Installation and maintenance of fire doors: 3rd party accreditation is critical
3rd Party Accreditations and Certifications are instrumental in the control of quality on construction projects and form an important part […]
Retention: How and what to put in place
Retention in the UK dates back to the 1840s where it was used as security against contractor insolvency through the
When is the best time to sell a development?
The whole reason for a property developer to build a housing development is to sell it. In order to maximise
Best Endeavours vs Reasonable Endeavours
Why do so many construction disputes occur? This is a curious question and one that has been subject to scrutiny
The High Street is emptying, what can we do with it?
A Note: This article was written just before the Coronavirus outbreak in the UK, and given the government’s imposed lockdown,
Construction technology and what the changes look like between 2000 and 2020
It’s good to remind yourself where technology was in 2000. Google was only 2 years old, Mission Impossible 2 was
Valuing variations with a Schedule of Rates
Consider that a bill of quantities reflects the project requirements through identification of the works, as described in the specification
The planning system and the impact of potential delays on a project
The planning system is the framework that allows landowners and developers to legally get permission to enhance the use of
Practical Completion vs Partial Possession
Have you ever come across a situation in which the penthouse balcony of a new residential block seems to be
How to improve the performance of an underperforming subcontractor
Subcontractor underperformance happens within the construction industry, as I am sure it does across all industries. However, in our industry,