project management
creative minds : practical people
creative minds : practical people
rpa:group is a leading design and construction consultancy.
- Our skill set spans Project Management
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Interior Design, Graphic Design, Branding and Architecture, all of which can be leveraged by clients to create and deliver outstanding development programmes both across the UK and worldwide.
We deliver creativity that helps brands achieve world class status and a practical mindset that ensures realistic solutions, delivered on time and on budget.
who we are and what we do
rpa:group project management has delivered almost 2000 projects in the last 5 years, with a total construction budget of well over £1 billion.
Our core strengths span retail interior fit outs and supply
chain management, as well as projects ranging from cutting edge student accommodation to schools, hotels, restaurant
chains and offices. Being part of one of the largest design
and construction consultancies in the UK, we encompass a global reach and provide specialist European knowledge.
long client relationships
We enjoy long-standing relationships with international
brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Foot Locker, New Look, Carphone Warehouse, TK Maxx and World Duty Free.
Whilst these relationships are one of our proudest achievements, we are also delighted to say that 80% of our business comes from the recommendations of clients, both big and small, who are happy to give us the enormous responsibility of delivering their projects on brief and on schedule, across the globe.
our working practice
Business is always about people – and our people are
passionate about giving clients a service that exceeds their expectations, which is why we we have been awarded the Investors in People accreditation.
For us, its all just part and parcel of our long established
working practice, but for the client, it means having a unique partner who understands their company goals and project objectives as well as they do and who delivers creative,
practical and profitable solutions on time, every time.
At the beginning of each new project we ensure that we understand a client’s brand in depth and see things from their perspective. This enables us to adopt a refreshingly well-informed and straightforward approach, providing imaginative solutions to complex problems.
So, working closely with the client is key, but we can also add something that others can’t... the ability to make informed decisions by working closely with our Architecture and Design colleagues at rpa:group. Harnessing their expert advice and relevant experience gives us the competence to see a project from a 360 degree viewpoint.
Whether we are acting independently or as part of a
client’s internal team, our offer is always underpinned
by a strong foundation in project programming, cost control and change management. Our working practices employ universally accepted process structures and
principles such as ISO 9001, PRINCE 2 and RIBA.
our services
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Project Management
Cost Consultancy
Construction Design Management
Since 2015, the appointment of a principal designer is a legal requirement for some projects.
Our highly skilled professional team have worked across all aspects of the construction industry providing an integrated service approach.
We are used to being brought on board to assist in the delivery of large roll out programmes or particularly complex projects. Our specialist project management teams work closely with our clients to deliver exceptional value.
The level of service rpa:group provides for this critical role, ensures compliance with the CDM Regulations 2015 and the requirement of the Health & Safety Executive.
Our portfolio of services also extends outside of traditional construction project management to include:
Streamlining efficiencies, reviewing design
solutions and supply chain management are all areas that we excel in and more importantly, we use our experience to deliver clarity, high quality and a perfect product on time and on budget.
• Independent Consultancy • Programme Management • Contract Administration • Change Management • Dispute Resolution
Our highly trained principal designer /
NEBOSH qualified co-ordinators ensure
all projects meet the ever growing demands of Health & Safety compliance.
Our portfolio of services also extends outside of traditional cost management to include:
• Supply Chain Management • Risk Management
• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement • Cost Auditing
• Project Audits
• Life Cycle Costing
Our experience and approach to
• Value Management
project delivery, combined with a vast scope of services, allows our clients to see the results on the bottom line.
our clients
Abba Hotels Adidas
big clients
Arcadia
Brooks Brothers Byford London
Calvin Klein Carphone Warehouse Chanel Change Group
Chelsea Football Club Foot Locker
we love them all
Goldsmiths Boutique Kamps Bakery Leon Lycee Francais New Look
small clients
Oscar de la Renta Samsung Starbucks SuitSupply
The Hummingbird Bakery
The Retail People (London 2012 Olympics)
The White Company
Tommy Hilfiger
TK Maxx
overleaf : selected projects
For more projects and in-depth
information visit our website:
therpagroup.com
Travis Perkins Watches of Switzerland
Water Babies
Projects marked with an “ ” denote work
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World Duty Free Group
independently undertaken by our Project Managers
tommy hilfiger
Above the store, we were also given responsibility to oversee
work on the brand’s Wholesale and Head Office project. This required a full fit out of a 1,550 m2 UK showroom space on the second floor and the new 700 m2 Head Office space on the third floor, at a total cost of £2.4 million.
rpa:group’s Project Management Division oversaw the delivery
of projects across the UK and Ireland, including Flagships in Dublin, London’s Regent Street and Brompton Road.
