Colchester Porsche Aftersales Facility extension delivered

K2 have successfully delivered a new extension to the existing Colchester Porsche Aftersales facility that will service both Ferrari and Maserati brands for the Jardine Motors Group. The new workshop is comprised of eight service ramps with MOT and diagnostic capabilities, linked parts storage and a Front of House Ferrari specified reception.

Penhaligons Honolulu and London stores completed

K2 are delighted to have delivered two more luxurious Penhaligon's stores, one within International Market Place, a new mall in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the refurbished flagship store on Regent Street, London.

Penhaligons Honolulu

Penhaligons sits within the Honolulu International Market Place

Penhaligons Regent Street, London

Penhaligons Regent Street, London interior

K2 successfully project manage the Mammography Service Upgrade at East Surrey Hospital, Redhill

K2 is proud to see the successful completion of the £748k refurbishment upgrade of the Mammography Service at East Surrey Hospital, Redhill where we delivered full Project Management services.

K2 ensured successful project delivery by ensuring tight control of budget, programme and quality. The upgrade of the mammography unit required the replacement and upgrade of the current analogue equipment with a digital mammography unit. Completion of the project will ensure the service provided at ESH provides both more choice and faster diagnosis of patients
The programme was time critical and it was imperative to ensure continuity of mammography services and minimise disruption to existing X Ray services. It was also critical to ensure that there was a close liaison between clinicians, design team and the contractors.
Alison Cumberland, K2 Project Manager said: “We are delighted to see the completion of the Mammography Service upgrade reinforcing our major refurbishment capability for NHS Trusts. The successful delivery of the project was achieved through careful cost and programme management and minimal disruption to the clinical operation  and  will now lead to significant improvements to patient service.‘

Meet our new team member Alexander Elias

A warm welcome to Alexander

Alexander has joined the K2 Consultancy team based in Farringdon and will be working predominately on the Jardine Motors Group & Unite Projects as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

"Having graduated with a degree in Quantity Surveying, I have developed the necessary skills and attributes to conduct my job more effectively by gaining on-site experience working within both the public and private sectors.

My career highlight would most definitely be working on a high-end renovation project within the prestigious Albert Court Mansions along Kensington Gore in West London.

Being directly involved in the entire construction process was gratifying as my principal duties included advising on all aspects of measurement and costing, procurement strategy, supply chain management and final account analysis.

I enjoy a game of tennis, hate cricket and am currently training to compete in an Ironman in September. There is no doubt in my mind that K2 Consultancy is one of the most innovative and dynamic companies currently in the marketplace. Just look at their outstanding portfolio."

British fragrance house Penhaligon’s opens in Luton Airport

Penhaligon’s Gondola – Luton Airport

We are pleased to announce K2’s second Penhaligon’s airport installation in Luton Airport's brand new duty-free store. This is our second airport project working with Penhaligon’s wholesale team, following the success of London City Airport. We are now working on the next airport installations, taking place in Heathrow terminals 4 and 5.

K2 have been appointed by Penhaligon’s to manage their exciting new luxury store development programme in the United States, Asia, and the UK, with K2 implementing master planning and procurement processes, together will full project and cost management services.

Since K2’s appointment in mid 2015, we have successfully delivered store openings on time in London, Taipei, Dublin, New York and Beverly Hills. As part of our strategy to deliver the required quality for luxury retail, K2 project managers were based on site at each location as the project neared completion to ensure that the highest standards were met for the grand openings. 

Together with this site presence, we have also visited upcoming locations to interview and appoint the required professional teams and uncover local suppliers and contractors, to find best value partners and suppliers of goods and services.

K2 visits IET, Savoy Place

Recently, the K2 team had the opportunity to visit the £20m refurbishment and extension of the IET - Institution of Engineering and Technology, headquarters building and conference facilities.

The project involved refurbishment, reconfiguration and extension of the landmark institution headquarters in Savoy Place, overlooking the River Thames.

London's newest roof terrace, a breathtaking space with panoramic views

K2 provided Quantity Surveying services and were involved in Cost Management and Commercial Management for the enabling works and main reconstruction works.

