Introduction.
Established in 1998, Fulkers Bailey Russell is a construction consultancy firm offering tailored solutions to clients investing in construction and property within the public and private sectors.
We offer a multidisciplinary service comprising project management, cost management, building surveying, architecture and consultancy services for new build, refurbishment, repair, and upgrade projects. As part of a project team, or as a bespoke one-stop service, we strive to assist our clients in delivering successful and valuable developments.
Fulkers provides a no-nonsense, flexible, result-orientated service: A modern, forward thinking and professional practice, we value each of our clients. It is our objective to maintain a business which offers value for money and allows director attention on all projects.
What we do.
We place people, both clients and employees, at the centre of our business ethos and differentiate ourselves from the competition through our management style and culture.
This empowers our employees within an environment that encourages continuous improvement through sharing knowledge and best practice, challenge and innovation.
Our People.
Our people are passionate and dedicated to providing the best independent and innovative solutions to all our clients’ projects in a team environment that breeds success and leaves clients feeling that they have got more than they expected. Our ISO 9001 certification is testament to the quality of our service, systems and standards and our B-Corp certification demonstrates our commitment to making a positive impact in all that we do.
Our Services.
Multi-Disciplinary
Through partnership with our approved suppliers, we are able to provide a holistic multi-disciplinary service which includes, but is not limited to:
Acoustic Engineering, Architectural Design, BIM, Civil and Structural Engineering, Digital Surveying, Energy Design, Fire Management, Laser Scanning and Point Cloud, Lift Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Workplace Consultancy
Project Management
Change Management, Clerk of Works, Construction Project Management, Contract Administration, Design Management, Employer’s Agent, Energy Projects, Facilities Planning, Masterplanning, MEP Projects, Migration Management, Procurement, Programming and Scheduling, Project Governance and Control, Supply Chain Management
We are responsible for delivering a range of construction projects, all our services are geared to reduce risk, give greater certainty and to provide the best value for clients. This is why we develop our business around people.
Our people take time to understand your business and share their knowledge with the aim of generating fresh ideas. By blending our people, systems and construction market knowledge with our company, we customise our services to meet your requirements.
Cost Management
Bank Monitoring, Budget Advice, Budget Benchmarking, Building Cost Reinstatement Valuation, Cash Flow Analysis, Commercial Governance, Construction Cost Control, Contract Documentation, Design Cost Control, Development Appraisal, Due Diligence and Feasibility, Masterplanning, MEP Cost Control, Procurement Strategy, Project Monitoring, Tender Documentation, Value Management, Whole Life Cost Modelling
Building Surveying
Access Consultancy, Acquisition Surveys, Clerk of Works, Condition Surveys, Contract Administration, Defect Analysis, Design, Extension and Refurbishment, Dilapidations, Due Diligence Surveys, Employer’s Agent, Energy Efficiency, Feasibility Studies, Fire Door and Compartment Surveys, Fire Risk Assessments, Historic Building Conservation, Lead Consultant, Licence to Alter Party Walls, Planned Maintenance Surveys, Risk Management, Sustainable Construction, Whole Life Cycle Costings
Inspections, Contractor
Designer / H&S Architecture
CDM Advisor, Safety Advice, Safety Auditing,
Monitoring
Principal
Advisor, Designer BIM, Building Design, Contract Administration, Design, Extension and Refurbishment, Energy Efficiency, Feasibility Studies, Interior Design, Lead Consultant Services, New Build, Sustainable Construction
Project, Programme and Portfolio Management Decarbonisation
Baseline Management, Commercial Management, Data Analyst, Governance, Process Improvement and Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Schedule Management, Strategic and Data Driven Reporting
Asset and Utilisation Reviews, Carbon Cost Tool, Carbon vs Cost, Fabric Condition, Funding Opportunities, Programme Strategy, Whole Life Cycle
Building Safety
Building Regs
Principal
Designer, Condition Reports, Design Management, Fire Door Inspections and Maintenance Programming, Fire Door Upgrades and Replacements, Golden Thread, Preparing Building Safety Case, Quality Control Management, Reviewing FRAEW’s, Structural/ Cladding/Fire Remediation
Big enough to cut it, small enough to care.
About Us.
Since the company was founded we have grown into a multidisciplinary consultancy with over 170 employees. Fully owned by three equity partners, we are not restricted by corporate red tape, we are able to take an agile and flexible approach to react to our clients needs quickly.
Strong, visible leadership from our senior teams ensures a personable approach and outstanding service delivery. We are big enough to cut it and small enough to care.
ESG.
Fulkers are a Certified B Corporation, verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Becoming a B Corp was a huge achievement for our company and is validation of our long-standing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
We have also been awarded the Prestigious Silver Rating from EcoVadis, an internationally recognised sustainability platform that evaluates companies across a range of criteria, including environment, human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practises. The Silver Medal places Fulkers in the top 25% of all assessed companies and recognises our commitment to sustainable business practices.
