# Architect Partnership in Old Amersham

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for Old Amersham (HP7), Home Counties, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Buckinghamshire Council.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in Old Amersham 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

## Old Amersham: local context
**Property stock.** Old Amersham High Street medieval and Georgian listed properties, Misbourne Valley stock, Metroland detached on the Rectory Road side, Chilterns AONB country homes further out.

**Planning and conservation.** Old Amersham Conservation Area covers the entire historic core. Chilterns AONB. Very high proportion of Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings. Local planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council.

**Typical scope in Old Amersham:**
- Grade II listed refurbishment in the High Street core
- Lime plaster, limecrete and breathable retrofit
- Heritage joinery and sash window restoration
- Country home extensions respecting AONB constraints
- Conservation-sensitive M&E upgrades in listed fabric

## 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 Old Amersham?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across Old Amersham (HP7) and the wider Home Counties, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Old Amersham?** Buckinghamshire Council. Old Amersham Conservation Area covers the entire historic core. Chilterns AONB. Very high proportion of Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings.

**What properties does HXL work on in Old Amersham?** Old Amersham High Street medieval and Georgian listed properties, Misbourne Valley stock, Metroland detached on the Rectory Road side, Chilterns AONB country homes further out.

## Related
- Architect Partnership (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/architect-partnership
- Construction in Old Amersham: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/old-amersham

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