Externally the works comprise cleaning / repairs to elevations & roof,  new double glazed windows and construction of a new roof terrace.

Internally, the works include a new lecture theatre constructed within the lightwell to the centre of the building above the existing lecture theatre.

This entails new structure being incorporated through existing retained accommodation down to Basement level. The entrance reception, lecture theatre, library, offices, kitchens, toilets, back of house areas and circulation are all refurbished with historic elements retained.

State-of-the-art lecture theatres 

Richard Mould, Associate at K2 Rider Hunt said:

“The project is a reflection of the strong alliance and teamwork between the client, IET, the design team, Project Manager, Contractor and K2 Rider Hunt.  Having worked closely with the IET since 2011, we recognised this was far more than a construction refurbishment project – and we maintained a constant dialogue with representatives from the IET from the outset."

More about IET London: Savoy Place

IET reopened for events, following over two years of closure. The refurbishment saw the venue increase its capacity and offer more cutting-edge technology for events. The Kelvin Lecture Theatre, which has retained its original mahogany panelling, now seats 451 delegates, while the new, more contemporary Turing Lecture Theatre has opened on the second floor with space for 190. Both offer live HD broadcast, streaming and filming capabilities. The windows in the revamped Riverside Room and Maxwell Library have been lengthened to maximise views over the Thames.

Planning permission granted for Phase 2 of Nine Elms Development

The next stage of the Nine Elms development has obtained planning permission to provide a further 349 units.

K2 is providing Project Management and Cost Management Services to Bellway Development on the first phase of Nine Elms. The next phase is a joint venture with L&Q (a G15 Housing Association) on the adjacent site, to deliver a further 349 units.

Planning consent was secured last week and works on the commencement of the design and procurement will commence in the next couple of weeks.

New project: Chobham Manor Residential Development

K2 has been appointed to oversee the schedule management for Taylor Wimpey's' prestigious Chobham Manor residential development located adjacent to the Olympic Velodrome.

Constructed in three phases, K2 has been appointed to provide detailed construction schedules for Phase 1 which includes a combination of flats, maisonettes, and townhouses totalling 259 new homes.

Andy Mason, Associate Director at K2 said:

"This is yet another exciting appointment for K2 in the residential sector and an opportunity to again demonstrate our ability to pragmatically apply specialist programming and controls tools to enhance efficiency, reduce delivery times and lower out- turn cost."

Destined to become one of London’s most sought - after addresses, Chobham Manor is the first neighbourhood to be built on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

There will also have more than 300 shops on their doorstep – as well as restaurants, bars, and entertainment including a bowling alley, casino, and 17-screen cinema complex – at Westfield Stratford City.

The site is being developed by Chobham Manor LLP, a joint venture between London & Quadrant and Taylor Wimpey.

 Images are Artist Impressions courtesy of Taylor Wimpey

Welcome to Guy Ekins, our new Senior Project Planner

On behalf of the K2 team, we would like to extend a warm welcome to Guy Ekins, our new Senior Project Planner.

Guy has joined K2 to assist in the planning process on selected projects and has been specifically recruited to work on the Chobham Manor project located close to the Olympic park in Stratford.

Guy graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Surrey longer ago than he cares to remember. He has spent over thirty years in the Design, Procurement and Construction of a wide variety of projects in the Oil, Gas, and Power generation industries working successively as Construction Engineer, Site Cost Engineer, Planning Engineer, Management Systems Engineer and Project Controls Engineer. Before working as a Project Controls consultant, he served ten years as Manager of Planning for Mitsui Babcock Power Ltd.

A qualified ECB cricket coach, Guy also enjoys a game of tennis. Hobbies include campanology, bridge and going for walks - usually with two miniature Shetland ponies.

K2 is pleased to once again part sponsor the British Sprint Championship contender Steve Miles.

An interview with Steve Miles

John Setra, MD K2 Consultancy with Steve Miles

Tell us about yourself? How did you get involved in competing?

"I've always enjoyed practical playing with cars and built a kit car some 20 years ago, and just stepping up the speed and thrill, since 2000 I have been competing in the British Sprint Championship in a single seater racing car.  I am the driver, mechanic and I’ve developed the car into one of the top three fastest two litre racing cars in the country."

