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Top 10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Construction Projects
Introduction In the complex world of construction, the path to project completion...
JCT Intermediate Contracts: contra...
04/21/2020A construction contract keeps everyone involved in a project playing by the same set of rules. It is the contract administrator’s job to make sure the game runs smoothly by administering the contract details. Here we’ll look at the contract...
Cost estimates and tenders in lump...
03/09/2020As a contractor, it all starts with the tender, the kick-off point which can, if all goes well, lead to you seeing a construction project through to completion. But for the architect and client on the other side of the...
Lump sum contract disputes and how...
02/18/2020Client disputes are part and parcel of running a construction business. It’s unavoidable. But whether or not your bottom line is hit hard is something you can avoid by putting in place the right protections from the outset. Here we’ll...
Construction procurement routes: k...
02/04/2020With the pressure to secure new contracts and keep your profits coming in, it can be easy to lose sight of which procurement routes best fit your long-term business objectives when tendering for projects. In this guide, we’ll cover the...
Finding leeway in your lump sum co...
01/28/2020Lump sum contracts may be the bread and butter of the construction industry, with RIBA reporting that 86% of contractors frequently use traditional contracts, but they come with their own risks. Perhaps the most significant of those risks are the...
Your Guide to Scheduling and Plann...
12/11/2019Whether you’re tasked with completing a large commercial contract or a small residential build, planning is key. With the right tools at your disposal, detailed planning will ensure you: complete your projects on time and on budget better manage your...