Construction of Hotels in London

Andrew Taylor BA BArch RIBADirector of Business Development

Hotels sector

Over 10,000 hotel rooms world wideOver 52 different Hotel Brands19 Hotel Brands in London alone

What makes London different ?

Tight sites No accessSecurityRestricted deliveryMulti storey Size of the market

What makes London different ?All of these issues are relevant on most projects.

Logistics

Small delivery loadsFrequent deliveries Holding station out of the cityPre book slotsGoods in separateWaste out

Parking bays Utility works

Access/ site set up

MayfairKensingtonMust look good

Westminster Can block pavement cover

City Multiple entrances

Neighbours

Impact of ConstructionReputation and Brand protection.

Sites can be above or near TubelinesUnderpavement/ basements / sewersThere are implications for crane lifts

Maintain the Clients reputation Party wall agreements Notification of deliveriesAcoustic issues

Communication at all times Daily ?Weekly Information flyers Web sites

Supply chain selection

Quality deliverersClient friendlyLondon savvy

Thank you for listening

Logistics

Access /site

Neighbours

Supply chain