Major Building Projects
We deliver contextually sensitive landmark projects for our clients - unlocking potential and enhancing asset value.
Keble College graduates get 'legs' on this highly complex ground-breaking build, incorporating a basement research space
We take the time to make sure that the investment, disruption and opportunity fulfil your strategic objectives.
Sensitive to the live nature of the site, we will work with you to develop a brief that will provide a transformational asset that is functional, responsive to the college’s operation and changing landscape whilst providing value for money.
With trusted input from the outset, we will take the time to test and challenge the brief and work with you to define and shape the core objectives. We will consider sustainability, equality, finance, disruption, programme, risk and opportunity.
Establishing solid foundations from the outset, we commit to ensuring a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process is maintained, understanding the governance requirements and ensuring they align with your statement of need.
We work with Oxford and Cambridge colleges to unlock the maximum potential of their sites whilst preserving their unique brand and historic identity. Delivering well-considered, ground-breaking and award-winning projects.
The team have been supporting the University for over 10 years, delivering high priority complex capital projects. Most recently, on an extremely complex project requiring commitment, dedication and expertise to work through all the logistical and programme challenges, delivering in line with an accelerated programme.
Dr David Prout, Pro‐Vice Chancellor (Planning and Resources), University of Oxford
The college appointed Bidwells at the project inception stage to help develop a design brief and run the architectural competition for the scheme, which was a truly collaborative process. The building finished in time to celebrate the college’s tercentenary, delivering everything it promised and more.
Representative of His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Shah, Ruler of Perak Malaysia
Service options
Architecture
We don't just bring creativity to the table; we help to liberate your project’s potential by seeing things differently, and help to draw out and unlock your vision.
Capital Project Funding Advice
Whether you are acting on behalf of a university or a developer in funds, receiving informed and researched advice about how best to fund your capital project is crucial in a project’s successful development.
Conservation and Refurbishment
When refurbishing your historic property, handing over responsibility to someone who understands the physical importance and historical significance of each feature and knows how to manage the work is enlightening.
Move Management
Moving people and things into a building after construction can be a stressful proposition, or even a logistical nightmare. We help to streamline and make things as pain-free as possible.
Neighbour and Stakeholder Relations
Whether you are wanting to start work on your property or have been informed by your neighbour of works happening, we act in your interest and unburden the whole process.
Planned Maintenance
Understanding the condition of your buildings allows you to prioritise, budget and plan for future maintenance or restoration - saving you money and energy.
Planning and Heritage
We demystify the world of planning and heritage for our clients, guiding you through best practice with a constant appreciation for your property’s value and your need for commercial advice.
Project and Cost Management
Handing over management, communication and responsibility to experts you can trust to deliver your project is a complete breath of fresh air. We take away a huge amount of burden and risk.
Project Monitoring and Audit
The construction market remains buoyant but fraught with challenges. Our attention to detail on project monitoring and independent auditing is not only reassuring but key to ensuring the project remains compliant.
Property and Estate Strategy
Understanding of a College's operational portfolio, its existing and potential use, likely refurbishment costs and realising opportunities is key to avoiding any costly surprises.
Strategic Master Planning
Giving you the confidence to invest in long-term decisions to achieve a sustainable future.
