6 October 2025
SHW - CAT A Office Refurb - Project Completed!
Building Consultancy, Business Space, Commercial, Offices, SHW News
SHW are pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 of a major CAT A office refurbishment, where SHW’s Building Consultancy Team supported Schroders, from dilapidations through to handover of high-quality workspace at Lanchester and Invicta House, Trafalgar Place, Brighton.
Responsibilities included:
Dilapidation:
- Preparing and negotiating a successful financial settlement with the outgoing tenant.
Employer’s Agent:
- Overseeing delivery from start to finish, ensuring quality, budget, and programme were maintained.
Contract Administration:
- Managing contractual obligations and ensuring smooth delivery for the client.
Cost Consultancy:
- Providing budget advice, cost planning, and financial oversight throughout.
The project involved the provision of 14,000 sq ft of CAT A office space as well as an additional 11,000 sq ft of flexible and hi-spec plug and play suites. Works included strip out back to shell and core, the complete replacement of MEP services, including a decentralised VRF system, and new "superloo" washroom facilities.
In accordance with the client's ESG policies the works also achieved an EPC B rating and BREEAM "Very Good" accreditation.
This refurbishment combines technical performance, occupier flexibility, and ESG alignment, ensuring the building is both market-ready and future-proof.
