SOLUTIONS FOR PUBLIC CLIENTS

‘Best Value' is defined as the optimum combination of Quality and Whole Life Cost. The pressure of achieving “best value” on projects, as well as complying with all current legislation and Government initiatives calls for an integrated and well informed professional team.

Treasury guidelines require that PFI and design and build are considered as procurement routes over the conventional alternatives. At JPA we have acted for Central Government Departments and Local Authorities on over 70 design and build projects, from developing employers requirements to final handover.

Both Central and Local Government tend to lead the way in terms of innovation, both in terms of building design and procurement methodology. We have been working with our public client's for over 10 years to provide sustainable and low energy buildings to reduce their impact on the environment, and to minimise running costs in the long term.

A selection of areas in which we area able to add value to public projects are identified below:

• Best value
• Understanding of strategic objectives
• Sustainable and low energy design
• DQI (Design Quality Indicator)
• BREEAM
• Impact of regulations
• Budget costs
• Full mechanical, electrical and public health design services
• Expert knowledge of procurement routes
• Acoustics
• Thermal Modelling