What is sprinting?

"Sprinting is a ‘car against the clock’ discipline and we typically run just under 2 laps from a standing start. 0-60mph is around 2.8 seconds and peak speeds of 155mph, so enough to keep you concentrated!"

How have you been doing in the races previously?

"Last year I came 5th place and so will be running number 5 on the car in 2016. There are often F1 engined cars to compete against which is always satisfying when you can beat them."

What are your goals for 2016?

"This year I am looking to beating last year’s personal bests and seeing where we end up overall – top 2 litre would be the target.
I am really excited about the season as the aerodynamics of the car have hopefully been significantly improved, which should result in lower lap times."

Tell us about the season and where the races will take place?

"Typically the season runs from March – October and covers the whole of the UK, including Northern Ireland we shall be competing at the big circuits during the season." 

Here is the schedule:

28.03.16  Croft
21.05.16  Snetterton
22.05.16  Snetterton
04.06.16  Pembrey
05.06.16  Pembrey
18.06.16  Anglesey
19.06.16  Anglesey
30.07.16  Knockhill
31.07.16  Knockhill
06.08.16  Kirkistown
07.08.16  Kirkistown
11.09.16  Blyton Park
01.10.16  Anglesey
02.10.16  Anglesey 

If people want to watch a race where can they get more information about attending?

"Drop me a line at smiles@moleracing.com or have a look at the website, www.moleracing.com

.... and finally why “Moleracing”?

"I was called ‘moley’ for years on account of what I look like first thing in the morning without my glasses!"

We also interviewed John Setra, MD at K2 ... 

How long have K2 been associated with Mole Racing?

"As good friends, Steve and I have known each other for nearly 30 years!  K2 have supported Mole Racing for over 5 years now and have seen massive improvements in both the car & driver!"

Do you have any forecasts for this season?

 "Yes – definitely a top 6 finish this year, given the big improvements to the car over the winter season."

To keep up to date with Steve’s progress visit: www.moleracing.com

Or follow him on twitter @moleracing

Penhaligon’s Wall Bay – London City Airport.

We are pleased to announce K2’s first Penhaligon’s installation in London City Airports duty-free shop. 

This is our first project working with Penhaligon’s wholesale team, with further airport installations taking place in Luton and Heathrow terminals 4 and 5. 

Penhaligon’s is a luxury perfume brand and retailer which specialises in high-quality beauty and health products. 

A warm welcome from the K2 team to Joe Stiddard-Jenkins, our new Senior Project Manager

Joe has joined the K2 Team in Gatwick as a Senior Project Manager having recently worked on a large pharmaceutical project in Cambridge. Prior to this he had been working for the Contractor on the Arup designed King Abdullah Sports City Project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Prior to this he spent 5 years working for a consultancy on various projects in the South East and in Paris for another Project in Saudi Arabia. He Started out working in Technical Services for Cemex near Bristol before joining a main-contractor as a Trainee Site Manager.

He has worked on two large scale new build projects in Saudi Arabia (FIFA Stadium & University) and has worked on projects in the Residential, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Education and Commercial sectors whilst UK based.

Joe is a proud new father to young Sidney and outside the office he likes to spend time with family. He also likes to be outdoors on the weekends/evenings whether that be on bike, motorbike or walking with his dog. He likes to get to the mountains at least once a year, follows Wales in the Rugby and is a part owner of a national hunt racehorse with friends in the construction industry.

Jaguar Land Rover dealership to open in Milton Keynes

K2 is driving ahead with a series of car showroom refurbishments and new builds, after starting on a new dual brand Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Milton Keynes. The site is located on the corner of Tongwell Street and Northfield Drive.

Richard Bates, Quantity Surveyor at K2 said: “We are pleased to have commenced the construction and look forward to seeing the development teams hard work come into fruition when the scheme is completed in late October. The Jaguar Land Rover scheme is a particularly interesting project for us because it is maximising available space with two iconic brands.“

K2 are providing Project and Cost Management services to develop the 45,000sq ft facility. It is one of the first dealerships in the UK that will house two brands - Jaguar and Land Rover – and will be used for car sales and repairs.  It will incorporate a 10 car showroom for each car, a service drive through and a roof top car park.

