75 London Wall
Project Manager: Opera PM | Client: Castleforge Partners | Architect: ORMS
Major commercial developers appoint CLW to own responsibility for basement waterproofing because our unique approach reduces risk and adds value.
Our unique approach delivers ‘Goldilocks design’ (it’s just right), empowers best value procurement and holds the contractor team accountable.
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“I’ve worked closely with CLW on the Salisbury Square Development scheme, and they have shown outstanding value in picking up on issues early, guiding the design team and ensuring work on site complies with the best practice.
Working with CLW has given me confidence in our development and the basement waterproofing. I would highly recommend engaging with them on any development with a basement.”
Jianxi Cheng, Director, Avison Young
CLW help commercial developers achieve robust waterproofing design and best value procurement
All too often waterproofing design falls through a scope gap, is badly procured and ultimately fails resulting in tenant disruption.
CLW collaborate with design teams to develop a ‘Goldilocks’ waterproofing design and we then package that in a thorough performance specification. This allows for open tender amongst competent specialist contractors AND allows us to hold them accountable throughout the build.
Salisbury Square
Project Manager: Avison Young | Client: City of London Corporation
5 The Strand
Project Manager: Cumming Group Ι Client: Whitbread Group PLC Ι
1 Golden Lane
Project Manager: Gardiner & Theobald I Client: Castleforge Partners Ι Architect:
40 Holborn Viaduct, London
Project Manager: Gleeds | Client: Nuveen Real Estate | Architect: Eric Parry Architects
81 Newgate St, London
Client: Arcadis Ι Architect: Kohn Pederson Fox CGI: Kohn
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I've worked closely with CLW on the Salisbury Square Development scheme, and they have shown outstanding value in picking up on issues early, guiding the design team and ensuring work on site complies with best practice. Working with CLW has given me confidence in our development and the basement waterproofing.
Jianxi Cheng — Director, Avison Young
Waterproofing Resources: Learn about waterproofing risks and challenges and how to achieve full waterproofing design responsibility
CLW is the leading authority on basement waterproofing design. Our team includes three registered Waterproofing Design Specialists and an ARB registered Architect. We helped write BS 8102:2022 and we serve as expert witness on major disputes.
We’ve developed a unique approach to achieving full waterproofing design responsibility, and we love to share our wisdom.
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Registered Waterproofing
Design Specialists
Design Specialists
BS 8102
Co-authors of the
2022 revision
2022 revision
Expert
Witness on major
waterproofing disputes
waterproofing disputes
“I worked with CLW on the 220 Blackfriars Road project and found their team to be very competent and professional. Their technical expertise on waterproofing design was valuable and allowed us to overcome some complex challenges. Their collaboration was proactive, and their design-driven approach allowed us to maintain an architectural design of excellence, combined with long-lasting performance. I would recommend CLW for future projects as they brought professionalism and expertise to this challenging area of the design.”
Miguel Bronze, Project Director, EPR Architects
Miguel Bronze, Project Director, EPR Architects
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I worked with CLW on the 220 Blackfriars Road project and found their team to be very competent and professional. Their technical expertise on waterproofing design was valuable and allowed us to overcome some complex challenges.
Miguel Bronze — Project Director, EPR Architects
We are CLW
We are independent waterproofing consultants who work with commercial developers who are tired of basement waterproofing scope gaps, program and cost uncertainty, poor procurement and defects. Our expertise will help you save money and achieve the right waterproofing design, best value procurement AND contractor accountability — even if you don’t think you need it.
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