RLF Science and Technology Capability
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<strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>
About <strong>RLF</strong><br />
Our Values<br />
Established in 1885, Robinson Low Francis has seen so many changes in its 134-year history.<br />
Today, <strong>RLF</strong> is an independently owned Partnership, 130 strong, working across 5 UK offices. We offer an<br />
array of services to both private <strong>and</strong> public-sector clients across the whole built environment.<br />
We have an extensive track record in Cost Management, Project Management, Health & Safety,<br />
Construction Management <strong>and</strong> Building Surveying. Our expertise covers a portfolio of sectors including<br />
Residential, Private Rented Sector, Commercial Development, Education, Sports & Leisure, <strong>Science</strong> &<br />
<strong>Technology</strong>, Care, Industrial, Arts & Heritage <strong>and</strong> Mixed-use developments.<br />
At any one time, we are involved in over £2 billion worth of construction <strong>and</strong> consultancy projects.<br />
At <strong>RLF</strong>, we continue to grow from strength to strength across all our offices, we embrace change <strong>and</strong> look<br />
forward to the next 100 years in an ever-evolving construction industry.<br />
Our Vision<br />
The <strong>RLF</strong> br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> reputation is strong. We are one firm with a dynamic culture. Our people are<br />
extremely motivated, enthusiastic <strong>and</strong> fully engaged in an environment that has a tangible sense of<br />
positivity <strong>and</strong> purpose. We have perfect days created by the people we employ, who we are, what we<br />
believe in <strong>and</strong> the care <strong>and</strong> pride we have in ourselves. We are having fun, Building Futures.<br />
One<br />
Firm<br />
We work in partnership<br />
<strong>and</strong> see strength in our<br />
interdependencies.<br />
We put the firm first,<br />
knowing that in the<br />
long term this will<br />
benefit us at a local level.<br />
Pursue<br />
Excellence<br />
We strive to be better in<br />
everything we do, always<br />
looking to deliver at the<br />
highest level.<br />
performance <strong>and</strong> development of ourselves, our offices<br />
<strong>and</strong> our teams. Read more<br />
Accountable<br />
We are accountable for our actions. We take<br />
responsibility for the performance <strong>and</strong> development of<br />
ourselves, our offices <strong>and</strong> our teams.<br />
Ever<br />
Evolving<br />
We change, adapt <strong>and</strong><br />
transition with the times<br />
to ensure we move<br />
forward with the world<br />
around us.<br />
Fun<br />
Our office environment<br />
should be fun <strong>and</strong><br />
inspiring. Work should<br />
be enjoyable <strong>and</strong><br />
delivered with passion.<br />
R L F V I S I O N A N I M A T I O N<br />
Open & Communicative<br />
Sharing information, learning <strong>and</strong> engaging with people internally <strong>and</strong> externally<br />
is key to our success.<br />
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National Buried<br />
Infrastructure Facility, UoB<br />
ICR North Site Masterplan,<br />
London<br />
Client Name:<br />
<strong>RLF</strong> Role:<br />
University of Birmingham<br />
Cost Manager<br />
Client Name:<br />
<strong>RLF</strong> Role:<br />
The Institute of Cancer Research<br />
Cost Manager<br />
New purpose-built research facility comprising an industrial<br />
unit with integrated offices for University of Birmingham’s<br />
Buried Infrastructure Facility.<br />
Part of the London Cancer Hub Masterplan, this new research<br />
facility will be at the forefront to accelerate the discovery of<br />
new cancer treatments, bringing together 10,000 scientists,<br />
clinical <strong>and</strong> support staff. Consisting of approximately<br />
8,000 ft² of research, office <strong>and</strong> admin space over 4 floors, this<br />
highly serviced building contains a wide range of specialist<br />
equipment to assist in research operations.
