Evans Jones lands Jumbo job

• Posted by Ian Eggleton on 19th Mar ’07 at 10:03 GMT

Evans Jones LLP, the Cheltenham-based firm of surveyors, architects, planners and access consultants has been appointed as access consultants for the £1billion redevelopment of the Elephant & Castle area of London.

The initial phase will involve the demolition of disused and dilapidated buildings which will be replaced with modern shops, leisure units and both private and student accomodation. Given the scale of the development this will become a landmark on the London skyline. This appointment continues Evans Jones involvement in some of the largest construction projects in the country including its role as access consultants for the £980million redevelopment of Liverpool city centre.

Evans Jones will work with the project design team providing advice to project architects and designers to ensure that the development is fully accessible to all users. Ultimately, Evans Jones will also be responsible for preparing an Access Statement for the scheme.

Ian Eggleton, head of Evans Jones access consultancy division, commented: "An Access Statement is now required as part of the planning application for all but the very smallest developments. The statement sets out standards for access and how the design will achieve those standards. The importance of access on the political agenda continues to grow following the passing of the Disability Dsicrimination Acts in 1995 and 2005. With more than ten years experience in this sector, Evans Jones is well placed to help its clients through what can be seen as a minefield."

Evans Jones offer access advice to all manner of clients from private indivduals to blue chip companies and can provide access statements, design guidance, access audits of existing buildings or even a complaint handling service.

Ian concludes: “No project is too small, we have looked at buildings ranging from a one bedroom bed and breakfast up to a cathedral. Location is also not a barrier as we have already worked extensively in London, Edinburgh and Belfast."

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