DRPL - Key Persons
David started his own Building Surveying, Project Management and Architectural practice in 1993. After nine successful years, he sold the practice to Ellis Belk Associates. He then worked in Canada and New Zealand for seven years before returning to the UK to specialise in the public sector. He was the Chief Operating Officer for a number of Public Private Partnerships in the UK, working with the NHS for Community Solutions. After a short spell working for a local surveying firm, during which he directed a significant increase in turnover, David re-launched his own firm, DRPL (formerly David Richards Practice Limited), in 2013.
Experience:
Professionally qualified Senior Project Manager / Surveyor with 30 years' experience in the Construction Industry
Business owner (DRPL) running a successful Project Management / Architectural and Surveying Company
Lead Consultant in many new-build and refurbishment projects, ranging from £10,000 - £15 million. Responsible for appointing and managing multi-disciplinary teams
Significant roles as the Main Contractors' Project Manager / Contract Administrator including the oversight of a new hotel, housing schemes and refurbishment projects worth up to £12 million each
Responsible to clients for all aspects of construction projects from inception through to completion
Chief Operating Officer for Local Improvement Finance Trusts (LIFT) companies (West Sussex Community Solutions, Solent Community Solutions, Hampshire LIFTCo and Camden and Islington Community Solutions)
Project Development Manager for health developments under LIFT and Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) type contracts for projects ranging from £5 million - £35 million
Gemma joined DRPL as the Office Manager in April 2014. Bringing an extensive and varied skill set from over 18 years' experience within the finance industry, Gemma has previously held roles in financial and credit control departments as well as 1st and 2nd line I.T. support.
Gemma's responsibilities include:
Accounting and invoicing
Office-based ICT support
HR
Managing the day-to-day operations of the Bournemouth office
Administrative support of her colleagues, including but not limited to:
- Compilation of Schedule of Conditions
- Meeting minutes
- Completing JCT contracts
James joined DRPL from P H Warr plc in 2015 as a Senior Surveyor, and was promoted to Director in January 2018. James has a depth of experience of traditional, management and design and build contracts operating under a variety of standard forms of contract.
James' responsibilities include:
Project Management
Employer's Agent and Contract Administration
Preparation of technical specifications and undertaking design reviews of design and construction drawings
Preparation of tender and contract documentation
Monitoring of construction works and delivery of non-conformance procedures
Key stage / snagging / de-snagging inspections and co-ordination of the handover process
Building defect analysis
Building condition surveys
Party Wall matters
Dilapidation advice
Independent fund monitoring roles for funders