The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was founded after the First World War to care for cemeteries and memorials at 23,000 locations in 153 different countries. This prestigious organisation ensures that the 1.7 million people who died in two world wars will never be forgotten. The CWGC needed to refurbish their head offices in Maidenhead, creating open plan office accommodation and new reception and conference room facilities. Saville Jones was appointed to guide the Commission through this process, acting as Employer’s Agent and Contract Administrators, including the provision of design advice, quantity surveying services and mechanical and electrical consultants. The construction work was phased in order to maintain the offices fully functional throughout the contract. The work also included new services – heating, air conditioning, lighting and intruder and fire alarms. In addition to the building work, careful consideration was given to the logistics of moving staff, filing and IT equipment and the installation of new furniture. The ground floor refurbishment included a new reception area, museum and a visitors facility, allowing visitors to view the museum artefacts as well as researching their ancestors’ grave and burial details. A further phase of refurbishment was also undertaken to first and second floor areas, with design options for staff communal areas. Saville Jones being both architects and project managers for this further phase.