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Opal Court, London Road Liverpool
Refurbishment of a listed building with extensive new build to provide 515 standard, deluxe and disabled bedrooms.
BREEAM Excellent, Full refurbishment and fit-out of a 10-storey office building.
Construction of a 498 bed space student accommodation centre.
The development comprised of a mixed use scheme providing accommodation for 1,063 students a new Magnet store and 6 employment units.
Construction of a 25 Storey 564 bedroom student accommodation building in the heart of Leeds city centre.
The Manor Mills project involved the construction of a nine storey apartment block and office/retail development.
A stunning new build residential scheme compromising 261 apartments over a nine storey steel structure in a desirable city centre canalside location.
Construction of an 18 storey, 604 bedroom student accommodation tower block.
Refurbishment of an existing former family home in to a luxury apartment complex.
Construction of a mixed use development consisting of a single occupancy ground floor retail unit and 10 residential apartments above.
This project involves the construction of a new three storey office building.
Refurbishment and fit out of a 4 storey building with 2 full height extensions and secure direct pedestrian link.
Sutton Bonington Campus Refurbishment
Refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing halls of residence at the Sutton Bonington Campus.
Sutton Bonington Sports Centre
State of the art sports centre for the University of Nottingham
Refurbishment of 82 hotel bedrooms whilst hotel remained operational throughout the project
Conversion of nine existing student accommodation buildings situated on Manygates Lane, Wakefield into affordable homes
Zenith Building, Spring Gardens
Refurbishment, fit-out and re-enveloping of a multi storey office block with the construction of an additional two storeys.
New thirteen storey, 981 bedroom student accommodation project with leisure club, swimming pool and retail unit.
Mixed use new build development providing 900 student bedrooms, 250 residential apartments with retail and leisure facilities.
New build mixed use scheme with 482 student bedrooms, 46 studios, 8 one bedroom flats, offices, internet cafe and 3 retail units.
The development comprised of a mixed use scheme providing accommodation for 1,000 students with office, retail and basement parking, all within the city centre of Sheffield.
New build eco friendly apartment scheme offering accommodation to key workers.
100 bed new build scheme comprised of basement parking with ground floor retail/commercial space and five storeys of studio apartments.
This project involved the construction of a new three storey office building
101 bedroom brick fronted four storey accommodation project for Anash holdings, on a former contaminated petrol station site.
Northfield, University of Sussex
Northfield Student Residencies, on the Falmer Campus of the University of Sussex, was the largest single project on the campus since the University was constructed in the 1960's.
Nine new build extra care bedrooms with associated hard and soft landscaping.
219 bedroom timber framed student accommodation project for Opal Property Group in Exeter.
New build student accommodation and retail units including a Tesco Metro, situated on a former petrol station site on Fulham Palace Road, London.
Residences Refurbishment, Lancaster University
The project involved the refurbishment of 426 student rooms over 8 blocks on two different campuses within Lancaster University.
Project
Ocon is to build a £35 million student accommodation scheme for the University of Liverpool that will set a benchmark for eco-student living.
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Ocon wins Phase 2 Northfield Residencies, Susssex
Ocon successfully secures Phase 2 with our Client, University of Sussex.
Tennis Courts, Birmingham University
Designed by architects, Stephen George & Partners, the design and build scheme will see Ocon working on a live campus site to deliver the 140-unit scheme in time for the 2012/13 academic year, with completion scheduled for September 2012.
Ocon Construction has been awarded a £6.45 million contract to build a 210-unit student accommodation scheme in Nottingham after working with the developer and the architect to help the scheme obtain planning permission.
People
Rob Bratt, Commercial Director
Rob’s experience of working commercially within the industry for over 25 years leads to the business having exceptional understanding of responsibility and performance. Rob has an inquisitive mind and keen eye for detail and inspires success within our highly motivated and dedicated team. Fulfilling an integral role in Ocon’s development, Rob takes great pride in its achievements.
Martin Foster, Finance Director
Being a chartered accountant for over 10 years, Martin has matured professionally beyond his years. In this key role he manages all the financial affairs of the company. The financial team recognises and is committed the need to integrate with all other aspects of the business and maintain excellent relations with our supply chain. Martin promotes a culture of strong controls, reporting and communication.
Dave Ledwidge, Operations Manager
Responsible for the overall management of the majority of projects, Dave’s extensive construction knowledge and people management skills are utilised to the full. A true leader, he inspires and motivates all his site teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget.
Steve Jerams, Construction Manager
Overseeing a higher value project, Steve’s ability to communicate ensures that client liaison is top of the agenda. Steve is involved from pre tender stage, so that he is able to maximise his full knowledge of the project from site commencement.
Gary Symons, Building Services Manager
Gary brings to Ocon thirty-three years of experience. He has considerable knowledge of all aspects of M&E Services having worked his way up the ladder from the tools to delivering large projects.
