Cube have been appointed as Project Managers, Employer’s Agent and Cost Consultants by Pinewood Studios Group on the construction of secure temperature and humidity controlled storage for the Canal+ Image UK library assets, including the construction of two new state-of-the-art cold storage facilities on the Pinewood lot.

The STUDIOCANAL British Library Archive is one of the great cinematic treasure houses in the world, comprising some 1,400 classic British films including early Hitchcock, The Third Man, The Ladykillers, The Dambusters and many titles from iconic names like Ealing, Carry On and Hammer. The Archive has been based at Pinewood Studios for the past twenty years.

The construction of the facilities is part of Pinewoods commitment to the preservation and protection of British cinema heritage.

The project is onsite and due for completion by the end of 2009.

The British Olympic Association (BOA) and the British Paralympic Association (BPA), also known as ParalympicsGB, have reached agreement to bring their two organisations under one roof.

The two organisations will co-locate in newly refurbished offices at 60 Charlotte Street, in central London, by the end of September. This new co-location will bring tremendous benefits for both parties and the sports and athletes that they represent.

Charlotte Street was selected as an ideal option for both the BOA and the BPA as it is in the heart of London and easily accessible to many other stakeholders in the sporting landscape.

Andy Hunt, BOA Chief Executive, commented on the office move:

This is an exciting new beginning for the BOA – a tangible sign that we are more collaborative than ever before. This is about us looking at the very best working practices and developing a more modern and dynamic culture…..we are delighted at the prospect of moving in to Charlotte Street with ParalympicsGB.

Cube acted as Project Managers for the scheme on behalf of developers PPG Southern Ltd. For more information on the project Please click on the Mixed Use section of our projects.

The July opening of the Wealdstone Tesco Express in North London was a major milestone for this retail giant. The store was the 1000th to be opened in the UK and Ireland, reaffirming its position as the leading convenience retailer in the country.

The 1000th Express was formerly a Woolworths.  The Store was converted in 8 weeks and has been well received by the local community based on its opening trading figures.

Cube has been working with the team at Tesco’s on the Express rollout since the firm began in 2003; supplying Project Management, Cost Consultancy and Acquisition Support services, delivering in access of 600 Express stores nationwide.

Cube have been appointed by UNITE – providers of student accommodation in the UK – as technical advisors on the commercial aspects of their Mixed Use developments in the South East.

UNITE are the largest provider of student accommodation in the UK established over 15 years ago. They are home to over 39,000 students in 126 properties across 33 towns and cities across the UK.

We are delighted with our appointment and the opportunity to work with such a dynamic and growing company within the UK market.

Commented Adam Taylor, Account Partner at Cube.

The start of 2009 has been very busy for Cube with Two Big Yellow stores being handed over in February.

The New Big Yellow in Bromley is a 100,000 Sq ft storage facility with additional Flexi-office space including a single basement.

Cube have also handed over a new Unit in Twickenham located near the National Stadium. As well as pioneering a number of renewable technologies to enable 10% of the sites energy via renewable sources the scheme was also subject to a substantial decontamination programme that was Highly Commended in the Brownfield Briefing Remediation Innovation Awards 2008.

Cube are continuing their work with Big Yellow and are currently on site with a new scheme in Poole.

Cube is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record.

We have recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises
very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors.

Our application for SAFEcontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.

Safecontractor is operated by international safety, health and environmental risk management specialists, the National Britannia Group.Darran Hughes, Operations Director for Safecontractor at National Britannia said, ”Major organisations can no longer run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies.

“More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way
that Cube has done. The firms’ high standard has set an example, which hopefully will be followed by
other companies within the sector.”

Under the SAFEcontractor system, businesses undergo a vetting process, which examines health and
safety procedures and their track record for safe practice.

UK based property and construction consultant Cube Management is currently undergoing a rebrand in honour of its Sixth birthday. The new look, to be unveiled in December, will incorporate a new identity and logos designed to modernise the company image and take on a more contemporary and fresh look. 

Speaking about the rebrand, Wayne Mullins, Managing Partner said:

We are now operating in the most competitive market we have seen for many years. It is vital that every part of our organisation evolves and innovates to differentiate Cube from the competition. We are firmly focused on building a highly professional organisation and committed to providing a quality service to our clients, the rebrand is an important milestone for us.

The new brand also ties in with Cube’s change in status from a Limited (Ltd) company to a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).

Big Yellow Self Storage

The Big Yellow Site in Twickenham has been Highly Commended as a finalist in the prestigious Brownfield Briefing Remediation Innovation Awards 2008.

Big Yellow Portsmouth –Is the first project that we have been asked to look atconcerning the existing property portfolio, drainage and guttering works and new external works.

Cube have also been appointed to work on Big Yellow’s new store’s in both Reading & Sheffield, as well as being appointed to look after the cost management of “Fit Out” Works in Sheen.

Manches

We have been instructed on a Reception refresh services, design, cost control, project management for Manches.

We accepted an invitation to play in the Tesco Property annual charity golf day in support of the Marie Curie Trust, which took place at the Forest of Arden on the 18thof September. Wayne Mullins & Paul Lewis played in a team withClive Hazlehurst of Tesco and Neil Pusey of German developers Garbe. As well as coming 3rdover all in the team competition, Cube sponsored the nearest the pin competition which was won by Mark Green of Tesco. The day raised in total £55,000 for Marie Curie

September 19th –the perfect day for golf! Again we were blessed with good weather as we hosted 20 Clients & Partners at Brocket Hall. Guests included Tesco, Big Yellow, Pinewood, Pinnacle, Marks & Spencer, RO Developments , Savills , Edgewest, Whitbread, Faber Maunsell, Saunders Partnership. Barry Henderson of KMS Estates came 1st on the day over all, With Gavin Pryor of Tesco, Simon Lee of Whitbread also winning individual prizes. Thanks to Nicola and Maria for all their help to ensure the day ran smoothlyand that a memorable experience was had by all.