Former Woods & Moore Site, Wallows Road, Brierley Hill

The Former Woods & Moore development at Wallows Road, Brierley Hill, presented a unique challenge following the administration of the original main contractor during the construction phase. With the development partially completed and progress halted, there was an immediate need to assess the status of the works, identify technical and commercial risks, and establish a clear strategy for the successful completion of the scheme.

KLO Development Services was engaged to support the recovery and delivery of the project, providing technical, commercial and project management expertise to facilitate the transition between contractors and minimise disruption to the overall development programme. Working closely with the client, consultants, warranty providers and replacement contractor, we helped establish a clear understanding of the existing works, outstanding obligations and technical requirements necessary to bring the development to completion.

One of the primary challenges was the detailed review of the partially completed construction works. This involved assessing build quality, identifying any non-compliant elements, reviewing design information and verifying that completed works met the requirements of Building Regulations, warranty providers and relevant technical standards. Where deficiencies were identified, KLO Development Services coordinated remedial solutions and worked with the project team to ensure that appropriate corrective measures were implemented.

The change in contractor also required a comprehensive review of project information, procurement packages and construction sequencing. Our role included assisting with the mobilisation of the new contractor, coordinating technical information and helping to establish realistic completion programmes that balanced quality, compliance and commercial considerations.

Throughout the remainder of the construction phase, KLO Development Services acted as a central point of coordination between all project stakeholders, resolving technical queries, managing design changes and ensuring that the development maintained momentum despite the disruption caused by the contractor insolvency. Our practical understanding of residential construction enabled issues to be identified and addressed quickly, reducing risk and helping to avoid further delays.

In addition to technical oversight, we undertook value engineering and cost review exercises to ensure that the remaining works could be completed efficiently while maintaining the quality standards expected by the client. This collaborative and solutions-focused approach helped restore certainty to the project and provided confidence to all parties involved in the development’s successful delivery.

The completed scheme stands as an example of effective project recovery and stakeholder collaboration. Through proactive management, technical leadership and a clear focus on delivery, KLO Development Services helped transform a stalled development into a completed residential scheme, ensuring that a challenging situation was successfully navigated and that much-needed new homes were ultimately delivered to the local community.