Ian Welford, Estimating Manager
Leading our Estimating team Ian is an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, who has a passion for the construction industry. His forethought and vision ensure that the company is able to prepare competitive tenders of the highest quality.
Nigel Athorn, Commercial Manager
Reporting into the Commercial Director, Nigel oversees the commercial teams on a selection of sites, disseminating his wealth of knowledge to all staff. His ability to multitask whilst maintaining a focus on the end result of each project, means that commercial success is a certainty.
Paul Tomlinson, Commercial Manager
Promoted through Ocon’s Commercial team, Paul’s in depth contract knowledge, aligned with his experience of the Company’s polices and processes, mean that he is able to lead the commercial staff that he oversees with confidence and precision.
A fastidious individual, Reg has the highest expectations for Health and Safety and ensures that all of our sites live up these standards. Responsible for spearheading our Quality Audits Reg’s keen eye for detail means that the company continues to maintain its Quality Accreditations.
Andrew Barker, Managing Director
Andrew has experience in the construction industry spanning over 35 years and has an enviable track record leading businesses and delivery of major projects across all sectors both at home and abroad. He is a keen advocate of innovation by implementing modern methods and designs to meet clients’ requirements in delivering buildings of the highest quality, safely, on time and within budget. He promotes relationships forged upon a professional and ethical approach.
Rob Greaves, Development Director
Formerly Opal Property Group’s Senior Acquisition Manager, Rob has been with the Group since 1998. Bringing both development expertise and funding networks to Ocon, Rob will assist the company in generating development and joint venture opportunities to sit alongside its continuing contracting work.
Nick Williamson Corbett, Business Development Manager
A qualified civil engineer and a business development management professional with more than 20 years’ cross-sector experience, Nick has an enviable track record across a wide range of sectors. His career also includes business development and project management roles for developers, architectural practices and major construction companies. His experience includes key account management, bid management and funding solutions for clients.
News
OCON COMPLETES £45M NOTTINGHAM STUDENT PROJECT
Ocon Construction has completed phase I of the £45 million Opal 1 at Chettles Yard in Nottingham, handing over 302 student bedrooms in time for the new academic year, along with the development’s management suite, common room and residents gym.
New Horizon for Birmingham Construction Sector
Managing Director of Ocon Construction, comments that the construction industry must quickly adjust to the current economic climate and look to the future with optimism.
Ocon lands Manchester Railhouse office refurbishment contract
Ocon Construction has successfully won a major £25 million contract with BRB (Residuary) Ltd to refurbish an existing office block in the Piccadilly district of Manchester.
NO TIME TO SNOOZE AT SLEEP EVENT FOR OCON
Construction Firm, Ocon, has once again proved that it’s always wide awake to opportunities that showcase its expertise by seizing the chance to become official bedroom contractor at the Sleep Event’s Sleepotel this week (3-4 November)
Ocon builds on student sector expertise with £35.6 million worth of new contracts
Manchester based Ocon Construction is starting on site on three new student accommodation projects in three different parts of the country in a hat trick of new contract wins totalling £35.6 million.
Brownfield sites are being redeveloped at a rapid rate as demand for housing and commercial space continues to increase. Managing Director of Ocon Construction, discusses the history of brownfield sites...
OPAL 1 DUNDEE: 100% COMPLETE, 100% LET
The doors have opened to allow the first students to take up residence at the keenly awaited Opal 1 Dundee student accommodation scheme...
GIANT BOBBIN MAINTAINS THREAD OF HISTORY AT SCOTTISH STUDENT ACCOMMODATION SCHEME
The latest addition to the University of Abertay Dundee’s (UAD) student accommodation will bring a new permanent reminder of the city’s ‘Juteopolis’ heritage to the city in the form of a 4m high metal sculpture.
OCON COMPLETES TIMBER FRAME AT LONDON STUDENT SCHEME
Ocon has completed phase one comprising of the timber frame construction for its £3.4 million student accommodation project on London’s Fulham Palace Road.
OCON HANDS OVER £46M STUDENT DEVELOPMENT IN SHEFFIELD
Ocon Construction has completed its third student accommodation design and build project in Sheffield, bringing the total number of student rooms that the contractor has built in the city to 2,500.
OCON DELIVERS UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM CAMPUS PROJECT
Manchester based Ocon Construction has just completed its fourth contract in four years at the Sutton Bonington Campus of University of Nottingham.
£26 MILLION SUSTAINABLE STUDENT SCHEME STARTS AT SUSSEX
Work has commenced on site on the biggest single development project to be built at the University of Sussex campus at Falmer since the University was constructed in the 1960s.
