Gara Rock New-build development 

Overview

Gara Rock is a high-quality new-build development consisting of five cottages, 12 apartments, a leisure pool and spa, boutique hotel and restaurant. We Are Ease was appointed to complete the project two-thirds into its programme and formally appointed as construction managers in March 2012. Our appointment followed a three-month period in which we undertook a feasibility review of the project on behalf of the funder and principal shareholder. Prior to our involvement, the project had been plagued with issues and a victim of the recession, together with problematic early development decisions. The original developer had drawn down substantial funding two-thirds through the scheme – without securing targeted sales. In short, the project had to be handled sensitively and be completed within a finite budget and programme period. We were tasked with completing the scheme – all in readiness to sell or let cottages/apartments. We achieved all of our targets.
Gara Rock East Portlemouth in Salcombe Devon - We Are Ease Ivybridge Devon
Gara Rock East Portlemouth in Salcombe Devon - We Are Ease Ivybridge Devon
Gara Rock East Portlemouth in Salcombe Devon - We Are Ease Ivybridge Devon

Key Project Stages

Feasibility review
Programme and cost viability
Planning considerations
Working with the design team
Managing restricted access to the site’s location
Completion of works to agreed costs over two phases
Nick Harris, Development Manager for Aminghurst (Downing Capital), said:
"We Are Ease helped us complete what was a technically challenging, and financially sensitive, high-quality residential and leisure scheme in South Devon. Their management and coordination of the designers and trades, preparation of budget, programme and construction delivery gave us the confidence that our high profile project would be delivered to quality, budget and programme. The end result is excellent. We are looking forward to working with the rest of the EaseManage team on the next phase and would highly recommend them and their construction management approach. EaseManage were the right choice for us."

Are you in the early stages of planning your building, but not quite sure how best to move it forward? As the leading construction management provider in the south west, we can assist you with your how to get things moving; feasibility; advise you an unbiased realistic budget based on current market conditions; advise what your budget might achieve for you; introduce you to the right level of specialist design required, from architects to landscape; where cost is limiting you taking things forward, we can identify value engineering to see if we can bring you savings to meet your budget, without limiting your aspirations and goals.

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Alternatively, speak with one of the team, Senior Manager Andrew Doidge, direct on 07484 035027 to discuss your requirements further.

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Alternatively, speak with one of the team, Senior Manager Andrew Doidge, direct on 07484 035027 to discuss your requirements further.

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