Association for Foreign Investment

GLEEDS Česká republika

Business

Gleeds is one of the largest construction consultancy firms in Europe. In particular it has substantial experience of working in Central Eastern Europe from projects operated out of its offices in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine apart from the many other Western European, African and Far Eastern locations.
Gleeds was established in 1885 in the City of London and now has a world-wide network of offices and associations.

The practice has a substantial network of 28 offices throughout the UK and overseas, the current staff level is close to 1000 employees.

No conflicts of Interest

GLEEDS is an independent organisation with no links (contractual or otherwise) with designers, contractors or operators.

Quality Assurance

The Practice has accreditation under Quality Management Systems under BS 5750: Part 1: 1987, EN 29001/ISO 9001. The product areas assessed are:
Project Management Construction Consultancy
Quantity Surveying Project Co-ordination Services
Cost Engineering Property Taxation Allowance Services

Professional Indemnity Insurance

The Practise carries Professional Indemnity Insurance to a level for each and every claim; the number of claims in unlimited.

Health & Safety

We have a Health and Safety Policy a copy of which can also be provided if required upon appointment.

Relevant Experience

Our relevant experience is extensive; we have the resources, enthusiasm, and commitment to make projects a success. In particular our extensive experience of new build or refurbishment projects involving a mixture of alteration and new build.

Services Offered

• Cost Management
• Project Management
• Lenders Representative
• Quality Control
• Value Engineering
• Building / Structure Survey

This comprehensive service is backed up by the resources of the whole practice for specialist knowledge on Consultancy Auditing, Civil Engineering and Process and Plant works. Our specialists in all fields are available to work on projects across the country

Representatives

• Vladimír Bílý - Managing Director
• Svatava Štěpánková - Marketing Manager

References

ABN Amro Bank, AIG Lincoln Czech Republic, Allen & Overy, Andersen Consulting, Bayer, Besnet Prague, BNP - Dresdner Bank ČR, BPB Froup Plc/Rigips, British Telecom, Caisse des depots et Consignations, Cineplex Odeon Corporation, Citygrove Europe, Česká Obchodní Marks & Spencer, Ernst & Young CS Consulting, Evropa Sen, Gillette/Braun, Hewlett Packard S.A., Hotel International, Hotel Jalta, Hunter Douglas, International School of Prague, J P Morgan, Johnson Controls, Kajima Corporation, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Senior Automotive Czech s.r.o, Lucas Aftermarket Operations, Lucas RISTS Ltd. Rumania, Lucas SEI Wiring Systems, Motokov, Motorola, Mr. T J Bata, Passerinvest, Philip Morris ČR a.s., Polus Centrum Slovakia, PZ Stavinvest s.r.o., Robert Flemming Investments, Rockwell BCS Liberec, Rodamco, Service Inns, Shell Czech Republic, Skanska Property CZ, Slough Estates, SmithKline Beecham/Sterling Health, Ster Century, Tesco Stores ČR a.s., Tibbett & Britten Slovakia, TK Development Czech s.r.o., Trizec Hahn, Unilever Slovakia, Veba Immobilien AG, Wentwood Properties

Other Information

The Prague Office

Established in 1991, the office currently has 28 members of staff who maintain close links with Gleeds London office and of which 6 are based in Bratislava office, the branch established in 1999.

Staff Specialisation:

• 1 Managing Director
• 1 Accountancy
• 11 Project Management
• 7 Administration
• 7 Cost Management
• 1 Marketing
• Network of Specialist professionals on a Contract basis

The employees are a team of British and Czech nationals qualified in all mentioned fields, who are, therefore, capable of operating in Czech, English, Slovak and German languages.

Prague office has completed a wide range of construction projects covering industrial, office, retail, residential and hotel sectors.