Retail

Featherbed Court is a local neighbourhood shopping centre developed by Willmott Dixon in partnership with a consortium private house builders.

Kevin Drysdale was appointed as quantity surveyor and contract administrator with the main  contract being let on a JCT Standard Form of Contact.

The relatively straight forward project was made complex by the sudden administration of the main contractor. As a consequence Kevin had to steer the project through a period of uncertainty while a new contractor was appointed to complete the project, and do so all within the funding limits that had been established

Kevin Drysdale was appointed as the Funder's Representative by Willmott Dixon to look after their interests in the development of a new public house and restaurant, which was conceived as part of the overall Featherbed Court development. The construction of the public house was funded by Willmott Dixon but designed and constructed by the brewery who would then run the facility upon completion.

Kevin Drysdale's role was to monitor the design and procurement phases, reporting back to Willmott Dixon on any issues and risks. During the construction phase he was responsible for monitoring progress and approving the brewery's requests for funding.

The Royal Quays Outlet and Independent Centre seamlessly blends retail and independent businesses in a contemporary setting. With its strategic location overlooking the stunning waterfront the architects, FaulknerBrowns, have created a vibrant atmosphere that attracts a wide range of visitors looking for a unique shopping experience.

The Outlet section of the centre offers an extensive range of high-end brands and designer labels,  while he Independent Centre showcases a diverse collection of local businesses, providing a platform for independent entrepreneurs to thrive and showcase their unique offerings. 

Designed by MacDonald Architects, the Park View Shopping Mall, kickstarted the regeneration of Whitley Bay, a Victorian seaside town, made famous by Dire Straits in their hit song "Tunnel of Love" which makes reference to the town's iconic Spanish City amusement park.

The mall was designed as a shopping destination with a central mall designed to link two busy high streets, effectively guarantying a high daily footfall by creating a short cut.

New town centre shopping malls often face the challenge of providing sufficient, safe car parking. The design of this new centre over came that challenge by providing ample rooftop car parking and by utilising a post tensioned slab the overall height of the centre was minimised, which also had the added benefit of providing retailers with shop units free of intrusive down stand beams.

Kevin Drysdale was involved from inception to completion as project manager and quantity surveyor