# Architect Partnership in Marlow

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for Marlow (SL7), Home Counties, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Buckinghamshire Council.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in Marlow and across the wider Home Counties. The majority of HXL's work is delivered in partnership with private residential architects. We are briefed as principal contractor under JCT Standard or Design & Build, treat your drawings as the specification (not a negotiating position), and deliver the scheme to programme and fixed price with a resident project team.

## Capability
- JCT Standard Building Contract (with or without Quantities)
- JCT Design & Build Contract
- Single-stage competitive tender
- Two-stage tender with pre-construction services agreement
- Resident Commercial Lead + Project Manager
- Weekly architect / client progress reporting
- Architect's Instructions and Contract Administrator liaison

## Marlow: local context
**Property stock.** Georgian and Regency townhouses, Thames-side family homes, post-war detached properties, country estate main houses within a 5-mile radius.

**Planning and conservation.** Marlow Conservation Area (Buckinghamshire Council). Many riverside properties within Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Chilterns AONB). Local planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council.

**Typical scope in Marlow:**
- Ground-up new builds on Thames-side plots
- Full-house refurbishments of townhouse stock
- Country estate outbuilding conversion
- Pool house, spa and gym new builds
- Landscape and hard-landscape integration

## Process
01. **Drawings review & cost plan** — Cost plan returned against your tender pack within 10 working days.
02. **Contract negotiation** — JCT form agreed, priced schedule locked, programme dated.
03. **On site** — Weekly reporting to architect and client. AIs tracked, valued and logged.
04. **Practical completion** — Snag-free handover, O&M pack, rectification-period response under contract.

## FAQ
**Does HXL carry out architect partnership in Marlow?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across Marlow (SL7) and the wider Home Counties, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Marlow?** Buckinghamshire Council. Marlow Conservation Area (Buckinghamshire Council). Many riverside properties within Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Chilterns AONB).

**What properties does HXL work on in Marlow?** Georgian and Regency townhouses, Thames-side family homes, post-war detached properties, country estate main houses within a 5-mile radius.

## Related
- Architect Partnership (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/architect-partnership
- Construction in Marlow: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/marlow

Contact: info@hxlconstruction.com · +44 7845 585147 · HXL Construction Ltd, 102 Vine Lane, Uxbridge, London UB10 0BE