Project Management

A partnership that works

You need a project manager you can trust. With over 1400 projects successfully managed to date, Base won’t let you down. Each member of the team is highly qualified and has managed tensile fabric projects from small-scale, pre-designed tensile canopies to huge and unique fabric structures. Every project manager also carries a CSCS card, demonstrating Base’ exemplary health and safety practice. Our team’s diverse experience means you get the best project manager for the job. A project manager who’ll not only bring you relevant knowledge, but total service continuity throughout your project. Besides a project manager, you’ll also gain the experience of a director to both oversee and be on hand to discuss your project at any stage.

Project Managers

Mark Smith

Head of Projects/Director

 A qualified civil engineer, with over 34 years' experience in the construction industry, including 20 years of project management, Mark is a director at Base and responsible for all tensile fabric design and build projects. Mark is the lead contact on bespoke exterior projects.
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Andy Chiverton

Commercial Project Manager

With many high-profile tensile fabric projects under his belt, including Queens University Belfast, Glasgow Airport and the London 2012 Games, Andy takes the lead role on major infrastructure projects. He also has a post graduate diploma in Quantity Surveying and is a certified IRATA1 rope access supervisor.
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Francis Buchanan

Project Manager

Francis' experience covers all aspects of the tensile fabric industry from exterior structures and bespoke interior fit outs to maintenance of fabric structures. His portfolio includes the Manchester Regional Athletics Stadium and Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Barclays Canary Wharf HQ atria and the East Winter Garden.
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Kevin Hemmings

Architect/Project Manager

Base's resident architect with over 20 years tensile fabric experience, Kevin has been responsible for contracting some of the largest and most exciting tensile projects in the UK and overseas, including installations for BAA, Broadgate Estates, MOD, and Railtrack. Kevin's focus at Base is bespoke interiors and our pre-designed range.
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Russell George

Project and Safety Manager

Russell has unrivalled knowledge in every facet of the construction process from rigging to supervision, thanks to more than 18 years experience installing and managing fabric structure projects. NEBOSH certified to level 3, Russell also plays a key role in co-ordinating health and safety strategy throughout the company.
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