Tuesday, February 22, 2022

BSN Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 




PROJECT DESCRIPTION

BSN is a government owned bank in Malaysia with a vision to be the preferred bank for comprehensive financial services of the Malaysian people. BSN has more than 5,100 employees, 382 branches nationwide. The overall objective for BSN’s rebranding roll out was to ensure a new retail branch bank network to support and inspire their organisation to continuously grow and enhance its ability to serve its “family” of customers, staff and owners.

Merx was appointed to perform a full flash of programme management services for the branch roll out of 37 branches throughout Malaysia, inclusive of new fit out along with branch rebranding. Working in conjunction with SL+A (Interior Designer) and Jurutera Budiman (MEP consultant), Merx ensured BSN vision for the new branch network was brought to life.

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ICAP Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 




PROJECT DESCRIPTION

ICAP is a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services. ICAP works across commodities, shipping, credit, FX, interest rates, futures and options amongst others.

After signing a lease for L20 & L21 of the then newly completed Tower 2 MBFC development ICAP appointed Merx as project manager to oversee the fit out works that included a robust and resilient data centre and the creation of a trading floor setup to allow smooth communications between the multiple trading departments.

The project was completed on time and under budget and accommodated all ICAPs user requirements during the course of the project.


Rio Tinto Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 




PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company represented in over 40 countries across 6 continents. With Rio Tinto’s growing presence in Asia, Merx was commissioned to project manage a “2-phase” approach to relocate 300 staff from their existing Singapore offices at Centennial Tower to Marina Bay Financial Centre.

Rio Tinto’s design principles featured flexible working and collaborative spaces and integrated technology to enhance productivity. Merx successfully delivered the Rio Tinto Singapore offices, working through a challenging procurement and construction programme to ensure design and budget requirements were met.

The new offices were designed for a Greenmark Gold Certification for energy efficiency, water efficiency, environmental protection and indoor environmental quality.

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AXA Blueprint Hong Kong | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 



PROJECT DESCRIPTION

AXA is French multinational providing global insurance, investment management and financial services. With offices in 62 countries employing over 160,000 employees, AXA client base is estimated to be over 160 million.

Merx was appointed to oversee the delivery AXA’s new corporate office space in Hong Kong which featured an open plan design, collaborative workstations and intelligent work stations, all aimed at supporting the organisations agile working strategy.

Working closely with Circa (designers) and PowerSmart (main contractor), Merx ensured that the project was delivered on time and within budget.

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Delvaux Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 




PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Delvaux is the oldest fine leather good house in the world. Established in 1829 in Belgium Delvaux has remained at the forefront of luxury leather goods for almost 2 centuries.

Delvaux appointed Merx as its Project and Cost managers to represent them to open the first Delvaux store in South East Asia in the premium Singapore shopping precinct of Orchard Road. The design of the store matches the Delvaux global standards and showcases the highest quality leather goods in the world. The project challenged the designers and contractors and was opened with a gala cocktail reception.

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Uomo & Stefano Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 



PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Uomo Collezioni is a high end men’s clothing store specializing in Italian fashion and made to measure tailoring. Reflecting the quality merchandise, the design is sophisticated and stylish.

The project involved the development of the open plan shop area, niche cashier zone, a dedicated VIP room, fitting rooms, window display area with large shop-front. The fit-out utilised high end imported materials including specialist light fittings, marble, veneers and bespoke leather finishes.

Our Merx project management office took on full project management responsibilities which included cost management as well as design management to ensure delivery was on time and within budget.

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Goodman Hong Kong | Industrial Construction Project | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 



PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Goodman Gtroup is an Australian integrated commercial and industrial property company that owns, develops and manages numerous industrial properties in Hong Kong and Asia.
 
Merx has been appointed by the client as overall project managers in the development of multiple properties ranging in size between 40,000 and 70,000 sft. By consitently delivering these complex projects on time and within budget, Merx has strengthened its relationship with Goodman as a ‘repeat customer’.

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Tag Heuer Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 




PROJECT DESCRIPTION

At the time of its opening, the landmark TAG Heuer, Wisma Atria store in Orchard Road was the brand’s largest flagship store in Asia. Spanning  2 floors connected by a custom built internal staircase, the retail area was designed with the use of stainless steel, glazing, mirrors, premium dark wood and crème leather. In addition to the interior fit-out the project included a new external branded clad façade to tie in with the base building façade. 

Merx was appointed for project management responsibilities of this entire project to ensure timely rollout and to manage costs.


BHP Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 





PROJECT DESCRIPTION

BHP is a multinational mining, metals and petroleum listed company headquartered in Melbourne. With multiple office locations in Singapore, BHP needed to consolidate all properties into a 230,000 regional hub spread over 11 floors at Marina Bay Financial Centre. 

This was a landmark project for BHP Billiton, creating not only their new marketing headquarters for Asia, but also a new benchmark in technological innovation, staff and client services, sustainability and a working environment that accommodates a wide variety of business needs. Appointed as overall project managers, Merx ensured the project was delivered on time and within budget.

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QBE Hong Kong | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

                                                 




PROJECT DESCRIPTION

QBE is Australia’s largest provider of insurance products with operations in 37 countries and employing over 15,000 employees.
 