Jardine Motors Group appointed K2 to work on a variety of projects,  from corporate identity upgrades to refurbishments and new build projects across a number of dealerships from Ferrari, Bentley and Mercedes Benz schemes.

Iain Last K2 Project Manager continued: “We are delighted to be working for Jardine Motors Group on these high-profile projects which will improve facilities for their customers. We pride ourselves on delivering a professional service to all of our clients, all of the time. ”

Photos: SDA Architects

An Evening with Zinzan Brooke

K2 hosted a table at the Alexander Jansons Foundation charity event at Home House, Portman Square, London

The dinner was followed by a Q&A session with Zinzan Brooke, New Zealand’s International Rugby Union Legend. A total amount of £5626 was raised.

The Foundation has pledged money to fund research into the causes, prevention and cures for Myocarditis and ultimately to produce a research paper to be published in medical journals. The knowledge gained from the research will add to the body of existing knowledge and increase the understanding of the disease and how it can be prevented and cured, therefore saving lives in the future.

A great event supporting a very worthy cause.

New Development at 350 Basingstoke Road, Reading

K2 Consultancy  are pleased to deliver the multi-million redevelopment at 350 Basingstoke Road, Reading – a prime food and leisure development due to open early 2016.

Janson’s Property purchased the freehold interest of this site and undertook the development. The scheme is funded by Jansons in partnership with William Pears Group.

We acted on behalf of Janson Property provided Development Management, Project Management, Cost Consultancy, Employers Agent and CDM Coordinator

Our involvement commenced just as the site had been acquired after which we engaged with agents and potential occupiers before concluding an optimum site arrangement for Aldi, a discount supermarket chain, Green King pub/family restaurant and Pure Gym in two purpose built buildings.

K2 led the process and managed the development and completion of the commercial elements including obtaining planning permission, design, procurement and construction process, all consultant and contractors, reporting to Jansons Development Director. Our input extended to the legal agreements, Heads of Terms and Agreement for Lease as well as arrangements for the investment sale including the Development Agreement.

We ensured successful project delivery and maximised return. By adopting a cost-focused design process and implementing a robust commercial approach, the buildings were successfully fully let prior to demolition commencing of the previous office buildings.

Phillip Jemmison, Assistant Director of K2 commented: “We are thrilled to see the completion of this development, reinforcing our capability. The project is a result of our drive to properly understand our client's needs and implement robust project cost management practices to ensure that the client’s delivery requirements were met.”

A toast to the successful development at 350 Basingstoke Road

Christmas cheer came to Basingstoke Road, as a German style market marked the completion of a retail development. On Wednesday 3 December, property investors and developers from Jansons held the Christkindlesmarkt to celebrate the end of the project at 350 Basingstoke Road in Reading.




The location is now home to a 'prime food and leisure development' featuring an Aldi store, Pure Gym and a Hungry Horse pub.

K2 acted on behalf of Janson Property provided Development Management, Project Management, Cost Consultancy, Employers Agent and CDM Coordinator.

In 2014, Jansons Property was granted planning consent for the 39,817 sq ft retail and leisure redevelopment, on the site of an empty office building next to Morrisons.

K2 Consultancy are delighted to welcome Marc Wrona, our new Assistant Project Manager

Marc started on Monday 16th Nov and will be working on a variety of projects including Hale Village and Unite Student Developments.
Introducing Marc

“I started my career at Betfair where I worked for the past 10 years as a Project and People Manager, specifically in charge of all major international football tournaments such as the World Cup and Euros.

After leaving the company I decided to switch industries to an area I had more interest in and something a little more related to what I studied at university – the Built Environment.

Having completed a secondment at London & Regional Properties where I worked as an Assistant Project Manager involved in some high end residential schemes and Cliveden Manor House (which won the AA Hotel of the Year last month), I gained the opportunity to join K2 Consultancy as an Assistant Project Manager.

