Nearly 70 people attended an early morning seminar at Komedia in Bath. Attracted by the venue, one of our projects, and the prospect of a River Cottage breakfast and entertainment from the Natural Theatre Company, they came to hear how Stubbs Rich had cut 40% off the cost of a new laboratory and offices project for Oxford University.  The project has just won a Value award and Project of the Year from Constructing Excellence.

This value-focused agenda is not some 2009 post-recession bandwagon, it is deeply embedded in the practice’s DNA.  Over the last 25 years, we have learnt how to cut costs and reduce risks and at the same time make buildings better and more client-focused.  We have done it for Oxford University, for developer MEPC, and retailer IKEA.  Having found out how to do it, we know we can do it again.

 Here are some of the comments from delegates…

“I think you have a good and honest business model which is evidently bearing fruit.”

“I am a convert to your brand of clever design made simple.”

“Very much enjoyed your talk, particularly the bit about the client brief at the outset.”

We are considering rerunning the seminar in early 2010, please let us know if you would like to receive an invitation. We would of course be delighted to work with you on any projects where a ‘cheap and clever’ design is needed.  We can also provide short-term consultancy advice to bring over-budget projects back into line.