About Od Group

Od Group are pleased to continue the phased re-opening of our construction projects, following the release and careful review of updated guidelines given by the Government and Construction Leadership Council.

We are implementing, maintaining and monitoring Health & Safety controls for works that are in progress, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those involved in our projects. Clear communication and planning is at the centre of our activities as we continue to work within our "Od Group COVID-19 Building Site Protocol" ensuring our workforce remain safe.

Our priority remains with the health and well-being of our team, our clients and our supplier partners, as with their support we are able to make positive progress, increasing activity levels in a safe and controlled manner.

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Yesterday was International Womens Day. We champion women in construction year-round.

www.internationalwomensday.com

#IWD2020 #EachforEqual

Od Group?are delighted to be finalists in two categories in the Constructing Excellence Awards 2020, for our Labs House refurbishment & fit out project in Holborn Central London.

The two categories are Conservation & Regeneration and Value. We are looking forward to presenting to the judging panel on the 2nd April and then attending the awards ceremony on the 2nd July.

https://www.ce-awards.co.uk/finalists/2020-finalists

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We are taking part in Building's Construction Industry Dragon Boat Race supporting CRASH.

The 22nd London Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge takes place on the afternoon of Thursday 18th June 2020 at West Reservoir, London, N4 2HA and 40 teams from the construction & property sector are expected to compete over the 150m race course.

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?Exciting announcement! We have entered into the Mental Health World Cup on 2nd May at QPR’s stadium. Help us raise money to support CALM and let’s lead the movement against depression and suicide The Mental Health World Cup.

Donate and find out more:?https://www.mentalhealthworldcup.org.uk/china

See you in Cannes!

We are excited to announce that we have been shortlisted for an FX Award in the category - Work Space Environment (Large, over 40,000 sq ft) for our LABS House project!

Congratulations to the team on their hard work on the project.

Looking forward to the awards night. Good luck to all of the other finalists.

We are excited to announce we are finalists for the Refubishment Project of the Year by Building Awards with our LABS House project.

LABS House is the new flagship site for client, LabTech and the latest addition to the LABS Holborn campus.

The 80,000 sq. ft scheme saw the redevelopment of the existing Bupa House,
located on Bloomsbury Way, into a nine-floor co-working space with a combination of private and public member areas.

The nine-storey scheme, which has an increased capacity of 1,700, combines cutting edge access technology with market leading facilities, all supported by a distinctive design that retain the building’s original charm and character creating a unique and characterful workspace.

The client wanted to create a state-of-the-art co-working facility that really stood out from an already over-crowded market of co-working offerings.

Od Group has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2019. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), with companies representing over 40 sectors and spanning every country and region across the UK.

To be selected for the list, businesses had to demonstrate not only positive revenue growth over the last three years but also outperform their sector peers. The result is a unique and varied list of the UK’s most dynamic companies. More details on the Companies to Inspire reports and methodology can be found online at www.1000companies.com.? ?

David Schwimmer, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group:

“Congratulations to all the companies selected for inclusion in the sixth edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report, which identifies the UK’s most dynamic SMEs. SMEs drive growth, innovation and job creation and are the lifeblood of the British economy. We believe that supporting the growth of these businesses is critical to the UK economy and the creation of a society that works for everyone.”

A full searchable database of all the companies along with a downloadable pdf of the publication can be found online at www.1000companies.com

Od Projects, our high quality construction and prime residential company, are pleased to announce their appointment on KOKO Camden. This exciting 78,000ft2 scheme retains the existing 1500 capacity music venue and creates a music focused members club which includes restaurants, bars, retail, recording studios, and a unique Sky Lobby terrace bar. The project also includes a full rebuild of the adjoining Hope & Anchor pub. Work starts on site in September and will be completed in early 2020.

You can read more about the building and the project in the Building Magazine write up here:

https://www.building.co.uk/news/london-firm-given-headline-billing-for-koko-revamp/5094925.article

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Od Interiors are pleased to introduce our new Senior Management Team, from L to R, Gavin Hawkins Preconstruction Director, Nick Lintott Business Development Director, Tom Buckley Commercial Director & Paul Fitzpatrick Construction Director. The fresh prospective of our new Directors combined with Gavin's long-term experience at Od will see continued growth and development of the company at this pivotal stage for Od Interiors.