The Brompton Road location was a 1,350 m2 project with a total fit out cost of £3 million. Completed in 4
months, the project incorporated detailed structural work within an existing Victorian building and included a new staircase installation, a new shop front and three lifts.
Having successfully managed the initial fit out of the Regent Street store, we also carried out a complete refit to subsequently update it. The 1,400 m2 space required
detailed structural work and the installation of a new
cantilevered staircase from the basement to the first floor. The work was successfully completed within 4 months.
“rpa:group continue to underpin Tommy Hilfiger’s European store roll-out expansion, helping us to deliver stores that accurately reflect our brand and help us to maintain our strong position in retail fashion.”
Claire Plowman, Senior Director Retail Design
and Development, Tommy Hilfiger
london 2012
rpa:group were chosen by The Retail People to deliver all retail environments for the
London 2012 Olympic Games.
Olympics, we not only worked in partnership with the design team but also monitored approvals and mobilised contractor teams at over 100 individual locations and all this while
- keeping a strict eye on budgets and timing!
- The project management team led the process
through the initial design to the delivery of
- 100,000 sq ft of retail space ranging from Kiosks
- We are proud of our involvement in
to the world’s largest ‘Pop-up’ shop in Hyde Park the UK’s biggest ever event and of
and the 40,000 sq ft megastore in the Olympic
Park. Immersing ourselves in the spirit of the turning in a performance that exceeded our client’s expectations.
“Projects like this come along once in a lifetime, and when faced with something that important it is vital to have the right people on your team.
The leadtimes and speed involved, plus the sheer scale of the challenge, demanded military precision and a group of seasoned retail experts that would never let their eye stray from the ball, not even for a second. For me rpa:group were the natural choice.”
Simon Rider, CEO The Retail People
oscar de la renta
The rpa:group Project Management team worked alongside
our Architecture team on Oscar de la Renta’s first UK store in Mayfair London. The brand has an international reputation
for providing chic high end fashion and now has stores
in 14 locations around the globe. The 430 m2 fit out was undertaken over a four month period at a cost of £1.4 million.
The space included a vast amount of period detailing and involved the inclusion of an existing staircase to
the upper floors and the installation of a new staircase
which linked the ground and basement areas. The project was complicated by the discovery of inherent building defects and all works undertaken to remedy these were overseen by rpa:group without delay to the programme.
watches of switzerland
Aurum Holdings tasked rpa:group with managing the construction and brand installation of their new Watches of
Switzerland stores in London’s Canary Wharf and Oxford Street.
Situated on one of the UK’s busiest business and shopping thoroughfares respectively, the luxurious interior environments
feature high-end finishes such as walnut veneered panels, porcelain flooring, and a new VIP room for a truly bespoke
service. Visitors to both the Canary Wharf and Oxford Street stores can expect to experience the very best in retail luxury.
central market*
Designed by Sir Norman Foster, this 750,000m2 mixed use
development includes a 92 storey supertall residential tower, a 60
storey office tower and a 16 storey hotel tower. It accommodates
6 levels of basement parking and 500,000m2 of retail space. Since completion, this $1.5billion project has won a MAPIC EG
Retail & Future Project Award (winner BCSC International Trends category) and a RIBA International Award. rpa:group staff were
instrumental in the senior management team on this project, providing strategic project and construction management support
to the client, administering a fidic form of contract.
new york university abu dhabi*
Designed by award-winning Rafael Viñoly Architects, with a $1billion build cost, the state-of-the-art campus includes 21
buildings built to the highest specifications and featuring the
latest technology. This includes academic buildings, a library, theaters, indoor sports facilities, student and faculty residences, and laboratories. In addition, numerous outdoor sports facilities include pitches, a grandstand and an athletics track.
Covering 450,000m2 — and reaching a height of more than 50 meters, it was delivered in less than four years. The NYUAD
project was awarded the 2 Pearl Estidama rating for its design.
world duty free group
rpa:group are proud of our on-going partnership with World Duty Free Group.
Having already successfully delivered cutting edge stores at various airports throughout the UK, including Gatwick and Manchester, our most recent project
being their flagship store at London Heathrow’s Terminal 5.
In addition to understanding the requirements of the client, security and customer experience was critical. A detailed phase programme is essential to delivering a
successful project with an environment that operates 24/7. Proficient collaboration with other parties including contractors, airport
management and security and a rock solid delivery programme are intrinsic to the success of all the projects.
“We have really enjoyed working with the project management team at rpa:group.
The stunning finished store reflects the good understanding they have of our high standards for quality and timely delivery in such a unique retail environment.”
Andy Smith, Head of Retail, World Duty Free
