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Office Attendance and Workplace Investment Decisions
For the last few years, the debate around office attendance has largely been framed as a people and workplace issue....
Reuse in Office Refurbishment: When It Adds Value
How to make the right commercial decision when refurbishing an existing workplace There are good reasons why reuse...
What Does 95% Cost Certainty Actually Require?
Clients understandably want certainty before they commit to construction. If a project is forecast to cost £5m, the...
Why Procurement Strategy Should Follow the Risk
Learn how to choose an office fit-out procurement strategy based on programme, design maturity, cost certainty and risk rather than standard company policy.
The Most Expensive Changes Are Often Decisions That Haven’t Been Made Yet
Late client decisions can create redesign, delay and additional cost. Learn how better briefing, governance and change control can protect an office fit-out budget.
Why £/sq ft Can Be a Dangerous Way to Set a Budget
One of the first questions I am often asked when somebody is considering an office project is, “What should I allow...
Before Signing an Office Lease, How Much Should You Know About the Fit-Out Cost?
Finding the right office is normally treated as a property decision first and a project decision second. The rent...
Letters of Intent in Construction: The Risks Every Client Should Understand
Tne of the biggest commercial disputes I was involved with was in my early career and started with what appeared to be...
Ten questions every client should ask their Cost Consultant
I've reviewed plenty of cost plans over the years and there can be a huge difference in quality. Some are little more...
How To Manage Risk Before It Becomes Change
Risk management has to start early One of the most common problems in office fit-out and refurbishment projects is...
Practical Completion Isn’t the Finish Line
Many workplace projects are judged on cost, programme and quality. Discover why post-occupancy evaluation provides the evidence needed to improve future workplace investments and business cases.
Dynamic Businesses Need Dynamic Project Controls
Why requirements management is becoming a critical discipline in workplace delivery Recent discussion within the...
Why Every Office Asset Refurbishment Is an Investment Decision
Explore why every office asset refurbishment is a critical investment decision. Learn how asset repositioning maximizes ROI, improves ESG, and future-proofs property value.
Why Projects Go Over Budget Even When They Have a Cost Consultant
Executive Summary One of the most common misconceptions in construction is that appointing a cost consultant...
Getting the Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Procurement Strategies
Executive Summary The debate between Traditional procurement and Design & Build has been running for decades....
Using Cost Planning to Shape Design Decisions
Executive Summary Cost planning is often viewed as a process of validating whether a design fits within budget. In...
The Psychology of Cost Certainty
Executive Summary Clients naturally want certainty on projects. Certainty around cost, programme and outcome reduces...
How to Tell if You’re Getting Good Cost Advice
Executive Summary Cost advice is a core part of any project, yet its value is not always easy to assess. Many clients...
Responsible Use of AI in Construction Consultancy
Executive Summary Artificial intelligence (AI) is now widely used across the construction and real estate sector. It...