AWAAB’S LAW AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIAL HOUSING 
RPP ROUND UP: AUTUMN 2024
With winter feeling like it’s arrived already and Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to reflect on a busy and productive Autumn at RPP.
In this edition of Round Up:
- We take a look at Awaab’s Law and explore its significance for the Social Housing Sector.
- You’ll find updates on some of our latest projects for hotels, museums, retail and industrial.
- We share good news from around our offices; introducing new colleagues, a new framework appointment and our recent charity activity.
We hope you enjoy the read…
AWAAB’S LAW AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIAL HOUSING
Awaab’s Law garnered significant media attention following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale, which highlighted serious health risks caused by prolonged exposure to black mould. But what exactly is Awaab’s Law?
Vicky Burton, Associate Director in our Building Surveying Team highlights the law’s key provisions and the increased accountability it demands from social housing landlords.
RECENT PROJECTS:
We’re delighted to have supported DAKOTA HOTELS on reaching a major milestone on their latest development as planning is submitted for their York City Centre hotel.
Located at Northern House, an unused former office building, the 140 room hotel will include a bar, dining areas and top floor terraces.
This will be the sixth development we have worked on for Dakota, including Leeds, Manchester and Glasgow, as well as Newcastle and Manchester Airport which are currently on site.
Services: Cost Consultant, Employer’s Agent and Contract Administrator
We’ve just completed our latest project at THE WALLACE COLLECTION in the beautiful Grade II listed Hertford House, Manchester Square, London.
Works included the refurbishment of the external brick facades which involved the very specialist tuck-pointing of the bricks, repair works to the stucco and works to the ornate rainwater goods. We must say the external elevations of this building now look fantastic!
We have also worked on the Reserve Gallery and creation of a new Reserve Gallery through the redevelopment of two secure vaults, repair works to the existing portico, plant refurbishment and the refurbishment and repair of all chimneys and upper elevations.
Services: Cost Consultant
We’re nearing the end of the first stage of the PADDY POWER store refurbishment programme, marking an exciting milestone.
The project involves the complete refurbishment of stores across the UK and ROI, with all stage one stores due to complete before Christmas. Following this, a comprehensive design and cost analysis will be conducted to pave the way for the delivery of stage two, which we look forward to delivering in 2025.
Services: Project & Cost Management
Earlier this month saw practical completion at TRADE CITY MANCHESTER.
Totalling 94,000 sq ft, this Kier Property scheme offers 9 quality flexible trade / industrial units built with sustainability in mind with EPC-A ratings and BREEAM Excellent status and finished to a very high standard.
Services: Project Management, Employer’s Agent and Cost Consultant
LATEST NEWS:
INTRODUCING OUR NEW TEAM MEMBERS
Due to the continued growth of our Building Surveying services we’re delighted to introduce our newest recruits:
- Emma Parsons, Senior Building Surveyor
- Chris Clark, Building Surveyor
- Philip Sparks, Senior Principal Designer and Health & safety Consultant
ANOTHER FRAMEWORK APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT!
We’re pleased to have been re-appointed to the Procure Partnerships Framework for QS, PM and Building Surveying.
The framework offers flexibility in procurement, allowing projects to be delivered via Two Stage, Single Stage, or Direct Award routes, providing public sector clients with a range of options for how they manage and award contracts.
For information on working with us via the framework visit: Procure Partnerships Framework or contact Marcus Rathbone for QS and PM or Dorran Burton for Building Surveying services.
ANNUAL GOLF DAY
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our annual golf day back in September.
Seeing four seasons in one day didn’t stop us from have a great afternoon and raising a fantastic £470 for Epilepsy Action, a worthy charity selected by Bradford Golf Clubs lady captain, Kate Cooper.
Congratulations to the winners of the day:
- 1st place: Gareth Wilkinson (Gridserve), Tom O’Hara (Gridserve), Jon Brown (DLA Architecture) and Joe Higgins (RPP)
- Runners up: Gim Sanghera (AHR), Gareth Shepherd (Adept Consulting), Richard Piper (Gordons LLP) and Spencer Hunt (RPP)
- Nearest the pin: Kate Cooper
- Longest drive ladies: Jo Crouse (Addleshaw Goddard LLP)
- Longest drive men: Spencer Hunt (RPP)
FOOD BANK DONATION
Colleagues from our Bradford office made a very generous donation to their local food bank which is part of the Trussell Trust Network.
Following monthly cash donations from colleagues, Office Manager Heidi Flatt and Administrator Jodie Pickthall delivered a trolley overflowing with essential food and toiletry products and met with staff and volunteers to hear first hand about the great work the charity does and how our donation will support the local community.
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