Delivered by: Zeta Services
Context
Mace Group, a leading international construction firm, was leading the extensive refurbishment of Peterborough Court at 133 Fleet Street in London - their largest interiors project in over a decade. This development, which includes 292,000 sq. ft of Grade A office space, required a detailed approach to compliance, particularly in managing the inherent risks of fire safety within a complex, high-rise construction site. Mace's core commitment to risk management required the integration of robust, third-party specialist fire safety protocols from the earliest project phases.
Challenge
The full-scale refurbishment of a landmark, multi-story London property presented unique and critical fire safety challenges:
High-risk construction environment: The vertical scale and complexity of the ongoing construction and fit-out work meant fire risk was dynamic and required continuous, expert oversight that went beyond standard safety checks.
Statutory and regulatory adherence: Mace needed to ensure strict adherence to the stringent requirements of the latest edition of the Joint Code of Practice (JCoP), along with CDM Regulations and HSE’s HSG168 guidance, requiring specialised knowledge of construction fire safety.
Integration of safety: The need to integrate robust fire safety standards seamlessly with site operations without causing disruption, requiring a partner who could provide both detailed assessments and responsive consultancy.
Solution
Zeta Services, part of Compli, were appointed to deliver comprehensive fire risk management throughout the critical refurbishment lifecycle. The solution focused on specialist expertise and continuous oversight:
Quarterly fire risk assessments: Regular, in-depth fire safety assessments were conducted on a quarterly basis, explicitly aligning with JCoP, CDM Regulations, and HSG168 guidance to continuously validate site procedures and risk mitigations.
Early-phase involvement: By engaging the specialist early, fire safety standards were proactively incorporated into the project planning, ensuring compliance was designed into the process rather than bolted on afterward.
Consultative partnership: Zeta provided detailed risk assessments, clear reporting, and responsive consultancy, helping site management teams quickly manage the dynamic fire safety challenges inherent to high-rise refurbishment, ensuring construction teams operated within auditable, compliant parameters.
Results
The partnership provided Mace Group with critical support, underpinning the project's compliance and safety standards:
Assured compliance: The continuous oversight and assessments ensured that the project maintained unbroken compliance with the complex regulatory standards required for large-scale construction.
Seamless operation: The professionalism and efficient collaboration of the consultancy team ensured compliance was maintained without disrupting critical site operations or timelines.
Trusted risk mitigation: The detailed risk assessments and proactive advice established Zeta as a trusted resource for fire risk management, reinforcing Mace Group’s reputation for focusing on