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FUSION Projects - £20m refurbishment of Building 2 at GlaxoWellcome, Ware |
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Building 2, GlaxoWellcome Research & Development, Ware, Hertfordshire, UK. Description: |
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Description:
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Four storey laboratory and office building (including basement), constructed in three blocks with central plant serving all areas. |
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Purpose
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Restructuring, enabling the rationalisation of research and development functions following the merger of Glaxo with Wellcome. |
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Time-scale:
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Strategic decision taken in September 1995 to complete relocation of all functions to their new sites by 1st quarter 1997. |
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Attributes:
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The project team functioned as a single unit, collaboratively managing changes and selecting suitable approaches, enabling most elements to be completed 'right first time'. |
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Successes:
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All critical business deadlines were met, with the required relocation taking place in February and March 1997. A £3 million reduction in the initial estimate of works was achieved. Flexible and adaptable facilities were produced, which completely met the needs of the users and have continued to meet their changing needs. No claims or contractual correspondence were produced. The project resulted in about one twentieth of the normal level of paperwork. Getting it 'right first time' saved some 15,000 man-hours and associated materials. An estimated £3-4 million was saved in variations and claims. Final accounts were agreed before project completion. All team partners made a profit. |
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