the Wellcross Farm Care Village in West Sussex.

The scheme at Wellcross Farm in Horsham consists of a main Village Core building which provides a number of amenities including a spa, swimming pool, restaurant, shop, hair and beauty salon and library along with Village apartments and Penthouses. Additionally there are 98nr Assisted Living Units across 3 phases and 20nr Assisted Living Units proposed to the Paddock Site. The project also includes for the upgrade to the river bank and installation of new footbridge across of the River Arun which runs through East the site.

John Webb stated that he was delighted with this latest appointment and that this demonstrated a continued strong working relationship with Inspired Villages Group was being established

Castle are delighted to announce the appointment of Luke Furnell as a Senior Cost Consultant

Luke has joined Castle from RLF and has experience in a variety of sectors including the Commercial, Industrial and Residential Sectors.

John Webb, Director of Castle said that “he was delighted to announce that Luke has joined the Team. Luke is an excellent addition to our growing business with experience across a number of sectors that will compliment our own business sectors”

Castle have been appointed to act as Cost Manger on a new Extra Care Home in Falmouth for Abbyfield. The scheme comprises of 69 one and two bed apartments over six levels.

Communal facilities are to include restaurant, day rooms, hair/therapy, activity room and lounge area.

John Webb was pleased to confirm Castle’s appointment and welcomes the opportunity to continue to deliver Extra Care Homes and continue expand our list of clients within the sector.

Castle have been appointed to act as Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Cost Managers on a PRS (private rented sector) scheme on Hanley Street in the Gun Quarter, Birmingham.

The scheme consists of 250 units including studios, one bed, two bed and some three bed apartments with commercial space for shops, offices and general business use. There will also be a roof garden with pavilions for communal use by residents. The scheme is also being designed to be future proof with high sustainability credentials and low energy use.

John Webb, Director of Castle advised that “I am thrilled with Castles appointment on this project. It reinforces our position with an existing client who continues to have confidence in our ability to deliver large and complex projects”

Construction work has started on the the former Christopher Wray Lighting Factory in the centre of Birmingham. The “Wray Building” is one of the most historically interesting empty properties in Birmingham City Centre. It is a complex of buildings which has evolved since 1755 from a row of houses to a light industrial complex.

The new development consists of the refurbishment of the Grade 2 Listed Buildings bringing the historic fabric of the complex of Listed buildings back to life including adding a 15-storey residential tower alongside the listed building.

The existing Grade 2 listed former Christopher Wray Lighting Factory will be sensitively repaired and
converted to form ancillary student facilities, 8nr studio units and offices., alongside a bold new tower with 175 nr high quality student apartments. In addition Leisure space is to be created at the ground floor of the tower.

 

Castle have been appointed as Contract Administrators and Cost Managers on a Student Residential scheme in the Centre of Coventry.

The scheme consists of the conversion of an existing 3 storey office block and the addition of two new build floors to deliver 100 student residential beds. The beds are delivered in studio, twodio and threedio configurations. The existing basement is to be used for support areas including study rooms, cinema and gym

Castle have been appointed as Contract Administrator and Cost Manager on a retail and residential scheme in Nottingham.

The scheme comprises the refurbishment and extension of two retail units, one of which has been pre let to a leading bookmakers. Further works comprises the conversion of a nightclub into seven apartments targeting the professional market

Castle are delighted to announce the appointment of Ryan O’Connor as a Senior Consultant.

Ryan has experience of the UK and International markets having previously worked for major employers in the UK and overseas

Ryan has a wealth of experience across numerous sectors, including residential, education, commercial offices, retails and civils.

John Webb, Director said that “he was delighted to have someone of Ryan’s experience and varied sector experience joining the team”.

Anchors Retirement Village Phase Two at Hampshire Lakes starts on site. The works comprise an enabling works package to facilitate easier construction access in to the site whilst maintaining the safety of the current residents. The main works comprise of a further 45 Assisted Living Units built around the existing  Village Centre facilities.

Castle are appointed as Contract Administrators on the scheme

Castle have been appointed as Cost Consultants by University College Birmingham for their reception and main staircase refurbishment works. The scheme comprises the refurbishment of their main reception area at Summer Row including new turnstiles. The refurbishment works continues in to the main stairwell with new finishes, new mechanical and electrical installations and the refurbishment of the associated WC areas

Anchor have taken Practical Completion of Phase One of their Retirement Village at Yateley in Hampshire. Castle acted as Contract Administrators on the scheme. Phase One comprised a Care Centre building which includes a restaurant, cafe, library, meeting and craft rooms, wellness centre including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym and dance studio facilities, together with 36 care bedrooms, 17 close care units and 24 linked assisted living units. A further 33 assisted living units have also been completed.

Castle have been appointed as Cost Managers for the new Retirement Village at Warwick for Warwick Gates LLP.

The project consists of the new build of a Village Centre Building and Assisted Living Units in blocks around the site. Phase One of the project is due to start on site in 2015 with completion in 2016.

The Care Centre building which includes a restaurant, cafe, library, meeting and craft rooms, wellness centre including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym and dance studio facilities, together with 49 apartments. A further 118 assisted living units are to be built in blocks around the Care Village building.

Castle Construction Consultants have been appointed by CZero to act as Project Manager and Cost Manager for the development of the new Student Residential Accommodation and the refurbishment of a Grade 2 Listed Building at Bartholomew Row in Birmingham. The Development will seek to bring the historic fabric of the complex of Grade 2 Listed buildings in the centre of Birmingham back to life along with adding a 15-storey residential tower alongside the listed building.

Castle are delighted to announce that they have moved to new offices in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham.

John Webb, Director said that he “was delighted to move into the new offices in the historic Jewellery Quarter following continued growth of the business. It has also provided us the opportunity and space to continue to expand in line with our growth forecasts”

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