Barratt Homes appointed Baily Garner to act as Employer’s Agent and Quantity Surveyor for the CAT B office fit-out of the second floor of Compton House in Guildford. The project involved transforming 10,053 ft² of space into a high-quality modern workspace that reflects the client’s identity and meets current workplace expectations.

Working under a JCT Design and Build contract, we oversaw the design development and delivery of the fit-out over two phases. The first phase focused on partitioning and isolating services in a smaller section of the floor, while the second phase completed the main build-out and additional service separations to enable future subletting flexibility.

Energy-efficient LED lighting and new air handling units were introduced as part of a sustainable building services strategy, ensuring comfort, functionality, and lower energy usage.

Tight programme constraints driven by the client’s relocation plans required close collaboration with the contractor and regular monitoring of progress. Our team ensured all deliverables were met within the eight-week timeline, achieving a successful handover.

In 2024, Parkeray commissioned a partial refurbishment of a four-storey commercial building with a shared basement in Marylebone. The works included a Cat A fit-out on Levels 1 and 2, an upgraded reception area, and enhanced end-of-trip (EOT) facilities featuring improved cycle storage and shower amenities.

Baily Garner was appointed as CDM Principal Designer to lead health and safety coordination during the project. Our team worked closely with the Principal Contractor and other stakeholders to create safe working arrangements within a part-occupied building.

Baily Garner delivered a comprehensive Cat B fitout for Saxon Weald’s three-storey office building in Horsham, supporting their ambition to create a sustainable, future-ready workspace.

We acted as Employer’s Agent, Project Manager and Cost Consultant throughout. Our Building Services Engineering team oversaw M&E commissioning to ensure systems met both SKA Gold+ and zero-carbon aspirations.

The project included a full strip out of existing fabric and services, with all removed furniture donated to a local school. We then delivered a full Cat B fitout designed around user wellbeing and environmental performance.

To support zero-carbon goals, we removed the building’s reliance on gas, installing an air source heat pump for heating and 50m² of photovoltaic panels for on-site electricity generation. Minor alterations to the façade—such as timber cladding and a glass canopy—improved the building’s visual appeal and material diversity.

Pre-construction, we spent time aligning all stakeholders on design detail and delivery approach. This collaboration helped ensure smooth progress once works began.

During COVID-19, potential delays and cost increases—especially around lift supply—were proactively managed. We mitigated risk by ordering the lift two months before contract signature, ensuring it didn’t impact programme or budget.

The result is a modern, environmentally focused office that meets SKA Gold+ standards and is ready for a zero-carbon future—delivered on time and without additional cost.

Baily Garner worked with London Borough of Lambeth on a new purpose-built archive facility, designed to preserve and share more than 800 years of local history. Acting as Independent Monitoring Surveyor and Client Advisor, with support from our QS and Clerk of Works teams, we oversaw construction of a specialist strongroom, public reading areas and a commemorative space dedicated to Olive Morris.

Preserving historical leather and parchment records meant achieving strict environmental standards. We helped the client navigate design adaptations — including fire-safe gas storage and chemical-safe floor sealing — to meet National Archives accreditation.

Our team also supported negotiations around budget responsibility for late-stage changes. By brokering a fair outcome between Lambeth and the developer, we helped keep the project on track while ensuring the archive met every technical and community need.

Whitnash Town Council and Warwick District Council set out to create a new community hub that would serve as a shared space for local residents. The vision was to deliver a multifunctional facility that included a sports hall, changing rooms, WCs, a café, kitchen, town council offices, a library, and a new car park. The project was supported by a range of funding sources, including the National Lottery, Sport England, and Warwickshire County Council. With such diverse funding streams, the budget was extremely tight, and the client needed a design and delivery approach that could meet high expectations for cost control, quality, and timely completion. A key requirement was that the existing sports pitches remain operational throughout the construction period to avoid any disruption to community use and council revenue.

Baily Garner was appointed to provide architectural and building services engineering across all RIBA stages (0–7). We began by formulating the project brief in alignment with the specific requirements of each funding body. A feasibility report was produced, offering several concept options for review by Whitnash Town Council and other stakeholders. Throughout the design process, we proactively managed risks and worked closely with the client to prioritize needs and identify areas where cost savings could be achieved without compromising quality. Sustainability was a key focus, and we recommended the use of Air Source Heat Pumps for heating and designed the roof to accommodate future photovoltaic (PV) panels.

Freemasons’ Hall, a Grade II* listed landmark in London, is both the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and a vibrant event space. When Regent Street Disease (the term used to describe corrosion of steel frames within masonry-clad buildings) threatened its historic fabric, the client sought a solution that would preserve its integrity while keeping the building operational.

Traditional repair methods used in earlier phases replaced much of the original stone, altering the building’s character. For phase three, the client chose Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP), a non-invasive technique to halt steel corrosion. Baily Garner led the coordination, securing planning approval, managing installation, and facilitating workshops to ensure all stakeholders understood the system.

As a result, 97% of the original stonework was retained, and the tower remained open throughout. ICCP will now be used for all future phases, forming the UK’s largest cathodic protection project.

Purpose-built to support more agile, collaborative ways of working, the new civic offices bring together key public services under one roof, including council operations, police, and health services. The building also offers a state-of-the-art library, civic meeting spaces, an exhibition area, and a welcoming café — placing the community at the heart of the design.

Delivered on a former car park site in Hounslow town centre, the 16,000m², four-storey building now accommodates around 850 staff. More than just an office, it’s a new civic landmark that reflects the borough’s ambition and creates space for connection, engagement and inclusive growth.