Case Studies
As part of its Digital Transformation Programme, Network Rail is laying the foundations for its property services to become a digital business. Following successful completion of this element of the project, Remit Consulting and Atos are now delivering a three-year programme to achieve the outcomes that Network Rail is seeking.
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Dolphin Living - Property Management tender
You’re a London housing association with a limited budget. You want high-quality services at an affordable price. But how do you decide which property management company is best suited to your needs? Dolphin Living called on Remit for support.
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Montagu Evans - Quality Standards Improvement advice
How do you turn an obligation into an opportunity? Faced with the need to comply with new ISO 9001 quality standards, Montagu Evans called on Remit for consultancy support.
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Waypoint Asset Management - Property Management tender
Waypoint Asset Management, a UK-based real estate advisor, asked Remit to review the property management market, define their specifications and help with the property manager retender process.
The outcome was unexpected, but positive.
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The Crown Estate Scotland - Corporate Structure
When the Scottish government took control of all Crown Estates land north of the border, Crown Estate Scotland was formed to manage the assets on behalf of Scottish ministers.
Remit helped the new organisation to structure its business, re-specify services and outsource services and technology, while providing expertise and consultancy to support the change.
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Stiles Harold Williams - IT Activity Review
How does a small-medium sized property services business get cost-effective IT consultancy on demand?
When surveyors Stiles Harold Williams asked Remit Consulting for help, we offered the services of an experienced CIO for a day or two a month. The result? Senior-level direction and advice at a fraction of the cost of a full-service consulting project.
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M J Mapp - Process Improvement
M J Mapp is one of the UK’s specialist commercial property and asset management service providers. As part of a larger project to develop, integrate and streamline its current systems, the company identified a need to refine and document its core business processes.
M J Mapp hired Remit Consulting LLP to carry out the project, which resulted in a number of unexpected additional benefits.
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The Portman Estate – IT Support Procurement
The Portman Estate owns and manages a 110 acre estate of commercial and residential properties in London’s West End.
Last year, the organisation decided to take a more strategic approach to its IT support services, and asked Remit Consulting to analyse its requirements and help it select a new IT support provider.
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Hammerson - System Project Review
Remit’s approach to Project Management is collaborative – we work closely with the client and the supplier to ensure that the project is delivered on time, to budget and with no surprises.
Qube Global Software launched this case study, which provides an in-depth review of the project to implement Horizon v.10 Rent and Service Charge modules in Hammerson. Remit’s role was to confirm the suitability of the product and to develop the business process specification. We acted as Programme Manager during the design stage and Technical Project Manager during implementation to bring in the project to time and budget.
Jane Addey, Operations Director at Qube, said of the work:
"The whole project was a true definition of partnership with everyone bring their expertise to the project and working together. Even when things were tricky no one entered into a 'blame game'"
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Statsbygg - Data Research Project
Statsbygg, the Norwegian Government’s Building agency, had a problem common to many such bodies all over the world: it didn’t have a clear picture of what properties the Government actually uses.
With a tight turnaround, close communication and a specific skill set required, Remit were asked in to help. To read more, click here.
Grosvenor - Facilities Management System Selection
Grosvenor are one of the major London Estates, managing a large residential portfolio of prime central London properties. In the Summer of 2013, the company was faced with a repairs and maintenance system that was no longer fit for purpose and it had just six weeks to find a replacement. Grosvenor called in Remit to identify a new supplier that could dramatically improve both efficiency and customer service.
To find out how we helped Grosvenor select a new FM system, please click here.
Cadogan Estates - process improvement and system specification
The Cadogan Estate manages a prestigious central London portfolio of residential and commercial properties with a value approaching £4.0bn. Three years ago, its property management systems were in need of a complete overhaul and modernisation. The estate called in Remit to analyse its systems and identify a future-proof solution.
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Grosvenor - data cleansing and governance
Sometimes what seems like an ordinary technology project offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to reshape the way you run your business; and for a company with a long, proud history like Grosvenor “once in a lifetime” is a very literal statement.
To find out how we helped Grosvenor undertake a data cleanse across 3,000 properties, please click here.
Aspers had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand by opening the only large casino to be permitted in London since new legislation in 2005. "It was a big prize" says Deborah Roil, Development Director of Aspers. However time was tight and Aspers would need help to get it completed on time, and to the best possible quality.
To find out how they achieved it, read our case study.
LaSalle Investment Management - Efficiency Improvement
LaSalle Investment Management’s European operation was faced with a challenge: doing more work at the price that clients now demand. This additional work needed to be done by the same number of people: LaSalle needed to increase efficiency.
Find out how they faced the challenge and succeeded, here.
Anonymous Fund - Policies & Procedures Manual
Transparency and effective corporate governance are key amongst investors' concerns when considering investment in a new fund. A robust set of policies & procedures can help to demonstrate a fund manager's credentials.
Read about our development of a manual here.
Essex County Council - Structuring outsourcing processes
Essex County Council had been outsourcing its property estate management service to Lambert Smith Hampton for many years. As the relationship between the parties had matured, it became apparent that there was a need for re-establishing the processes for commissioning work from Lambert Smith Hampton.
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De Alliantie - Business Improvement
De Alliantie, one of the largest housing associations in the Netherlands, asked Remit Consulting NL to help structure and implement improvements to their business.
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Lambert Smith Hampton - Requirements for Intranet
Remit worked with Lambert Smith Hampton to identify and prioritise the key objectives and requirements for its Intranet system.
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We helped Cadbury Schweppes refine their global property services contract.
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B&Q asked us to review and document their estates team processes in preparation for a new IT system.
Read the B&Q case study here.
The Crown Estate, one of the UK's largest land owners, wanted to ensure that its Portfolio Management Strategy would properly reflect the extensive legal requirements under which it operates. Remit Consulting was asked to research best practice in investment measurement and make appropriate recommendations that would underpin the a Investment Strategy.
Read The Crown Estate case study here.