Cost Planning in Construction
Cost Plans – why are they needed? As a developer, you have criteria that inform what you want your project […]
Contractor Insolvency – What do you do when it affects your project?
What is the difference between liquidation, administration and insolvency? Issues regarding liquidity are sadly commonplace in the construction industry for
Risk Management in Construction
Why is risk management important? If a project is at the very earliest stage of inception, there will likely be
Delay Analysis
We put forward the following scenario to Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator: “We’re a Property Developer who typically acts
RFIs and Design Management
We put forward the following scenario to Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator: “I’m a Property Developer who typically acts
Joint Venture Property Development
What is joint venture property development? According to the Oxford dictionary, a joint venture is “a commercial enterprise undertaken jointly
Prime Cost Sums
During preparation of the design, the developer, usually via a directly commissioned Architect, will seek specialist advice about certain types
Letter of Intent – What’s it for and should I start works upon receipt?
As a Quantity Surveyor working for a small main contractor, you’ve been issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) by your
Preliminaries in Construction
If the direct or permanent construction works’ bill of quantities or work schedule is prepared using the design and specification,
LADs in Construction
Construction contracts place emphasis on the insertion of clear dates for starting works, when the works must be completed by,