Construction & Factory Build
Tailored Construction Solutions
The following outlines a typical approach, but each construction project is tailored to meet its unique objectives, purpose, and specifications:
Turnkey factory builds to suit specific environments
Extensions
Demolitions
Factory reconfiguration
Factory relocations
• Project Lifecycle
The Construction Pathway
A structured, phase-by-phase approach ensuring precision, compliance, and seamless delivery from strategic definition to final handover.
Business Case & Strategic Definition
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Define production capacity, product mix, and growth forecast
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Develop financial model (CAPEX, OPEX, ROI)
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Confirm location strategy and logistics model
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Generate preliminary project scope
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Establish high-level programme timeline
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Feasibility & Site Assessment
Select architects and third-party contractors for design and engineering services
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Procure design contracts to progress through RIBA Stages 1–5
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Prepare for novation of selected architects and contractors to the main construction company once appointed​
Conduct site surveys (geotechnical, environmental, utilities capacity)
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Review planning constraints and regulatory considerations
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Analyse infrastructure availability
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Perform risk assessment and cost benchmarking
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Concept Design & Contractor Selection (RIBA Stage 1–2)
Generate the project plan and risk management
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Define the project internal and external team members and responsibilities
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Develop factory layout and process flow
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Define structural concept and building envelope
Identify utilities loads (power, gas, water, HVAC, refrigeration)
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Establish initial automation and equipment strategy and footprint
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Submit the Pre-planning application
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Planning & Statutory Approvals
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Conduct environmental, ecology, highways and other impact assessments if applicable
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Submit planning application
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Review fire strategy and building regulations
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Receive the approved planning permission and managed the Discharge of Conditions
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Detailed Design & Engineering (RIBA Stage 3–4)
Structural and civil engineering calculations
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Detailed MEP design
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Process and utilities integration design
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Automation and controls architecture definition
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Prepare technical specifications for procurement phase
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Procurement & Contract Structuring
Select procurement route (Traditional, Design & Build, EPC, JCT, etc)
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Generate the User Requirements Specification and Tendring Design package
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Tender main contractor and specialist contractors’ packages
Novate architects and third-party contractors to the main construction company, if applicable.
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Negotiate contracts (JCT, NEC, etc.)
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Groundworks & Civil Construction
Notify regulators (e.g., F10 under CDM in the UK)
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Site preparation, Construction Phase and enabling works
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Foundations and drainage installation
Structural frame erection
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Building envelope and roofing
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MEP & Utilities Installation
Electricity / Power Supply
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Water Supply
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Compressed Air Systems
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Steam / Hot Water
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Gas Supply
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Refrigeration & Chilled Systems
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Wastewater & Drainage Systems
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Fire Protection Systems
Communication & Control Utilities
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Telecommunications / IT Networks
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Automation & Control Systems
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Building Management Systems (BMS)
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Gas Extraction / Ventilation Systems
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Renewable / Sustainable Utilities
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Compressed Refrigerants
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Hydraulic & Pneumatic Utilities
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Process Equipment & Automation Integration
Machinery installation
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Robotic and automation systems integration
PLC/SCADA implementation
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Safety interlocks and compliance systems
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Commissioning & Validation
Mechanical and electrical testing
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Process validation and performance trials
Integrated systems testing
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Operator training
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Handover & Legal Compliance
As-built documentation
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Health & Safety file
O&M manuals
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Final regulatory certification
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