STUDENT SCHEME IS DRESSED TO IMPRESS IN DUNDEE
Ocon’s £19.75 project to construct new student accommodation in Dundee is now only months away from completion, and the building is already an imposing local landmark...
GROUND BREAKING STARTS SUSTAINABLE SCHEME AT SUSSEX UNI
University of Sussex Vice-Chancellor Michael Farthing marked construction firm Ocon’s official commencement of a new 777-bedroom student accommodation scheme on the University campus with a ground breaking ceremony.
OCON ENTERS NEW STRATEGIC PHASE WITH NEW MD
Ocon Construction has appointed Andrew Barker as the company’s new managing director.
OCON BUILDS SECURE FUTURE FOR SALFORD SOCIAL CARE RESIDENTS
Manchester-based construction firm, Ocon, has successfully completed a social care residential project in Salford, handing over the nine-apartment scheme within just six months.
Bratt and Foster Join Ocon Board
Manchester-based Ocon Construction, has appointed Rob Bratt and Martin Foster to its board of directors, creating two new board posts and recognising the contribution of the two senior figures.
Ocon invite local residents to view new 498 bedroom student accommodation scheme
OCON ON SITE AT UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL'S £35 MILLION STUDENT RESIDENCE
Ocon is to build a £35 million student accommodation scheme for the University of Liverpool that will set a benchmark for eco-student living.
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OCON REACHES NEW HEIGHTS AT PICCADILLY GATE
Ocon Construction has added to the list of structural landmarks in Manchester after installing the city’s longest escalator as part of the firm’s £27 million Piccadilly Gate project.
OCON COMPLETES MULTI MILLION POUND STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN EXETER
Ocon Construction has handed over a multi million pound student accommodation project in Exeter and the scheme is already fully let
OCON COMPLETES £3.2M STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Ocon Construction has handed over the £3.2 million student accommodation project in Loughborough on time and within budget.
Ocon Construction has moved to ‘The Place’, a former warehouse that served the nearby Piccadilly Railway Station during Manchester’s industrial heyday as a centre of the textile industry. The move puts Ocon in the same building as the firm’s parent company, The Opal Property Group.
FIREFIGHTERS JOIN OCON CONSTRUCTION FOR ‘DUMMY’ RESCUE
Merseyside fire-fighters carried out a dramatic rescue from the top of a 150ft crane in Liverpool city centre, but luckily the drama was all in the name of training.
SCAFFOLDING GOES UP AS OCON BUILDS ON LIVERPOOL REPUTATION
Scaffolding now being erected at Ocon Construction’s £5 million student scheme on London Road, Liverpool, growing with the structure on a storey by storey basis.
OCON RETURN TO PICCADILLY GATE FOR MOD FIT OUT
Ocon Construction has won the fit out contract for the MoD’s new offices at Manchester’s Piccadilly Gate following the firm’s successful £27 million refurbishment of the ten-storey building, completed last year.
WILLIAMSON-CORBETT APPOINTED AS OCON’S NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Ocon Construction has appointed Nick Williamson-Corbett as business development manager with a remit to broaden the company’s client base into new sectors.
OCON CHAMPIONS LIVERPOOL’S ARCHITECTURAL TALENT
Ocon Construction has built on its relationship with the University of Liverpool by sponsoring a prestigious award at the University’s School of Architecture.
STRATEGIC APPOINTMENT FOR OCON
Manchester based Ocon Construction has appointed Rob Greaves to the new role of development director.
OCON’S STUDENT ROOMS NEAR COMPLETION
Ocon Construction has been carrying out some finishing touches on the top storey of its 100-unit London Road scheme in Liverpool, ensuring that the project is on track for hand over next month.
OCON COMPLETES NOTTINGHAM RETAIL SCHEME
[Manchester-based] Ocon Construction has completed a 61,000 sqft retail scheme as part of a £48 million mixed use development in Nottingham.
Developed by Opal Properties, Midland Way Retail also includes 1,090 student accommodation units across eight buildings, a management suite, a gym and eight light industrial units.
OCON’S TOPPING OUT BRING WINE TO VINE COURT
Ocon Construction and the company’s VIP guests enjoyed a fabulous view of the Liverpool skyline this week as they gathered for the topping out of Liverpool University’s £34 million Vine Court student accommodation scheme.
OCON COMPLETES £5M LIVERPOOL SCHEME
Ocon Construction has completed its £5 million student accommodation scheme on Liverpool’s London Road, bringing the number of student accommodation units delivered by the company this year to over 1,800.
OCON COMPLETES £46 MILLION CHETTLES YARD SCHEME
Ocon Construction has successfully handed over the final phase of its £46 million Chettles Yard mixed use scheme on time, enabling students to take up residence ready for the start of the new academic year.
OCON WINS £5.3M BIRMINGHAM STUDENT SCHEME
Ocon Construction has been awarded a £5.3 million project by the University of Birmingham to construct four new student accommodation blocks on the Edgbaston Campus.
