1 — Project Overview
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2 — The Project Story
This is the most important section — your answers here become the narrative of the case study. Don't worry about polished writing, just give us the detail.
What was the client trying to achieve? * Think about their brief, their ambitions, their target occupiers, the problem they were solving.
Example: British Land wanted to transform 6 empty, dated floors into a highly lettable multi-tenant CAT B offering — targeting tech and creative occupiers with a flexible, ESG-conscious scheme.
What kind of space was this before works started, and how does the finished result compare? * Was it stripped back? A tired office? How dramatic is the transformation?
Example: The floor was a forgotten, underused office nicknamed "the forgotten building". The finished space is an unrecognisable standout speculative CAT B with bespoke joinery and full-marks CCS.
What is the one thing you're most proud of on this project? * A technical achievement, a milestone hit against the odds, a relationship, a design feature, an award.
Example: Hitting PC on the original contracted date despite three major mid-construction design changes, managing a 51-storey shared logistics challenge.
Was there anything technically impressive, innovative or unique? Unusual materials? World firsts? Any certifications achieved?
Example: We installed the world's first WELL Coworking rated flex workspace using innovative demountable full-height partitions.
Is this a repeat client or relationship milestone? How did we win the work? e.g. re-engaged after a previous project, competitive tender win, framework, negotiated appointment.
Example: After successfully delivering Level 4, Stanhope specifically requested Cast for their own HQ fit out on Level 33.
If you had to pitch this project in two sentences, what would you say? Imagine you're at a networking event. What's the headline that makes someone want to know more?
Example: We transformed a forgotten floor into a stunning co-working destination for Stanhope — hitting a 13-week programme and achieving full-marks CCS throughout.
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3 — Scope
Tick everything that applied to this project, then add a brief description for each ticked item.
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4 — Programme & Delivery
Logistics, access, and programme performance — the context that explains how the project was delivered.
If yes — did it go smoothly, or did the team have to work hard to protect the date? Example: We faced three significant mid-construction design changes. By rearranging our programme activities, we absorbed the changes and delivered on the originally contracted date.
If no — what caused the delay, and by how long? Example: A leak from the floor above caused a 2-week delay, pushing PC by 11 days. We mitigated further impact through programme resequencing.
What made the logistics of this site particularly challenging or interesting? * Access, deliveries, building management, height, City of London restrictions, out-of-hours working…
Example: A single goods lift shared between 7 main contractors across 51 floors created significant logistics risk. We attended daily DABS meetings to protect our delivery slots.
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5 — Challenges & Lessons Learned
This section produces the most compelling part of any case study. Describe 2–3 real challenges and exactly how the team overcame them. Be specific.
Example of a good answer — Challenge: 1 goods lift shared between 7 contractors on a 51-storey building. What we did: Attended daily DABS with building management. Prepared a detailed works schedule. Lesson: Stringent daily coordination removes lift access as a risk factor on high-rise projects.
Challenge 1
What was the challenge? *
What did you do to overcome it? *
Lesson for future PMs?
Challenge 2
What was the challenge?
What did you do to overcome it?
Lesson learned
Challenge 3 (optional)
What was the challenge?
What did you do to overcome it?
Lesson learned
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6 — Sustainability, ESG & Extra Value
These details often differentiate Cast in bids. Be as specific as possible — actual certifications, percentages, and tangible outcomes land much better than general statements.
What sustainability targets or strategies were in place? BREEAM, WELL, reuse strategy, % remanufactured furniture, Solace partnership, circular design…
Example: Client target was BREEAM Excellent. We partnered with Solace for a circular design review, specified 53% remanufactured furniture — achieving BREEAM Excellent and full-marks CCS.
Did Cast add value beyond the contracted scope? Cost savings, design improvements, proactive extras during precon…
Example: We identified that the existing ceiling grid could be reused across 60% of the floor, saving the client approximately £40k and avoiding unnecessary strip-out waste.
Any awards, certifications or recognition? Example: Full marks CCS (45/45), BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Coworking rating — world's first for a flex workspace.
Any social value activity? Volunteering, charity events, apprenticeships, local supply chain…
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7 — Final Details
Almost done. These last questions help us add a human angle and spot future opportunities.
Any interesting, memorable or fun facts? A record broken, a great stat, a human interest angle…
Example: The floor was nicknamed "the forgotten building" for years — the finished project completely changed that reputation overnight.
Any follow-on work or future opportunities? Example: We were subsequently invited to deliver their second flex space at The Rowe, Whitechapel — 25,000 sqft.
How was the handover experience for the client?
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