Wyoming Chambers 175 Macquarie St, Sydney Facade Conservation Project 2015/16
The challenge of repairing and conserving a tenanted heritage building created many concerns for us. We needed to manage the technicalities of the work, time & cost whilst keeping tenants able to run their businesses. It was essential to engage an expert to work on “our side” from tender, through execution, handover and warranty. Jasper Swann had previously conducted surveys and provided restoration scope advice for the owners. The decision to engage Jasper to document the requirements and run the tender process was an easy one, and his ability to educate us as the building owners on the process was great. The owners were committed to maintaining the fabric of the building having owned it for many generations, and Jasper’s experience and commitment to the right heritage result was a perfect fit. Through the tender process it became obvious that Jasper was the right fit to manage the project on behalf of the owners. Projects such as this are never completely predictable, and Jasper was able to manage both the contractors and communication with the owners across scope, risk, WH&S and variations, all whilst minimising disruption to tenants. All contractor claims were reviewed and managed by Jasper before being presented to the owners for payment. The balance between agreed scope and variations was managed in real time, which avoided unnecessary debates between the owners and the contractors. The entire project was completed within an acceptable timeframe and budget, and whilst I hope Jasper will be retired before any future work at Wyoming is required, I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone undertaking any aspects of such a heritage conservation project.
Andrew Spencer
Chief Operating Officer
Albert Investments Pty Limited