Wachovia Securities

Despite a significant change in deadline for completion, the project was finished on time and with success.

Houston, Texas
Size: 18,000 SF
Project Duration: 3 ½ months

Situation
Located in approximately 22,000 SF in a high-rise office building in downtown Houston, the Wachovia Securities’ office accommodated financial professionals and administrative staff in a fairly typical office environment. However, several factors – including an expiring lease and a “renter’s market” – convinced the company to relocate to a smaller leasehold on another floor of the same building.

During the initial engagement, NWR Consulting Ltd. managed the design, construction and relocation process, reducing time burdens on Wachovia’s staff. However, soon after beginning the project in January 2004, we were informed that the deadline for completion was moved up to mid-March – two and one-half months sooner than anticipated.

Value Statement
When work began in January 2004, an expert team was quickly organized, all assignments were communicated and a very aggressive schedule was implemented that maximized activity compression techniques. Over the course of the next several months:
•    the design of the facility was completed,
•    construction drawings were prepared and submitted for the building permit,
•    construction was completed,
•    the cable plant and security systems were installed, and
•    furniture and personal effects were relocated.

Outcome
Constant project management attention to the project enabled Wachovia to remain focused on the normal challenges of its business. Moreover, the project was delivered on schedule.