We are delighted to announced that Gensler with Od Group won the?Small Commercial Interiors Project of the Year award.

The Mixology18 awards took place at at Old Billingsgate, London on Thursday 21st June 2018. The night of celebration was attended by over 1100 architects, designers, manufacturers and property professionals. The prestigious Mixology awards were handed to the ground breakers and boundary pushers of the commercial interiors sector recognising the most influential people, projects and companies.

This unique occasion has managed to mix the serious coveted awards with a wonderful let your hair down summer ball with this year’s party being led by DJ Seb Fontaine.

Thank you to all our staff, clients and suppliers for playing their part in our continued drive for excellence and gaining this key recognition

Od Group are proud to be included in the prestigious 2018 Financial Times annual ranking of Europe’s fastest growing companies.

The FT 1000 list the companies in 31 European countries that have achieved the highest compound annual growth rate in revenues.

The entire FT1000 ranking will be featured in a special report within the Financial Times newspaper at the end of April.

Od Group has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses across the UK.

To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers. More detail on the methodology can be found in the report online at www.1000companies.com. ???

?Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange Group said:

“Four years on, LSEG’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report continues to highlight the dynamic, entrepreneurial and ambitious businesses across the country that are boosting UK productivity, driving economic growth and creating jobs. The strength and diversity of these companies is readily apparent with a broad mix of UK regions and sectors represented. These companies are the very heart of an ‘anti-fragile’ economy: more robust; more flexible and less prone to boom and bust. We must ensure we continue doing all we can to support high growth potential businesses like these.

?“London Stock Exchange Group is fully committed to supporting and implementing initiatives which improve access to and cut the cost of finance for growing companies. We welcome the Government’s focus on supporting SMEs as part of its Industrial Strategy and await the outcome of its review into long-term patient capital.”

The Rt Hon Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

“I want to congratulate the 1000 companies from across the UK featured in London Stock Exchange Group’s pioneering 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report. Championing high growth innovative SMEs is crucial for the continued success of the UK economy and a country that works for everyone. We are committed to ensuring that companies of all sizes can access finance to grow, scale-up and create high quality well-paid jobs across the country.”

A full searchable database of all of the companies along with a downloadable pdf of the publication can be found online at www.1000companies.com

We are pleased to announce that we have once again been shortlisted for ‘Fit Out Contractor of the Year’ at this year’s Mix Awards

The Mixology Awards are unique. Judged by an independent panel of experienced architects, designers, creatives and consultants, the Awards concentrate entirely on the commercial interiors market (office, hospitality, public sector and education).? This blend of relevance, independence and focus is why the Mixology Awards are deemed the best in the industry.

The winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on Thursday 22nd June at Old Billingsgate, London.

”The project at One Love Lane speaks for itself – it is a quality refurbishment and the finished product is excellent. It was clear that the project was likely to proceed from the outset; the’ strip out’ works were well organised and the building always presented in a clean tidy state. I have nothing but praise for the Od Interiors team and thank you for the outstanding job you have delivered”

Leigh Perl - Epic UK Ltd

Back in 2008, Od carried out the fit out of ICAEW’s business centre in Moorgate. 9 years later we have been back, alongside Rider Levett Bucknell, Perkins + Will and TB+A to refit the same space with stunning results.

As part of the fit out for a private Hedge Fund client in Mayfair, Od Solutions installed a steel and stone staircase between two floors. The design incorporated bronze balustrades with a timber handrail in keeping with the design of the staircase in the buildings main reception,

The original programme of 18 weeks for the staircase would result in the final installation being installed in a live office environment.

Although this was acceptable for the client, Od endeavoured to accelerate the programme to ensure the works were installed during the fit-out phase, reducing the programme by 2 weeks.

This two week saving was made possible through close communication with the staircase manufacturer and the design team.

