Blowing the trumpet: A quick look at some of our latest successes

Supporting LB of Newham to become Carbon Neutral

John Rowan and Partners has been awarded a major energy and sustainability project by the London Borough of Newham. We will be acting as multidisciplinary consultants involving project management, building surveying, cost management and technical inspection and we will be working with our sustainability specialists to develop energy saving measures through fabric efficiency, energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies to almost 1000 units across the borough.

Thomas Farrell, Partner at John Rowan and Partners, leading on the project, commented: “This is a great opportunity for us to work closely with the client team in achieving their aspirations and commitment to be Carbon Neutral by 2030 and Carbon Zero by 2050, thus reducing their environmental footprint.”

Aiding the expansion of a historic educational institution

Wellington College, founded in 1853, is one of the world’s top coeducational day and boarding schools, set in 400 acres of beautiful parkland in Berkshire. It is home to approximately 1057 pupils, with approximately 85% choosing to board.

There is now a need to provide additional boarding facilities for sixth formers and particularly increase the number of boarding spaces for girls. We have been appointed to provide cost management services on a project to expand capacity and aid the college’s target for an equal split between boys and girls by September 2025.

Athma Sarma, Partner at John Rowan and Partners, leading on the project, commented: “We are looking forward to working with this prestigious client and are excited to be involved in this project. It is a great opportunity for us to expand our education workstreams whilst helping the college achieve their aspirations.”

John Rowan and Partners hand over Affordable to Rent Units in London Borough of Hounslow regeneration scheme

The Assembly is a two-phased regeneration scheme in the London Borough of Hounslow, being developed by Countryside Properties.

Providing 284 new mixed-tenure homes of which almost 50% are affordable, Phase 1 is already complete with Phase 2 nearing completion by early 2021.

We are Employer’s Agents on behalf of Network Homes who have entered into a Development Agreement with Countryside for the Affordable Units within the scheme.

Recently we handed over Phase 2’s Block C & Block E of the development, consisting of 68 Affordable to Rent Units, a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom properties.

There are only two more blocks to go and the affordable element of the scheme will be completed. The £52m scheme is a mix of Private for Sale, Shared Ownership and Affordable to Rent units on the 2.67-hectare site.

It also includes the already delivered redevelopment of Hounslow Town Primary School, with a capacity for 1,200 pupils and providing contemporary sports and play facilities.