Completion of CAT A refurbishment in Reading

Propitas were appointed as project managers and cost consultants for this scheme on behalf of Boultbee Brooks Real Estate. The property comprises an office building located in the central Conservation Area of Reading, opposite the mainline train station. The property is formed of a 1970s concrete frame … Read More

Propitas’ annual summer event at the London Rally School

For our annual summer event, the Propitas Directors and several much-valued clients enjoyed a great day rally driving at the London Rally School in Oxfordshire. After a high adrenaline day on the circuit, all attendees enjoyed a wonderful meal and overnight stay at the luxurious … Read More

TW Planning Application has now been submitted

Propitas have been assisting Altitude Real Estate in a project management capacity over the past year to bring forward development plans on the former ABC Cinema site in Tunbridge Wells. A detailed planning application has now been submitted for an exciting mixed use development for … Read More

Works Start at Genesis One

Contractors have been appointed to carry out a £1.7 million Cat A refurbishment of a 35,000 sq ft office building at Genesis Business Park, Woking. Having project managed a number of schemes in the past five years at this business park owned by Northwood Investors … Read More

Propitas Appoint QS Director

Phil Sheepy joins Propitas as a Director, where he will lead the quantity surveying and cost management function nationally. Phil will be introducing new clients to Propitas, as well as developing the service offered to existing and new clients. Phil has over twenty-five years’ experience … Read More

Waterstones, 41 High Street, Alton

Having been engaged to critically assess the original works scheme, Propitas have successfully reduced the project value by more than £100,000, and halved the contract programme. This has been achieved by careful redesign and value engineering in relation to the extent of structural repairs. Following … Read More

Serviced Office Scheme Completed

Propitas have certified completion of Pure Office’s latest serviced office facility in Port Solent, Portsmouth. Having only been appointed to commence the design in September 2016, the multi million pound scheme has been delivered on time and within budget, with the first tenants taking occupation … Read More

Nationwide coverage

It’s been a busy start to the year for the Propitas team, with new instructions being taken on properties in such far-flung locations as Edinburgh, Carlisle, Durham, Poole, Middlesborough, Exeter, Cardiff, Felixstowe and Weston-super-Mare, in addition to the more common locations in the South East, … Read More

New Appointment in Birmingham

Mark Wadman joins Propitas as an Associate, moving from Altus Group where he was responsible for all building surveying services on a national basis. Mark will continue to grow Propitas’ budding relationship with Altus Group across the UK, and continues to assist a number of … Read More

Practical Completion of Second Floor, Building 4

Propitas have sucessfully completed the Cat A and B refurbishment works of the second floor. The project involved the subdivision and fit out of a 10,500 sq ft office floor, including the relocation of three tenants… Read More

Fire in Exeter City Centre

A major fire broke out at The Royal Clarence hotel (believed to be England’s oldest) last year and caused extensive damage to adjoining properties. As is often the case, much water damage was also caused due to the efforts of the fire brigade to contain … Read More

Propitas appointed to refurbish Grade II Listed property

Propitas have been appointed as Project Manager and Cost Consultant for Nub & Ho Properties Limited on the Cat A refurbishment of 12 St Paul’s Square, Birmingham. The property comprises a Grade II listed office building located in the Jewellery Quarter Conservation Area. The property … Read More

London and Birmingham Office Moves

Propitas held two events in November to celebrate the relocation of our London and Birmingham offices. To celebrate the London move, clients and colleagues spent the afternoon at Hixter Bankside, which is conveniently located on the ground floor of our new office in the Metal … Read More

JCT Minor Works 2016 Edition is Released

The JCT Minor Works Edition 2016 has now officially been launched, to be closely followed by the other suites of contracts which are set to be released family by family. New features within the Minor Works 2016 Edition include: Incorporation of the provisions of the … Read More

Refurbishment of Viewpoint One, Bracknell

Viewpoint One is a modern office building located in the business district of Bracknell and totalling 34,000ft2. Following the freehold acquisition of the property, Boultbee Brooks Real Estate appointed Propitas to Project Manage the necessary refurbishment work. As part of the refurbishment design development, we … Read More

Completion of Phase 2B, Brewery Square, Dorchester

Brewery Square is an exicting new build development site in the heart of Dorchester, providing a residential led mixed use development. After several years of planning, design and construction, contractor Galliford Try are completing the phased handover of new build residential blocks. Propitas have been … Read More