Conservation restrictions meant external works and service installations had to be carefully designed and sequenced to protect heritage value. Late design changes to staircases, the shopfront, and retained features such as vaulted ceilings added further complexity, requiring rapid response without disrupting programme milestones. Coordinating structural foundations, drainage runs, and modern access requirements within a fragile heritage structure demanded strong collaboration between multiple consultants and trade contractors. Balancing heritage retention with modern standards for safety, functionality, and flexibility represented the central challenge throughout delivery. Early appointment of We Are Ease as Construction Manager proved invaluable, allowing procurement and stakeholder consultation to run in parallel with the evolving design. This ensured trade packages were market-tested, competitively priced, and aligned with project scope. The open-book approach provided transparency, enabling real-time cost tracking and contingency reallocation to higher-risk elements such as glazing and drainage. Flexibility in sequencing allowed the team to accommodate late design changes, including reinstating vaulted ceilings and revising stair layouts, without programme delays. Temporary works strategies further reduced site risks and unlocked value engineering opportunities, ultimately improving both safety and project cost efficiency. The Foundry successfully delivers two flexible units for office, event, and community use. Restored façades, sash windows, and original floors sit alongside new staircases, aluminium glazing, and high-quality finishes. A new central courtyard enhances natural light, outdoor amenity, and overall building performance.