How to make a stand

摘要

Unless you have been hibernating for the summer you'll know that England's victory in the nail-biting Ashes cricket series hinged on the final test played at the Brit Oval. The match showcased the four-storey OCS stand, which increased the ground's capacity and included corporate hospitality and media facilities. The £25m redevelopment is believed to be the first project to be procured using the JCT Major Project Form, which is designed for large and complex projects, particularly those in excess of £10m. This form of contract was instrumental in bringing the project in on time and budget - the consequences of it not being ready for the Ashes test would have been disastrous for all concerned. The building contract was agreed in about a month from beginning to end, which was exceptionally good going for a project of this size and complexity. Surrey County Cricket Club wanted to proceed on a design-and-build basis with single point responsibility. A contract was needed that gave Taylor Woodrow, the contractor for the job, the freedom to manage its work in a time and cost effective way.