What an independent commercial assessment of a construction project covers
When a funder, a board or an employer needs to know where a project really stands on cost, contract and exposure, an independent commercial…
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Insights & guides
Practical guidance on cost, contracts, surveys and value
Clear, no-jargon articles on the decisions that shape property and construction projects, written by an RICS-regulated firm.
Advantages and disadvantages of JCT contracts
JCT is the default building contract for most UK projects, and for good reasons. It also has weaknesses that show up in the same places on project…
Read →NEC vs JCT vs FIDIC: which contract, and when
Three contract families cover most of the construction work a UK-based client will ever let: JCT for buildings, NEC for infrastructure and the public…
Read →JCT vs NEC: choosing the right construction contract
The contract you sign shapes how risk, cost and disputes are handled for the life of a project. Here is how the two most common UK families compare, i…
Read →Seven causes of construction cost overruns, and how to prevent them
Most cost overruns are not bad luck, they are predictable, and largely preventable with disciplined cost management from the start.…
Read →What a pre-contract cost plan does (and why it pays for itself)
A cost plan turns a design into a budget you can trust, and it is the single most useful document for keeping a project on track before you commit.…
Read →Why a building survey protects you before you buy
A mortgage valuation is for the lender. A building survey is for you, and it is often the best-value few hundred pounds you spend on a property.…
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