Revised programme dates:

Week 1-3??????? Survey & Design

Week 3?????????? Structural Calculations

Week 4?????????? Drawing Approval

Week 5?????????? Fabrication Drawings

Week 6 ????????? Form Structural Opening

Week 6-8??????? Material Procurement

Week 7-12????? Manufacture

Week 10???????? Trimming Steel work to Opening

Week 13???????? Finishes

Week 14???????? Install landings & Stringers

Week 15???????? Install Treads, stone and Balustrades

Week 16 ??????? Install Handrail, lighting, soffit, final decorations and polishing

Programme saving: 2 weeks

In order to achieve this reduced programme a number of key milestones and innovations were introduced to reduce the critical path of the delivery and installation:

The building restrictions prevented the structural opening being formed during normal working hours and the location of the building (opposite The Grosvenor Hotel) prevented works outside of normal working hours.

A close working relationship with Westminster Council and “quiet” construction techniques enabled the works to be completed in 5 days without any noise complaints or interruptions.

The stone treads were sourced in Italy and templates of the treads were provided directly to the stone supplier to enable the treads to be preformed prior to shipping. This saved crucial time in the delivery of the treads which was critical in the final completion date.

The installation team worked in shifts to maximise the number of operations that could take place in a single space, for example, the stone treads were installed during the night and the balustrades were installed during the day.

The staircase was completed on time and prior to occupation ensuring no disruption to our client.

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“ We felt Od Solutions really understood the brief and what we were trying to achieve with this significant move into one of Mayfair’s most prestigious addresses. What particularly stood out for us was the overall ability to fully coordinate the team and manage all elements of the project and develop the scheme to add unique touches and finishes to our business”

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We are pleased to announce that Od Interiors have recently secured two of their largest commercial projects to date:

M&G Investments, Stockley Park - Value: ￡6.5m, Cat A, 70,000 sq ft

Royal London Asset Management, Thames Valley Park Reading - Value ￡9m, Cat A, 80,000 sq ft

A great start to 2016 and we are looking forward to working with our client’s and their professional teams on these prestigious projects.

In 2014/2015 Od Group turnover increased from ￡26million to ￡36million.　

Our strategic growth will continue into 2015/16 with a projected turnover of in excess ￡50million with ￡35million already secured.

With controlled growth comes an increased resource requirement - our staff are now 70 strong and we were a little short of office space! We have therefore moved to a new 6,000 sqft office over one floor, at 55 Old Broad Street

Od Group have established and documented an Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with the requirements of the International Standard BS EN 1SO 14001:2004.　 During this time we have implemented, maintained and continually improved the EMS in accordance with our environmental policy.As a result of these measures, we passed our ISO 14001 stage 2 Audit in April 2015 and are now fully accredited.　 The accreditation formalises the sustainable practice we had already introduced at Od Group and gives our clients confidence that we are effectively managing our environmental responsibilities as a contractor.

We’re enormously proud to have worked?with Gensler to deliver an attractive new administrative HQ for the wonderful people at Tower Hamlets Foodbank. Through the generosity of our subcontractors we’ve been able to deliver this project completely free of charge to Tower Hamlets so a special thanks to:

Howard Brothers – Joinery Optima – Glazing Abbey Wood Flooring – Carpets and vinyl Rox Dry Lining – Dry lining, ceilings and doors Olympiad Signs – Manifestations H&S – Decorations PIP – Electrical Edge – Mechanical MSK – Labour

The Tower Hamlets Foodbank Project is an innovative multi-faceted care delivery initiative. Those most in need in society are given emergency food parcels, enough to last them three days minimum, but importantly the Foodbank also acts as a referral point for further social services helping to ensure that people can access the help and support they need.

To find out more on how urban planning and design created Tower Hamlets Foodbank's new innovative space please click here.

The UK’s target spend on the R&D sector is set to grow to ￡35 billion (http://bit.ly/1pDrm8s) according to the Lisbon Treaty.?As a result?this are meant?huge changes to our infrastructure. There is a real need, sometimes with difficulty, to retrofit some of our existing commercial spaces to meet the needs of industry.

