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.  

Crief Farm Monestary

Our Client – Fielden Clegg Bradley Architects

We provided Clerk of Works Services during the creation of Stanbrook Abbey, the first monastery to be built in the UK for many decades.

Phase 1 of the new Benedictine monastery at Crief Farm, Wass, North Yorkshire was designed by award-winning Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects. This first phase of the monastery includes the main living area for the community, dining area and a small chapel.

The design of the building itself is a beautiful example of how a modern building can sit harmoniously in the North Yorkshire National Park, one of the UK’s most visited areas.

Lady Margaret Hall College, Oxford University

Our Client – Bidwells

Hickton has provided Building and M&E Clerk of Works services on the new Pipe Partridge Building at Lady Margaret Hall College, Oxford University.

The Building is phase 1 of the College’s planned site development and will provide accommodation for students on the first floor and dining room, domed-ceiling Simpkins Lee Lecture theatre and new Junior Common Room on the ground floor.

Hickton was commissioned by the project manager, Bidwells, after building work had started and helped the project team achieve the client’s desired level of quality control.

Monkseaton High School
Our Client – Hall & Partners
Value - £18 million

We have provided Building and M&E Clerk of Works services on Monkseaton High School.

The distinctive oval shape of the building originated from a government project that aimed to create an exemplar design that could potentially be used as a blueprint for all new schools. The shape means it requires less energy to heat or cool and its orientation was specifically planned to maximise natural daylight.

Hickton was commissioned by Hall & Partners, project managers and construction consultants, to ensure that activities of the various contractors on site adhered to specification.

Harlow Leisure Centre
Our Client – Harlow & District Sports Trust
Value - £25 million

Hickton has provided Clerk of Works Services on the new state of the art Harlow Leisurezone.

The development gives the town its first ever combined wet and dry sporting facility on one site. It is expected to receive around 700,000 visitors a year.

The building is 14,000m² and built over three floors. It has a 25m x 8 lane swimming pool, changing facilities, crèche/nursery, along with on-site catering and bars.

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.

Island Capital Works Programme 
Our Client - One Housing Group
Value - £15 million

The Island Homes Capital Works Programme on the Isle of Dogs in London consists of 1,300 tenanted and 900 leaseholder properties on four estates:  St John’s, Samuda, Kingsbridge and Barkantine. The estates have approximately 52No blocks up to 4 storeys, 14No up to 12 storeys and 5No tower blocks up to 25 storeys. The project involves the upgrade of the building fabric and services to properties across the four estates together with a landscaping works package to upgrade the associated external spaces. We have 2 full time Clerks of Works on this project monitoring quality and compliance.

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
Value - £5 million

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.