Project Overview
MG Construction Services Ltd was appointed to deliver a comprehensive multi-trade enabling works package for the redevelopment of The Gracechurch Centre, with a combined contract value of £2.8 million plus VAT, including a £637,000 licensed asbestos removal package.
The project involved the integration of demolition, asbestos removal, façade alterations and structural enabling works within a live commercial environment. Careful planning, phased delivery and close coordination between specialist teams ensured the project progressed safely, efficiently and in line with the client’s redevelopment programme.
Project scope
MG Construction Services Ltd delivered a fully integrated programme of demolition and enabling works, including:
Soft Strip-Out
- Complete removal of internal partitions, suspended ceilings and floor finishes
- Removal of fixtures, fittings and redundant building components
- Isolation and removal of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services
- Soft strip back to shell condition while preserving structural integrity
Heavy Duty Demolition
- Controlled demolition of reinforced concrete structures
- Removal of internal slabs, walls and structural elements
- Specialist demolition plant and hydraulic equipment
- Temporary works and structural sequencing to ensure safe execution
Façade Works
- Controlled removal of selected façade elements
- Partial façade retention to support the redevelopment design
- Structural alterations and preparation for new external construction
- Protection of retained building elements throughout the programme
Licensed Asbestos Removal
- Full survey coordination and asbestos management
- Licensed removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
- Safe encapsulation, handling and disposal in accordance with HSE regulations
- Air monitoring, clearance testing and certification prior to subsequent construction works
Builders' Works
- Temporary structural propping and support works
- Concrete alterations and slab infill works
- Structural openings and making-good
- Preparation for new steelwork installation and follow-on construction activities
Project Results
The Gracechurch Centre enabling works package was successfully completed on programme and within budget, providing the client with a safe, compliant and fully prepared site for the next phase of redevelopment.
Project outcomes included:
- Successful delivery of a £2.8 million enabling works contract
- Completion of a £637,000 licensed asbestos removal programme fully compliant with HSE regulations
- Seamless integration of asbestos removal alongside demolition and structural enabling works
- Safe completion of complex demolition and façade alteration activities
- Full environmental compliance through responsible waste management and controlled hazardous material removal
- Zero reportable incidents or lost-time accidents throughout the project
- Effective management of a live city-centre site with minimal disruption to neighbouring businesses and the public
- Handover of a clean, structurally prepared and fully compliant site ready for redevelopment
This project demonstrates MG Construction Services Ltd’s expertise in delivering complex enabling works that combine licensed asbestos removal, structural demolition, façade alterations and builders’ works within demanding commercial environments. Our ability to coordinate multiple specialist disciplines under a single contract ensures safe, efficient delivery and a seamless transition into the next phase of construction.