Case Study
Taberner House – Queens Quarter
Cat A Commercial Fit-Out
Croydon London
Project Overview
LDN Project Services was appointed as Principal Contractor to deliver a Cat A commercial fit-out at Block 4, Queens Quarter, Taberner House, Croydon.
The works formed part of a wider development programme to prepare the commercial unit for occupation, providing upgraded building services infrastructure, improved accessibility and compliance with current building regulations.
The project was delivered over a 7-week programme, with LDN responsible for coordinating construction works, mechanical and electrical installations, life-safety systems and compliance requirements.
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Project Team
Client
HUB Living – London
Contract Administrator
Circle Property Partnership Ltd
Principal Contractor
LDN Project Services Ltd
Principal Designer / Safety Consultant
Risk Wise Consulting Ltd
The works were coordinated with the project team to ensure all construction activities were delivered safely and in accordance with project requirements.
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Scope of Works
LDN delivered a coordinated package of construction and building services works, including:
Construction Works
• Delivery of Cat A commercial fit-out
• Installation of a new screed floor build-up, including
– 100mm floor insulation
– 50mm liquid screed to raise existing slab by 150mm
• Site preparation and protection works
• Coordination of construction activities within the commercial unit
The screed installation was designed to comply with Part L building regulations and required U-value performance targets.
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Mechanical & Public Health
• Installation of new disabled accessible WC in accordance with Part M requirements
• Installation and testing of new pipework infrastructure
• Pressure testing and chlorination of water systems
• Water sampling to confirm potable supply compliance
The installation was tested and approved as wholesome water at the point of handover.
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Electrical Services
• New electrical containment infrastructure
• Installation of tenant distribution board
• Power supplies throughout the unit
• Lighting and emergency lighting installations
All electrical works were installed in accordance with BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) with certification issued as part of project handover.
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Fire & Life Safety Systems
LDN installed and commissioned a new Category L3 Fire Detection & Alarm System, including:
• Advanced Go fire alarm control panel
• Apollo XP95 smoke detectors
• Intelligent manual call points
• Sounder bases and wall mounted sounders
• Intelligent interface unit
The system was fully installed, tested and commissioned to ensure compliance with fire safety requirements.
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Health, Safety & Site Management
As Principal Contractor, LDN implemented a Construction Phase Plan in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
This included:
• Site inductions and safety briefings
• Controlled site access and welfare arrangements
• Task-specific RAMS for all work activities
• Daily safety monitoring and toolbox talks
• Waste management and recycling controls
• Coordination with residents and building users
Deliveries and site activities were carefully managed to minimise disruption to surrounding occupants and neighbouring properties.
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Key Project Challenges
Occupied Environment
The building environment required careful management of access, deliveries and waste removal to avoid disruption to neighbouring residents and building users.
Multi-Discipline Coordination
The project required the coordination of construction, mechanical, electrical and fire systems installations, ensuring that each discipline aligned with programme sequencing and compliance requirements.
Programme Delivery
The project was delivered within a 7-week construction programme, requiring careful planning and coordination across trades to maintain progress and quality.
Outcome
The completed works delivered a modern Cat A commercial space, ready for tenant occupation and compliant with current building regulations and safety standards.
LDN successfully delivered the project as Principal Contractor, coordinating construction and building services works while maintaining strong health and safety standards and clear communication with the wider project team.
The project demonstrates LDN’s ability to deliver small to medium scale commercial fit-out projects with full principal contractor responsibility, combining construction capability with technical building services expertise.
Project Highlights
Project: Taberner House – Queens Quarter
Location: Croydon, London
Programme: 7 Weeks
Project Type: Cat A Commercial Fit-Out
Disciplines Delivered
• Principal Contractor Delivery
• Construction & Screed Floor Installation
• Mechanical & Public Health Services
• Electrical Infrastructure
• Fire Detection & Alarm System
• Accessible Facilities Installation
Compliance
• CDM Regulations 2015
• BS 7671 Electrical Installations
• Part L Energy Performance
• Part M Accessibility Requirements
