Police Headquarters, Leatherhead
Our Client – Police Federation of England and Wales

Hickton was initially contracted only until the main building structure was complete, however, the client was so impressed with the benefits of our Clerk of Works that our contract was extended through to final fit out stages. Furthermore, the client independently nominated us for an industry award.

The new headquarters has one of the greatest number of solar panels of any building in the UK and the design sought to achieve the highest energy efficiency levels possible.  

Sage HQ
Our Client – id Partnership
Value - £60 million

Hickton played an important role in creating the magnificent Sage Headquarters near Newcastle with one of Hickton's highly skilled Clerks of Works as a key member of the project team. 

He supported the whole team's commitment to outstanding design, build quality, ecological integrity and economic performance and ensured that the highest standards were consistently maintained. The Clerk of Works was highly commended for his work at the ICOW awards.

Redcar & Cleveland College
Our Client – Tribal Project Management
Value - £25 million

Redcar and Cleveland College commissioned a major new build to create a main campus building.  The modern design optimised many natural features to add to the sustainability of the building.

Our Clerk of Works services were employed on this site from the early stages of the construction phase.  This early involvement contributed towards minimal snagging upon project completion.

The Wolfson Molecular Imaging Centre
Our Client – Gleeds
Value - £22million

This pioneering centre is sited at the Christie Hospital in Manchester and serves thousands of patients every year. It was essential that the four-storey, 3600m² building met exacting specifications and standards.

Our Clerk of Works integrated with the project team to deliver a building that has fulfilled its design potential and created worldwide interest.

'Curve' Performing Arts Centre, Leicester
Our Client – Leicester City Council
Value - £60 million

Leicester Performing Arts Centre commonly known as 'Curve' was recently completed to critical acclaim.  The building which houses performance space and retail space is hoped to provide the catalyst for further regeneration in the city.

The building which was designed by renowned architect Rafael Vinoly, is surrounded entirely by glass making the stage open to public gaze from street level.  

Sunderland Swimming Pools
Our Client – Sunderland City Council
Value - £19.8 million

Hetton-le-Hole Coalfields Swimming Pool and Silksworth Community Pool, completed at the end of January, were built to the highest standards, meeting both FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation) and the Amateur Swimming Association’s requirements.

 Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre is a brand new facility, again with a 25m swimming pool, along with eight indoor and five outdoor tennis courts, Wellness Centre and meeting room facilities as well as a newly refurbished lounge and cafe area.

Commissioned by Sunderland City Council and working closely with Pellikaan, Hickton Clerk of Works ensured that both projects complied with the architect’s specification, British Standards and requirements of the client.

New and refurbished Substations
Our Client – National Grid Plc

Hickton have worked with National Grid plc for many years as engineers’ representatives on sites throughout the UK. Our representatives are responsible for a wide range of quality and safety issues, helping National Grid to enforce the exacting standards required on their projects. 

Blackheath
Our Client – Transport for London

When part of the eastbound carriageway of the A2 Blackheath Hill in South East London collapsed our services were requested. On investigation it was discovered that the road is built close to chalk quarry workings dating back to the 1600’s.

Hickton's Clerk of Works inspected the complex investigations and ground monitoring. He also oversaw the stabilisation and grouting of a 200 metre length of road. This involved drilling and grouting holes up to 20 metres deep, the reinstatement of underground services and a further 300 metres of road construction.

Eco-Homes, Wath-Upon-Dearne
Our Client – Johnnie Johnson Housing

Hickton supplied two Clerks of Works on this project which involved the construction of 20 new homes given a BREEAM   rating of ‘Excellent’.

The project offered unique challenges as a result of the environmental features incorporated into the new homes, including photovoltaic panels.  Our work on site helped this widely acclaimed project run to programme.

Hyde Bus Station
Our Client – GMPTE
Value - £3.7 million

Hickton played an important role in the development of the new bus station – one of several contemporary interchanges built by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive.

Building on the site of the old bus station demanded the skilled management of major logistical and public safety issues. With a wealth of experience in projects of this kind, Hickton was able to help the client achieve best quality and value for money.

Sutton Bonington Campus
Our Client – Opal Property Group
Value - £19.5 million

The Sutton Bonington Campus is home to the University of Nottingham School of Biosciences and School of Veterinary Medicine & Science.

Hickton was commissioned by Nottingham University and Opal Property Group, the clients on this project, as key project advisor on CDMC construction Health and Safety risk management matters and also provided Clerk of Works services

Hickton advised on matters of competency, management, co-ordination of H&S as well as facilitating co-operation and communication between all the contractors on site.

As part of the CDMC role Hickton were involved with the Health & Safety File, which holds detailed information on the project that would be required to safeguard the H&S of any person if further construction work is carried out in the future and for those maintaining the building in use.

Clifton Park & Museum Our Client – Rotherham MBC

This Heritage Lottery Funded project involved extensive works to the grounds and hall.  Clifton is a major town centre park which also houses the main museum in Rotherham.  Hickton acted as both CDM Coordinator and Clerk of Works on this important project and encouraged the vital communication between in-house staff throughout the project.