I found the role through a friend of mine, Paul Jackson, who similarly joined from a non-construction based background. I was very impressed with the fact that the company provide this opportunity to hard working, driven and motivated individuals even though they are not specifically from the industry yet do have transferable skills. It is quite rare to find a company who have such an ethos so I was incredibly keen to join.

Through friends in the industry I also heard that K2 Consultancy were well respected, had a broad range of projects and were a successful growing company, which naturally attracted me further.

I am very much enjoying my time here, the varied workload and the incredibly friendly and helpful staff and I am also looking forward to furthering my knowledge with a part time flexible MSc Project Management course. I live in Ealing, have been married for 2 years and have a delightful, if somewhat demanding 1 year old son!”

“Counting down the days till I can shave this itchy monstrosity off…….

…… BUT it’s worth it, if it helps save thousands of lives each year."

Like hundreds of men around the country, Paul Jackson Project Manager at K2 Consultancy, has put down his razer in support of The Prostate Project Charity OctoBeardFest 15.

The popular beard growing appeal hopes to raise £200,000 this year and reach a grand 3-year total of £1/4 million. Prostate cancer kills 11,000 men every year and the Prostate Project has been working hard for 17 years to reduce this figure.

The Prostate Project Charity are funding part of the development of a new Urology Centre at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.  K2 are providing Project and Cost Management services to the Royal Surrey for this project of which Paul has been involved with from the beginning

Show your support, donate today and help save men’s lives.

https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/pauljackson7

#LetItGrowBro

For more information on The Prostate Project click here www.octobeardfest.co.uk

British fragrance house Penhaligon’s opens in Canary Wharf

We are proud to see the successful completion of Penhaligon’s new store fit out in Canary Wharf.  K2 Consultancy delivered full project and cost management services.

Dylan Taylor, Project Manager at K2 Consultancy said:
“We are delighted to have been appointed to be an integral part of this exciting international store roll out programme. K2‘s management approach for Penhaligon’s focuses on providing the client with round the clock, single point responsibility by a dedicated team of professionals, a level of service which is critical when working across time zones on multiple concurrent projects"

Penhaligon’s is a luxury perfume brand and retailer which specialises in high-quality beauty and health products. Founded over 140 years ago, with several prestigious Royal Warrants to its name, this beautiful new store embodies Penhaligon’s rich British Heritage. It has bespoke patterned tiled floors, wooden panelling with unique integrated light fittings -all give the boutique a distinctly feel.  The store features Penhaligon’s first in-house barbers since their very first Jermyn Street store opened all those years ago.

Due to continuous growth, K2 Consultancy have recently obtained the contract to project manage the new store openings in USA (New York and California), Taiwan, Ireland and Dublin.

Hale Village Properties update

Phase 1 to 3 complete, Phase 4 completes mid-2016 and Phase 5 completes end of 2018

K2 Consultancy were appointed early in the development to provide Strategic Project and Development Management services to a mixed use scheme which is creating a new destination and sustainable community in North London.

As the project developed K2 Consultancy services were expanded to deliver construction management of the infrastructure and cost and commercial advice.

K2 Consultancy is working in partnership with Hale Village Properties in delivering this major regeneration development, which includes 1,210 new homes, 32,000 sqft of offices, a primary school, student accommodation, a local supermarket, shops, restaurants and cafés, a 100-bedroom hotel, community health centre, fitness centre and crèche.

The construction is due to complete in 2018 with ten of the thirteen building already completed and occupied.  The majority of the infrastructure and public realm is installed, which includes a centralised biomass heating system. The offices, Kidney care centre and a number of retail units have been recently completed. The remaining two pavilions will be completed early next year and the 30 storey tower is due for completion late 2018.

The development is the first major regeneration project in Haringey and is a key scheme to the mayor’s plan for London. The project challenges are many, some of which include – high density development, 30 storey tower, remediation of a contaminated site, removing historic air raid shelters, constructing over the Victoria line, constructing adjacent  major rail intersection, canals and waterways.

K2 Consultancy role covers: Project Management, Construction Management, Cost and Commercial Management, Development Management, Strategic Project Advice and Management Consultancy