OCON ENJOYS A TASTE OF THE GREEN APPLE
Manchester-based Ocon Construction has won a prestigious Green Apple environmental award in recognition of environmental excellence at phase 1 of its £32.5 million Sussex University scheme.
OCON WINS £6.45M STUDENT LIVING SCHEME IN NOTTINGHAM
Ocon Construction has won a £6.45 million contract to build a 210-unit student accommodation scheme in Nottingham after working with the developer and the architect to help the scheme obtain planning permission.
Charity_news
OCON TEAM GIVE IT THEIR BEST SHOT FOR CHARITY
The team from Ocon may have proved that they are more at home on a building site than a shooting range at the construction firm’s charity clay pigeon shoot but they still managed to raise £500 for The Echoes Foundation, a charity for children with special needs.
OCON HELPS BUILD A BETTER FUTURE WITH CHARITY TRIPLE
Several members of staff at Manchester based construction company, Ocon, will down tools in order to help build a better future for others over the next few months as the company aims to raise hundreds of pounds for charity.
OCON’S COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR TAKES TO THE HILLS FOR CHARITY AND RAISED £3,500
A member of Ocon Construction scaled new heights this week after successfully completing the Three Peaks Challenge to raise over £3,500 for charity.
OCON TAKES A CRASH COURSE IN DRAGON RACING
A 14-strong team from construction company, Ocon, made a splash for charity as they took to the water to compete in the 6th annual Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in Salford Quays last week.
OCON DIRECTOR CLIMBS NEW HEIGHTS FOR KIDS AND RAISES OVER £3,300!
Ocon Construction’s commercial director, Rob Bratt, went into hospital this week....he wasn’t in need of medical attention, he was simply keen to hand over a cheque for £3,365 he raised to help the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) charity.
OOH LA LA! OCON TEAM PEDALS TO £17K CHARITY TRIUMPH
An eight-strong team of intrepid cyclists from Ocon Construction has swapped their hard hats for cycling helmets and lycra to complete a four-day London to Paris bike ride in aid of a water sanitation project in Ethiopia.
Awards_news
Ocon wins the ‘Residential’ award at this year’s RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) Pro Yorkshire Awards.
SEVEN CERTIFICATES FOR SEVEN SITES FOR OCON
Ocon has been awarded an array of ‘Beyond Compliance Certificates’ under the Considerate Contractors scheme on seven of its sites over the past year.
OCON’S PICCADILLY GATE SCHEME SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL AWARD
A 10-storey 1960s office block in Manchester that has been transformed into a landmark contemporary commercial development has been shortlisted as ‘Project of the Year’ by Construction News magazine.
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Ocon is built on the three pillars of expertise, quality, integrity and versatility. All of these are underpinned by a policy of recruiting and retaining the best people and a sincere commitment to building long-term relationships with our clients...
In the highly competitive business that is UK construction, we believe it is important to spell out exactly what it is that differentiates us from our fellow professionals.
We choose the word ‘Responsibility’ to do this, because it encapsulates everything that we consider is most important in defining the way ...
Continuous Improvement Programme
To support continuous improvement, key performance indicators to underpin the quality objectives have been identified. Monitoring of these indicators will enable the company to monitor its progress in achieving its objectives.
Monitoring of the key performance indicators is regularly reviewed, particularly at the Management Review meeting. Suitable and sufficient resources ...
Health and Safety Policy Statement
The core business focus of Ocon Construction relates primarily on large multi million pound projects in the student accommodation sector. However as the company has grown over the past 3 years our aim is to diversify into other market sectors and become one of the leading regional contractors. The company ...
Environmental Policy Statement
Ocon Construction, manages the design, procurement, construction and refurbishment of residential, commercial and educational buildings and property.
Ocon Construction acknowledges that its activities can have a significant influence on the Environment and is committed to ensuring that:
- Negative impacts are minimised
- Sustainability is promoted
It also recognises that a sound ...
Ocon Construction aim for the highest standard of building and services within the UK construction industry also intending to retain their position as a leading contracting organisation by continuing to provide client satisfaction and to generate further business opportunities through operating in a safe, efficient, and profitable manner.
Ocon Construction Limited is committed to doing business in a way that puts relationships with people first. Fundamentally, it represents a promise to all Ocon’s stakeholders, including employees, clients, suppliers and the public that the company will, to the very best of its ability, work in an open and ...
Ocon Construction
The Place
Ducie Street
Manchester
M1 2TP
Tel: 0844 811 2034 Fax: 0161 236 5790
Email: info@ocongroup.co.uk
Ocon Construction
144 Huddleston Road
London
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Ocon Construction
Sheffield 3
Meadow Street
Sheffield
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