Castle Owen Construction and Property Consultants

Introduction

 

 

Castle Owen was founded in 2001 by a highly respected and experienced group of Chartered building surveyors and architects who believed.

in interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

 

We have built upon this foundation to become a leading multidisciplinary practice which combines creativity with technical

excellence to deliver exceptional spaces for people.

 

 

We provide our service offering across four key streams:

▪ Multi-Disciplinary

▪ Architecture

▪ Project Services

▪ Surveying Services

 

 

Castle Owen employ an exceptional team of construction professionals all of whom are Chartered or are being supported

by the company to achieve this level of qualification in a relevant discipline. We build long standing relationships with our clients who

appreciate our expertise, professionalism, and responsive approach.

 

 

Multi-Disciplinary

 

 

Castle Owen excel in the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams and the provision of single source solutions for our clients. Drawn from our experienced

and diverse in-house teams and trusted partners we simplify the design and construction process by providing a single point of responsibility for each project.

 

 

▪ Combining Architecture, Principal Designer (CDM), Building Regulations, Principal Designer, Project Management, Cost Management, Building Services

Engineering and Structural Engineering.

▪ Single Chartered Project Lead who will be responsible for delivery and coordination.

▪ Feasibility through to completion as a single service with single point responsibility.

▪ A senior experienced team selected specifically for each project.

▪ Drawing from over 20 years of expertise within the public and private sectors.

▪ Experience of a wide range of complexities and values.

▪ Ensured quality of delivery.

▪ The ability to call upon and combine specialist inhouse services in order to resolve specific project related challenges.

 

 

Architecture

 

Our experienced and creative architectural team regularly support both public and private sector clients, leading projects from inception through to completion.

The key elements of our service include the following:

▪ Guiding our clients through the project briefing process.

▪ Testing the brief through feasibility studies.

▪ Providing advice on the application of the CDM regulations and performing the role of Principal Designer.

▪ Advising upon sustainability from inception, ensuring that the topic remains a key design driver.

▪ Developing master plans which consider long term phased development.

▪ Coordinating design teams as lead consultant.

▪ Developing detailed design packages for both new build and refurbishment projects.

▪ Designing exceptional interiors including materiality, colour and furniture.

▪ Supporting design and build procurement routes by either developing detailed design packages for

contractors or as client technical advisor.

▪ Communicating our designs through 3D models and photorealistic visualisations.

▪ Leading on the application of the Building Safety Act principles and performing on the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer.

 

 

Project Services

 

 

Castle Owen support every stage of the development process. Our highly qualified and experienced team benefit from having varied

construction and property backgrounds across a variety of sectors and are therefore ideally placed to provide the best advice. We provide the following

project services either individually or combined:

▪ Project Management.

▪ Programme Management.

▪ Contract and Procurement Advice.

▪ Contract Administration.

▪ Employers Agent.

▪ Project Monitoring.

▪ NEC Supervisor.

▪ Clerk of Works.

▪ Cost Management.

▪ Principal Designer (CDM 2015).

▪ Building Regulations Principal Designer.

▪ Client Advisor (CDM 2015).

▪ Sustainability Advice.

▪ Churn and Move Management.

 

 

Surveying Services

 

 

Castle Owen’s team of Chartered Building Surveyors have an enviable reputation within the field of surveying.

We provide a full range of professional services which are interchangeable with our wider service offering.

▪ Commercial Building Surveys.

▪ Condition Surveys.

▪ Planned and Preventative Maintenance.

▪ Building Pathology and Remedy.

▪ Refurbishment Design and Management,

supported by our architectural team

where appropriate.

▪ Party Wall Etc Act 1996 Services.

▪ Dilapidations Advice.

▪ Accessibility and Inclusivity.

▪ Sustainability Advice.

▪ Contract Administration.

▪ Quality Management.

 

 

Our team succeed in collaboration, innovation, sustainability and social value, and these principles are embedded within our core values and objectives.

 

 

Sustainability

 

 

At Castle Owen, we are committed to placing sustainability at the centre of what we do. With sustainable design as one of our core values,

we ensure it is integrated into both commercial and environmental considerations. In line with our commitment to the UK Architects Declare

Climate and Biodiversity Emergency Pledge, we aim to reduce the environmental impact of our clients’ projects by mitigating carbon emissions

and maximise use of renewable materials and resources. Demonstrated within our Carbon Reduction Plan, our commitment extends to assessing and

minimising our footprint, focusing on office location, employee movements, recruiting locally and collaborating with other local consultants.

We actively research the latest guidance on sustainability through our professional, commercial and educational relationships, allowing us to provide

the best advice to our clients through our knowledge and expertise in sustainable best practice.

 

 

Social Value

 

 

As set out within our Core Values, we are passionate about providing equal opportunities, reducing inequality, and supporting good health and

wellbeing for all our staff. We have created degree apprenticeship opportunities and full-time positions for placement year students and engage

with local universities to contribute to development of their built environment courses. In alignment with local initiatives to promote careers in the construction

industry, we actively provide work experience placements for students from nearby schools. Castle Owen support local social enterprises, community groups

and charities. We have supported Roundabout Youth Homeless Charity for over twenty years and continue to support other local charities such as

The Archer Project and the Whirlow Hall Farm Trust. Our staff are given the opportunity to volunteer their time towards local charitable events

and we support their personal charitable challenges and fundraisers.

 

 

 

How to Contact Us

Should you wish to enquire about any of the services outlined within this document, or to discover more about how you can appoint Castle

Owen, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details provided below or via the contact form on our website.