Fortis

Location
Aldermanbury Square, EC2

Size
170,000 sq ft

Industry
Finance

Client Objectives

To fit the building out in the minimum amount of time to take advantage of the rent free period and at the same time work within a fixed budget for the fitting out and consultants’ fees.

The Project

Interactive Space was engaged in Project Management and Cost Control of the professional team and specialists for the fitting out of the new office space across 13 floors including the management of the migration of 1250 staff into the new building on a phased basis. The professional team consisted of Designers, M&E Engineers, IT Consultants, Planning Supervisors, Building Control, Catering Consultants and Structural Engineers.

The procurement of the key trades was managed on a 2 stage tender basis in order to get specialist contractors on site quickly and working with the professional team. Facilities that were created include: 350 position dealing floor, 5,500 sq ft data centre, on floor comms rooms, open plan space to a single space standard, Client dining and meeting areas, purpose designed reception area.