Mechanical & Biological<br />
Waste Treatment Plant, Malta<br />
Our Services<br />
Cost<br />
Management<br />
Project<br />
Management<br />
Health<br />
& Safety<br />
Cost certainty is crucial to project<br />
success. Independent, informed<br />
advice is required to establish the<br />
right budget, select an appropriate<br />
procurement route <strong>and</strong> then to<br />
rigorously control costs through<br />
delivery.<br />
Cost management is at the heart of<br />
<strong>RLF</strong>’s business; our team is highly<br />
experienced, commercially astute<br />
<strong>and</strong> enviably well-connected.<br />
They can provide clear advice <strong>and</strong><br />
management on both local values,<br />
costs <strong>and</strong> market, <strong>and</strong> on national<br />
benchmarks, from project inception<br />
through to the final account.<br />
As costs rise <strong>and</strong> industry capacity<br />
tightens in an improving market,<br />
project managers must take the<br />
time to really underst<strong>and</strong> client <strong>and</strong><br />
project objectives <strong>and</strong> then use their<br />
experience, connections, commercial<br />
insight <strong>and</strong> leadership skills to bring<br />
them to fruition.<br />
<strong>RLF</strong>’s project managers are well<br />
qualified <strong>and</strong> richly experienced; all<br />
worked in construction, engineering,<br />
design or surveying before pursuing<br />
their project management career.<br />
We are able to offer the benefits of<br />
independent project management<br />
or a broader choice of services where<br />
the efficiencies <strong>and</strong> simplicity this<br />
brings are important.<br />
Health & safety matters present<br />
substantial risks to businesses <strong>and</strong><br />
construction projects, so having the<br />
right advisor to guide you through<br />
the plethora of regulations <strong>and</strong><br />
legislation is essential for both legal<br />
compliance <strong>and</strong> risk management.<br />
<strong>RLF</strong>’s health & safety team provide<br />
a full range of construction-based<br />
health & safety services. Our<br />
consultants develop a bespoke<br />
approach which balances detailed<br />
knowledge of requirements with<br />
the pragmatism that comes<br />
with experience.<br />
Building<br />
Surveying<br />
Construction<br />
Management<br />
Bank & Fund<br />
Monitoring<br />
Client Name: WasteServ Malta Ltd<br />
<strong>RLF</strong> Role: Project Manager<br />
The design, construction, supply, installation <strong>and</strong><br />
commissioning of a mechanical <strong>and</strong> biological waste<br />
treatment plant, to be located within the Maghtab<br />
Environmental Complex <strong>and</strong> procured on a design, build<br />
<strong>and</strong> operation basis.<br />
When making decisions relating to<br />
property investment, development<br />
or maintenance, comprehensive <strong>and</strong><br />
accurate supporting information<br />
is essential.<br />
<strong>RLF</strong>’s team of building surveyors<br />
operate across the UK <strong>and</strong> provide<br />
a broad range of investigative <strong>and</strong><br />
advisory services to property owners,<br />
occupiers, investors <strong>and</strong> developers.<br />
These services include advice on<br />
party walls <strong>and</strong> other neighbourly<br />
matters, dilapidations, turnkey<br />
delivery, planned maintenance,<br />
surveys <strong>and</strong> due diligence.<br />
Clients who are looking for greater<br />
flexibility <strong>and</strong> control over programme<br />
efficiency, quality <strong>and</strong> construction<br />
risks, may consider a consultancy<br />
approach to a directly managed<br />
construction delivery through<br />
Construction Management. This<br />
requires the whole team to actively<br />
‘manage’ the risks associated with the<br />
construction process (that are retained<br />
by the client) to maximise flexibility,<br />
adaptability <strong>and</strong> opportunity for the<br />
benefit of the client.<br />
<strong>RLF</strong> can support this delivery either<br />
through strategic consultancy, direct<br />
structuring of a construction<br />
management delivery team or<br />
provision of construction consultancy<br />
professionals to enhance a client’s<br />
own in-house delivery capability.<br />
Development is fraught with risk,<br />
so lenders want to make sure<br />
they invest wisely <strong>and</strong> that their<br />
investments are protected. <strong>RLF</strong><br />
have a nationwide team which<br />
provides monitoring services to<br />
banks <strong>and</strong> other investors to assist<br />
in the reduction of these risks.<br />
With a dedicated team <strong>and</strong><br />
a network of regional offices<br />
we take a personal approach,<br />
forming strong relationships with<br />
lenders <strong>and</strong> their borrowers <strong>and</strong><br />
developing a deep underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
of their requirements..
Offices: Birmingham / Brighton / Glasgow / London / Stevenage<br />
www.rlf.co.uk