“While B Corp focuses on our holistic corporate responsibility, EcoVadis offers a detailed analysis of our operating practices and supply chain, aiding targeted improvements. Together, they enhance our credibility and demonstrate a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, fostering trust with our clients, stakeholders and partners. Having both accreditations reinforces our dedication to comprehensive sustainability practices across both internal operations and external collaborations. We are one of very few companies to hold both accreditations.”
Sam Bailey, Partner
Our Commitment.
To create awareness.
Share knowledge and resource.
Use of more sustainable materials and practices.
Development of our focus on sustainable procurement process/ policy.
Develop our corporate social responsibility procurement process / policy.
Invest in people and suppliers.
Ensure sustainability is at the forefront of all client conversations.
To lead by example. Staff training.
Develop our KPI’s to reflect the above.
Audley Mote House.
AUDLEY RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Location: Kent
Value: Confidential
The Fulkers team have been involved with various Audley Retirement Village schemes.
Audley Mote House Retirement Village comprises 101 cottages and apartments providing independent living accommodation for an over 55s community. It is set in the 450 acre Mote Park near the village of Bearsted in Kent.
The focal point of the development is the restored Grade II* listed Georgian mansion. This provides administration services and communal facilities and in surrounding buildings the Audley Club provides restaurant and bar facilities, fitness studio, library, activity rooms and a swimming pool.
Evaluation of the refurbishment works was challenging because, due to the structural instability of the retained building stock, access was not allowed. Major structural enhancement was required to fit out and extend the existing building shells to suit the proposed layout and facilities. Extensive adaptation was required to make the upper floors accessible to residents with movement difficulties.
New buildings and extensions to existing buildings complimented the livery of the façade of the existing building stock and this created a cost premium. A stunning but cost-effective landscape was created through the retention and utilisation of mature soft landscaping on the site and selective use of premium hard landscape materials – all set against the impressive backdrop of Mote Park.
Audley Clevedon.
The Audley Clevedon Retirement Village comprises 90 cottages and apartments providing independent living accommodation for an over 55s community. It is set in 23 acres in Ben Rhydding, close to Ilkley.
The focal point of the development is Clevedon House, a restored Victorian school and this houses the Audley Club. It provides administration services and communal facilities including restaurant, bar, fitness studio, library, activity rooms and a swimming pool.
Significant cost was incurred in the refurbishment of the school to create the living accommodation therein.
Major structural enhancement was required to fit out and extend the shell to suit the proposed layout and facilities and extensive adaptation was required to make the upper floors accessible to residents with movement difficulties.
The external façade had to be maintained so improved thermal efficiency had to be created to the inner face of the envelope.
New buildings and extensions to existing buildings complimented the livery of the Audley Club façade and this created a cost premium. A stunning landscape was created through the retention and utilisation of mature soft landscaping on the site and selective use of premium hard landscape materials, all set against the impressive backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales.
Audley St Elphin’s Park.
The Fulkers team were involved with this 14 acre Retirement Village set in the Heart of the Derbyshire Dales.
Audley St Elphin’s Park comprises 127 cottages and apartments providing independent living accommodation for an over 55s community.
The focal point of the development is the restored Victorian Gothic school at its centre – the Audley Club. This provides administration services and communal facilities including restaurant, bar, fitness studio, library, activity rooms and a swimming pool.
Significant cost was incurred in the refurbishment of the school to create the Club. Major structural enhancement was required to fit out and extend the shell to suit the proposed layout and facilities.
Extensive adaptation was required to make the upper floors accessible to residents with movement difficulties. The external façade had to be maintained, so improved thermal efficiency had to be created to the inner face of the envelope.
New buildings on the site complimented the livery of the Audley Club façade and this created a cost premium. A stunning but cost-effective landscape was created through the retention and utilisation of mature soft landscaping on the site and selective use of premium hard landscape materials. The rural aspect of the development created challenges. Prior to any works being undertaken, various invasive species had to be cleared. The refurbishment programme had to contend with the presence of several bat roosts and an active badger sett had to be maintained and protected during the works.
AUDLEY RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Location: Kent
Value: Confidential
Luxury Care Homes.
Location: UK
Value: £45m
Two real estate investment firms (Apache Capital and Maria Mallaband) teamed up to create up to eight luxury five-star care homes, with the primary focus being on patients suffering from dementia. The Fulkers team have been involved in three of these projects throughout affluent locations across the South East of England, monitoring and overseeing the works on behalf of the investor (Apache Capital).
The first of these projects was the £5.5m new build in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. The high end specification care home offered the following features for residents; 53 en-suite bedrooms, resident and visitor café, cinema room, hair dressing salon and library.
The second site is located in Canterbury, Kent. The project was a £5m new build offering 60 en-suite bedrooms to an elegant hotel standard. The main features included a café, quiet lounge, dining rooms, garden room, spa and roof top terrace.