QBE appointed Merx as overall project managers to lead the development and refurbishment works of two office locations in Hong Kong to facilitate the company’s agile working strategy. Incorporating collaborative and break out areas, the open plan concept also included a large auditorium and presentation centre. 

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AXA Olympus Hong Kong | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 





PROJECT DESCRIPTION

AXA is French multinational providing global insurance, investment management and financial services. With offices in 62 countries employing over 160,000 employees, AXA client base is estimated to be over 160 million.
 
Merx was engaged by the client as project manager to lead the development works of multiple locations over 3 phases between 2016 and 2017. With the underlying theme across all projects being the transformation dynamic and people focused office space emphasising open plan, flexible and collaborative zones.

South32 Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 




PROJECT DESCRIPTION

South32 are a global resources company, producing products that are used in nearly every aspect of our daily lives. South32’s purpose is to unlock potential by converting high value resources into reserves and identify new opportunities to compete for capital within their capital management framework.

Merx was appointed by South32 to run all aspects of the project and engage the designers, contractors and suppliers under Merx in a client contract management structure. Moving into the Capita Green building and setting up a new agile workplace created a successful environment for the newly formed South32 management and staff.

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Economic Development Board Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm



 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EDB is the lead government agency for planning and executing strategies to enhance Singapore’s position as a global business centre. 

The Merx project management office was appointed to refit their existing Singapore office located at Raffles City Tower (RCT). The 100,000 sq. ft. renovation stretched across 9 levels excluding 2 levels which needed to be reinstated and returned to RCT Building Team.

Working in conjunction with Hassell (Interior Designer) and WSP Ng (GreenMark consultant), Merx ensured EDB’s vision of an alternative workplace strategy, flexible breakout and meeting areas and collaboration spaces were brought to life whilst providing a modern look and maintaining quality through material selection. 

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Bloomberg Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 




PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Bloomberg is an international News and Media agency that delivers television, radio and mobile services to clients worldwide. Its extensive network spans 73 countries with over 150 bureaus and 2,400 media professionals.

As a repeat client, Bloomberg engaged Merx as the sole Project and Cost Manager to manage the development of a new office space for their Singapore HQ. Working in conjunction with Graphite (Interior Designer) and TW International (MEP consultant), Merx ensured Bloomberg vision of a modern and inspiring workplace was brought to life on time and within budget.

 


Chartis Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 




PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Chartis engaged the Merx project management office to oversee the refurbishment of their new 64,000office space in Singapore. Working alongside MMoser on a design and build contract, Merx’s role was to provide client side direction to close out the scheme design phase in line with the pre agreed budget and time constraints. 

The project included new open plan office/meeting room/reception/phone booths and staff facilities for all the Chartis Singapore team, as well as a customer facing service and transaction counter for insurance sales and enquiries. Incorporating the Chartis new global branding initiatives timed perfectly into the concept and scheme design of the project.

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Jet Aviation Singapore | Industrial Construction Project | Construction Project Management | Merxcn

 



PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Jet Aviation is one of the largest aviation services companies, operating close to 50 facilities globally and employing over 5,000 staff.


Due to significant business growth, the Singapore operation was required to expand its hangar space in order to serve customer requirements. Jet Aviation appointed Merx as overall project managers to realise their vision of a state of the art facility to house additional aircraft as well as a service facility that included staff offices, a VIP lounge, spray painting booths and workshops for joinery and upholstery.


Successful delivery of a complex project on schedule and within budget has resulted in repeat projects and a strengthened customer relationship.


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Digitas Singapore | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 




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AXA Investment Managers Hong Kong | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 



PROJECT DESCRIPTION

AXA Investment Managers is a global asset management institution providing fixed income and equity investment products to institutional and wholesale clients. In 2018 Merx was engaged for a combined relocation and fit-out project for AXA Investment Managers and AXA Asian Markets. For AXA Investment Managers, Merx was appointed as project manager including quantity surveying, construction administration, move management and client contract management services.


In order to support business flexibility, AXA Investment Managers moved from an existing space that had elements of open plan with private offices to complete open plan setting with ergonomic solutions. Although each of the two separate entities within AXA Investment Managers had their own unique look and feel, the overall design still retained consistency to allow for seamless design transition from the client facing area to their respective back offices.


With the new building itself still undergoing final stages testing and commissioning and multiple tenants moving in at the same time, the project success was dependant on Merx’s detailed coordination, risk mitigation, time management and structured site supervision to ensure delivery on time and on budget.


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Friday, February 18, 2022

Block.one Hong Kong | Construction Project Management | Merxcm

 


PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Block.one is a global leader within the rapidly expanding block chain technology industry and is one of the most exciting start-ups in recent years. In late 2018 Block.one approached Merx for the relocation and on-going expansion of their corporate space in Hong Kong. The new space features elements of residential design to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Appointed as the overall Project Manager, Merx took over for the implementation and management of a project plan, budget and coordination between the appointed designer. Upon appointment, Merx immediately stepped in to develop the detailed programme required to align the project and ensure the project’s success in delivery on time and within budget.

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