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May 2008 – Investing in P H Warr

P H Warr plc has just completed a management buy in as part of its strategic development plan. Three of the company’s directors David Johnson, Jonathan Carter and Paula Warburton have taken a significant stake in the company. P H Warr, founded in 1992 by its MD Philip Warr, has grown to be one of the South’s leading Quantity and Building Surveyors with a network of offices covering London and the South of

The directors of P H Warr plc.

England.

Philip Warr said “David, Jon and Paula have all shown fantastic commitment to the business over the years and I’ve always believed in recognising people’s efforts. With all three of them as stakeholders it will help us develop and grow the business as we move forward.”

Additionally, Gordon Page CBE, Chairman of FTSE 100 company Cobham plc, has recently joined the P H Warr board as non-executive Chairman. “We’re hugely honoured that Gordon has joined us” said Philip, “and I consider it a great endorsement of our team that such a respected business leader would want to be part of our future.”

These developments will assist P H Warr through the next phase of its development to achieve its ambitions for further growth despite an increasingly challenging economic environment.

April 2008 – Clapham One

Cathedral Group has selected P H Warr plc to help deliver the £45m Clapham One regeneration project. The company has been appointed to provide Project Management and CDM Co-ordination services, as Head of Delivery for the scheme that will transform public services in Clapham. The mixed-use, landmark scheme comprises three components: a new multi-storey block containing a library, GP’s surgery and apartments designed by Studio Egret West; a new leisure centre, including a swimming pool by LA Architects; and the conversion of Clapham Old Library into a community art centre. The apartments will include 40% affordable housing in partnership with the housing association L&Q Group. The development will also be built according to stringent environmental criteria.

Richard Upton, Cathedral Group Chief Executive said: “We are delighted to have been chosen as the development partner on this project. Clapham is a vibrant part of London with some great bars, restaurants and independent shops as well as plenty of green open spaces. We want to enhance what's already on offer by building inviting and inspirational places to live, work, visit and enjoy. We will deliver a state-of-the-art community library and a sustainable leisure centre for the people of Clapham.”

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April 2008 - APC Success

P H Warr plc’s APC Class of 2008

To become a chartered surveyor you must undertake an assault course that can take years to complete. P H Warr plc was asked to take part in Building Magazine’s first Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) survey, to establish which firms do the most for APC candidates.

Candidates must first obtain a surveying related degree or postgraduate MSc accredited by the RICS and work for a company that has a RICS accredited structured training programme. The APC programme itself takes a minimum of 24 months, 400 days and 96 hours of continuing professional development, includes a 3,000 word critical analysis and culminates in a final assessment interview.

The APC survey reported on P H Warr plc’s exceptional 90% average pass rate for the last 5 years and the benefits candidates receive on passing include a promotion, a substantial pay rise and 5 extra days annual leave. P H Warr plc is the right choice for graduates who want real responsibility in delivering a broad range of surveying duties, a structured training plan to achieve chartered status and excellent career development.

March 2008 – P H Warr plc on board the first phase of the Aylesbury Regeneration

P H Warr plc is thrilled to announce being appointed to provide Project Management, Cost Consultancy and H&S CDM Co-ordination services on the project to kick-start the regeneration of Southwark’s Aylesbury Estate in south east London. Southwark Council has selected the housing association L&Q Group to develop the first phase of the regeneration. The development will include circa 260 new homes for Aylesbury residents, commercial units and a state-of-the-art Resource Centre, providing facilities for people with sensory, neurological and physical disabilities.

This is a great opportunity for P H Warr plc to work in partnership with the L&Q Group, the Council and the local community to bring about a much needed positive change for residents.

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February 2008 - Exor status achieved

P H Warr plc is delighted to announce becoming Exor accredited. The company is now featured on the approved supplier databases of 25 of Exor's public sector and housing association clients. Achieving Exor status means that P H Warr plc has satisfied a set of rigorous requirements relating to financial status, business probity, technical ability, compliance with current legislation and reliability checked by the sourcing of independent references.

Over the coming months we hope that this accolade will enable us to receive an increasing number of opportunities to work in the affordable housing and local authority sector.

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February 2008 - Page turns to the next chapter…

It is a stunning coup for P H Warr plc - securing the business leader who helped transform Cobham from a £100 million aerospace group into a £2 billion global enterprise. Gordon Page is joining P H Warr as non-executive chairman as part of an ambitious new growth strategy. More >>

A combined wealth of knowledge, Gordon Page and Philip Warr.

January 2008 - New Deputy Director at P H Warr plc

P H Warr plc is delighted to announce the promotion of Simon Smith to Deputy Director. Simon, previously a Managing Surveyor based at P H Warr’s Southampton office, moved to the Bournemouth office in the New Year to oversee the South West region of the business, following a decade of successful work with the firm. Simon’s progress at P H Warr reflects

Simon Smith of P H Warr plc

the company’s commitment to promoting internally. Philip Warr, Managing Director comments: “We are delighted to be able to offer the current promotion to one of our existing staff. During his time at P H Warr, Simon has shown an outstanding commitment to the business. I have every confidence that he will continue to build upon this success and will form an intrinsic part of the business for many years to come.” More >>

January 2008 - Link to the future

A contractor has been appointed for a complete makeover of one of the best-known office blocks in Poole, Dorset, transforming it into a flagship building. For many years Link House was the home of advertising publication Exchange & Mart before being acquired, with vacant possession, by Clark Estates in March 2007.

Office makeover - the project team.

The Bournemouth-based developer has now appointed George & Harding as the contractor tasked with carrying out an extensive refurbishment of the landmark town centre building. Work is due to start in earnest this month with the completion date set for July. P H Warr plc has been chosen to provide quantity surveying and health and safety services while Nettleship Sawyer and the Southampton office of CB Richard Ellis are retained as letting agents. Link House comprises 35,512 sq ft (net internal area) on ground and four upper floors, with more than 120 designated car parking spaces. The building has commanding views over Poole and the nearby harbour. The refurbishment work includes new air conditioning, lifts, access flooring, lighting and carpets together with further Disability Discrimination Act compliance upgrades. Externally, the West Street building will be transformed to provide an 'as new' office block.

Sustainable Building Award, sponsored by P H Warr plc

P H Warr plc was delighted to sponsor the Dorset Business Awards 2007 - Sustainable Building Award category, recognising those Dorset businesses that promote and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable construction and development.

P H Warr was proud to be involved in supporting this accolade because of the company’s commitment to reducing its own environmental impact, whilst building a business full of diverse talents, skills and experiences.

2007 Winner: DCRS Construction Ltd, Farrington, Blandford Based near Blandford, the primary mission for DCRS Construction Ltd is to promote and deliver sustainable buildings in Dorset and Somerset, using sustainable materials and traditional construction methods. The company has successfully applied this philosophy to several school build-

Directors Suzy Carr and Rob Buckley outside their Sustainable Building Resource Centre.

ings. DCRS Construction endeavour to use locally sourced timber, straw and other natural materials in its developments, and recent projects have included High Ham School in Somerset and Thorncombe, St Mary’s Primary School in Dorset.

In order to develop and improve environmental design within future projects, the company aims to expand its mission to promote and demonstrate the best sustainable construction methods and to show how these can replace more conventional energy-intensive building options without additional cost.

DCRS Construction, in conjunction with ARCO2 Architecture, has set up Ecofab Ltd to deliver low and zero carbon buildings for affordable housing.