Our recent project; a?fit out for Biocompatibles UK (BTG) (http://bit.ly/1rq8lNa) encountered several challenges that were met by Od Interiors. Almost every stage of the fit out process had to be adapted in order to create these environments. Firstly, and most importantly, a services consultant with lab experience is vital. Usually we would expect design development by both the designers and architects with M&E being woven in around the design. For a lab fit out, this demands an entirely different approach.

The draw on incoming services is almost double that of a normal office space, and this has a dramatic effect on plant area needs but also subtler areas such as risers and ceiling and floor voids. By involving a talented services consultant at an early stage, our designers are armed with the limitations of the space. This ensues Od can provide better designs and reduce clashes at later stages of the project.

Extremely specialist equipment such as ATEX rated air handling for explosive environments add significant additional lead times to the early programme. Specialist furniture that is plumbed and hardwired places demands on the normal sequencing of a project. This involves trades that would not typically work together to collaborate during the construction process to ensure project success.

The programme is further compounded by the additional commissioning needs of a project with such advanced M&E services. One can expect to double the usual 2-3 week period as part of closing out. As always, a safe and clean site facilitates smooth and productive working; but of course, the need to have a carefully considered programme with appropriate sequencing is paramount.

Any main contractor approaching a lab fit out should be prepared to invest heavily in the pre-construction phase and ensure that project teams are well formed. This would also involve relevant specialist expertise and the establishment of clear and effective lines of communication between the all relevant stakeholders.

Od has now been instructed to proceed with another exciting project at BTG’s HQ based on the successful management and execution of this first phase.

If you would like to know more about the project for BTG or would like to arrange a tour please contact me on andy.torlot@od-group.com and I’ll be happy to show you around.

We are pleased to announce a number of recent project wins for the Od Interiors Team:

This includes an exciting ￡2m project for Second Homes Ltd to create a new co-working office space in Brick Lane for creative businesses as recently featured in the Evening Standard. We will be working with their professional team Jackson Coles and Spanish architect, Selgos Cano.

We have also just secured another fit-out project for our long-term client Royal London. The ￡2m project consists of the strip out and CAT B fit-out of the second and third floors of 55 Gracechurch Street, having recently completed their clients suites and reception on level 4.

Finally, Od Interiors can announce they have been appointed by Regus to deliver a CAT B project tosubdivide open plan floor space to create separate offices at 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf.

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Od Group want to help make a positive impact on the lives of those around us and as such, each year we are proud to make a corporate donation to two specially selected charities.

In 2014 we are supporting?Cystic Fibrosis, a charity promoting excellence in research and clinical care, as well as providing practical support and advice to people with cystic fibrosis and their families and Action for A-T, a charity funding high-quality research into the debilitating and life-shortening childhood illness Ataxia-Telangiectasia.

Kieran Cornwell, Senior Strategic Partnership Manager at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust said: ‘Many thanks to the Od Group for their generosity in donating to support our work in beating cystic fibrosis. Over 10,000 people in the UK live with the condition and 2.5million people carry the faulty gene, 1 in 25 of us. To achieve our goal we fund research to better understand and treat cystic fibrosis, review standards of care, and provide information and advice to the cystic fibrosis community. In 1964, a child born with cystic fibrosis was lucky to reach 5, in 2014, more than half of people reach 40. With the help of organisations like the Od Group, we can ensure people with cystic fibrosis will one day have the same opportunity to grow old as anyone else.’

As well as these initial donations, we will be organising a number of company wide events to help raise further funds for these organisation’s and continue to support them in their amazing work.

If you would like to be involved in our fundraising efforts or would like more information please contact Fran Okere.

We are pleased to announce a number of recent tender wins across Od Group:

Od Projects has just secured another refurbishment project for our long-term client - prime residential developers Finchatton. The ￡9m project consists of the refurbishment of five houses and four apartments in Knightsbridge covering a total of 46,500 sq ft.

Od Interiors has won a ￡2.7m fit out of 25,000 sq ft for First State Investments, part of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia working with Gensler, Mace and Hoare Lea.?

Od are thrilled to announce the completion of their Eaton Square project. Please see our case study for further information.