Case Studies

Commercial Project Management At Jonathan Cornes Associates, we offer bespoke outstanding commercial core services in Commercial Project Management and Design; Dilapidation; and Building Surveying. We are proud to work alongside clients on a number of projects, and have done so for the last fourteen years. We also pride ourselves on the superb professional relationships we build with those we work for and/or alongside: Because what we do at JCA isn’t just about buildings. It’s about people, too….. We have successfully worked alongside The St David Group before, and our latest joint project is an exciting one located in [...]

The Old Telephone Exchange, Wimbledon At JCA, all projects we undertake are different. That’s why the services we offer are, and have to be, bespoke. Offering outstanding commercial core services in Commercial Project Management and Design; Dilapidation; and Building Surveying, JCA have 14 years of experience and expertise in these key areas. Indeed, visit www.jcassociates.co.uk to see the full range of what we can do for/with your company. …….and we love a project at JCA. So, when long-standing client, commercial landlord Gregory Wilson, contacted us regarding an office refurbishment in Wimbledon SW19, it was right up our street. [...]

Dilapidations Overview Dilapidations are part of a legal procedure based on any breaches of covenant in the lease, relating to the condition of the property. The repairs required during or at the end of a commercial lease are referred to as dilapidations and can include repair, redecoration and full reinstatement back to the original layout. Dilapidations are a complex and specialist field. Jonathan Cornes Associates is a firm of chartered building surveyors working with investors, developers and occupiers in both the public and private sectors across the UK. Our team has extensive experience of small and large [...]

Expertly Managed Office Fit Out Interior Design & Implementation When considering carrying an office fit out or refurbishment of your premises the natural instinct is to consider managing the works yourself in the belief that it will both save you money and ensure your get exactly what you are expecting due to the hands on approach. This may well be the case in an ideal world however below are 10 points that should be considered before managing a project yourself: You may be an expert in your own field of work however do you have the [...]

Commercial Facilities Management Services Sign up for a 1 year Property Management and we will include a free 5 Year Maintenance Plan if you take up this offer Commercial Maintenance We provide for reactive and planned building facilities management services on commercial offices, industrial estates and corporate tenants nationally with offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Stoke on Trent. Our highly experienced team offer fast responsive and planned maintenance works on all aspects of building, electrical, security and mechanical works. Are you always reacting instead of planning, well stop and [...]

Project Monitoring from Jonathan Cornes Associates (JCA) The first choice for an independent project monitor Jonathan Cornes Associates has a team of chartered surveyors working nationally. Our headquarters is located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and we also have offices in Manchester, Birmingham and London. Our knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing lending criteria for high street commercial lending, bridging finance and mezzanine financiers, makes us the ideal choice of independent project monitor. Financing a development project will always carry some level of risk for the lender. However, thanks to our expertise and years of experience in project monitoring, [...]

Padstow Townhouse Sweet dreams - Great British Menu chef opens dessert-themed B&B Talented chef Paul Ainsworth has built a credible reputation at Number 6, his Michelin starred restaurant located in the Cornish town of Padstow. One of the country’s finest chefs, Paul has now extended his offering to include accommodation, opening six exquisitely designed suites in a newly renovated Georgian townhouse, just a stone’s throw from his restaurant. As a chef, Paul has quite the pedigree, working for Gordon Ramsey, Gary Rhodes and Marcus Wareing. Most recently, he has appeared as [...]

Case study: Residential Project Management Jon and Debra Heylings wanted to unlock the full potential of their house. Like most people considering renovation, they weren’t sure where to begin - or what was possible. The 2-storey, flat-roofed property was nestled in the Staffordshire countryside, with uninterrupted views of the Welsh mountains. Keen to enlarge and enhance their two bedroom, two bathroom home, the couple asked our project managers to help open their eyes to the possibilities. After researching the history of the house, we discovered what was feasible structurally and put a series of ideas forward [...]

Case study: Dilapidations support for landlords If a property is falling into disrepair then works can be undertaken by the landlord and charged back to the tenant This was a more complicated and lengthier dilapidations process and took over twelve months before it was successfully concluded. Once again, our expertise, professionalism and communication skills were key as, unbeknown to the landlord, much of the property had been mothballed. “ Every dilapidations process is different. That's because people are different, companies are different, stakeholders are different and buildings are different ...” Jonathan Cornes, Managing Director [...]