The third and final site is located in Bisley near Woking. The project was another £5m new build, creating 60 en-suite ground floor bedrooms for residents, including café, garden and residents kitchenette.
APACHE CAPITAL, MARIA MALLABAND
Mulberry Court.
LIFESTYLE RESIDENCES
Location: London
Value: £8m
Fulkers are currently delivering the Lifestyle Residences scheme that comprises the demolition of an existing housing unit and the construction of Mulberry Court, a new dedicated 34 apartment block in Hampton Wick which will provide a high standard of living for occupants.
The land is owned by a Catholic church charity who will retain and landowner rights while our client, Lifestyle Residences, will provide a turnkey solution and operate the building upon completion.
Each apartment will have separate living and sleeping quarters with a kitchen, balcony and bathroom as well as communal rooms and landscaped gardens.
The scheme is designed to give occupants a long term home for their retirement years.
Various McCarthy & Stone Projects.
MCCARTHY & STONE
Location: UK
Value: £31m
Fulkers Bailey Russell (Fulkers) have been supporting McCarthy and Stone on a portfolio of Retirement Living developments located in South East England, including:
- Edward Place, Walton-on-Thames
- Elgar Place, Maidenhead
- Goldfinch House, Chipstead
- Shepheards House, Chislehurst
- Elkington House, Dover
Projects ranged from 26 to 54 one and two-bed apartments traditionally built over three to four levels including resident’s facilities and security installations comprising communal lounge and restaurant, hair salon and guest suite. All apartments featured a fully fitted and easily accessible kitchen, and a walk-in shower, security including intruder alarms and a camera entry system.
The client offers a uniform product that allows for the same specification to be implemented regionally. This was continually reviewed with suppliers and subcontractors to keep pace with market trends and to drive down costs to achieve best value.
The process of tendering included a standard specification that all parties were already familiar with and projects could commence with a high level of cost certainty at day one.
Fulkers worked closely with the client and design team on the project, adding value through the following:
- Key stage sign off: A number of meetings were arranged with the project team to set actions and timelines for the delivery of design information for procurement. Review and sign off meetings were then held prior to progressing to the next stage
- Lessons learnt from previous projects: McCarthy and Stone had suffered some problematic projects and the board were keen that mistakes were not repeated on future projects. To facilitate this close out meetings were held with the site team including key trade contractors.
- Establishing correct budgets: Fulkers were involved heavily in finalising accounts on historic problematic projects and the knowledge gained in establishing true end costs was used with providing budgets for new projects.
- Risk management: Prior to acquiring land a risk register for the planned project would be produced and scored in respect of severity and likelihood. The risk register was then updated with risks being removed and added as appropriate.
- Value management: McCarthy and Stone were keen ensure that not only products being specified were appropriate but also the method of procurement was the most efficient. Consideration was given to the trade contractor’s current commitments and ability, providing packages commercially beneficial to undertake versus splitting packages for low risk elements.
Osbourne Grove Nursing Home.
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY
Location: London
Value: £8m
Fulkers is currently working with the London Borough of Haringey to increase and improve upon their care facilities within the Borough. The majority of the Council’s patients are treated outside of the Borough, therefore Fulkers is working on a project to refurbish/demolish and extend an existing 32-bed nursing home that has the potential to more than double its existing occupancy.
The existing building was only completed in 2007, however the designs at the time didn’t consider the change in the Borough’s demands, resulting in a building that is unfit for purpose. Fulkers has been tasked with improving the facilities within the nursing home, to cater for patients with higher care needs (e.g. alzheimer’s, dementia and autism). Increasing the capacity of the nursing home to meet current and projected demand and ensuring the designs consider the long-term aspirations of the Council to meet potential changes of use of the building in the future.
The project poses many different challenges, namely as the handful of existing residents need to remain in-situ during the project and ensuing they receive a high level of uninterrupted care throughout. The project budget hasn’t been confirmed yet however it is envisaged that works to the building will be in the region of £8m.
Older Adults Inpatient Unit.
Location: London
Value: Confidential
We provided ‘one-stop’ professional services for the repair, alteration and refurbishment of Chelsham House, a 25 bedroom Acute Older Adults Inpatient Unit at The Royal Bethlem Hospital for The South London & Maudsley Foundation NHS Trust.
We originally provided advice on internal dampness that had affected all of the en-suite shower rooms. As the required remedial works were extensive and would necessitate decanting the unit for a period of time to complete the works, we were further instructed to fully refurbish the unit.
This included refurbishment of bedrooms, en-suite facilities and communal areas, the installation of a nurse call system throughout and associated works, the extension and refurbishment of the kitchen and dining room, the provision of a new nurse base and upgrading of staff areas and offices.
As the unit had to be decanted, we were challenged to complete this work within a limited programme to reduce the impact for the vulnerable elderly patients. To achieve this, our approach was to implement a fast track procurement process. We also specified the use of quick drying materials and fast track methods of construction.
SOUTH LONDON & MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST