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Extension of Time Support: When a Project Needs Clearer Planning Evidence

Extension of Time Support: When a Project Needs Clearer Planning Evidence

Extension of time support is most valuable when a project needs clearer planning evidence around delay, disruption and the practical effect on programme position.

Why Main Contractors Need Independent Programme Review on Pressured Projects

Why Main Contractors Need Independent Programme Review on Pressured Projects

Independent programme review helps main contractors test programme robustness, challenge weak assumptions and make better decisions when project pressure starts to increase.

What Good Construction Planning Support Actually Looks Like

What Good Construction Planning Support Actually Looks Like

Good construction planning support gives project teams clearer sequence, better visibility of risk and more dependable advice when delivery pressure starts to build.

Delay Analysis for Contractors: When Project Pressure Starts to Build

Delay Analysis for Contractors: When Project Pressure Starts to Build

Delay analysis helps contractors understand how disruption, change and slippage are affecting programme position before commercial discussions become harder to manage.

Signs Your Construction Programme Is Not Fit for Purpose

Signs Your Construction Programme Is Not Fit for Purpose

A construction programme is not fit for purpose if the team cannot rely on it to understand sequence, manage risk, report progress or make confident delivery decisions.

Programme Recovery Planning: When to Re-sequence a Project

Programme Recovery Planning: When to Re-sequence a Project

Programme recovery planning becomes necessary when the original sequence no longer gives the project a realistic route to completion or a dependable basis for control.

When Should You Bring in a Construction Planning Consultant?

When Should You Bring in a Construction Planning Consultant?

A construction planning consultant adds the most value when programme confidence is weakening, delivery pressure is increasing or a team needs independent scrutiny before issues escalate.

What Is a Construction Programme Review and When Do You Need One?

What Is a Construction Programme Review and When Do You Need One?

A construction programme review helps project teams understand whether a programme is realistic, coordinated and still fit for purpose before problems become harder to manage.

Overcoming Common Programme Challenges with Start 2 Finish

Overcoming Common Programme Challenges with Start 2 Finish

Are you frustrated with the lack of detail in your construction programme?

Stay on Track: Strategies for Dealing with Delays and Unexpected Changes in Construction

Stay on Track: Strategies for Dealing with Delays and Unexpected Changes in Construction

Construction projects are complex undertakings that require careful planning, coordination, and execution to ensure timely completion. However, delays and unexpected changes can oc…

Mastering Time: Proven Strategies for Managing and Updating Construction Programmes

Mastering Time: Proven Strategies for Managing and Updating Construction Programmes

The first step in managing and updating a construction programme is to create a realistic work breakdown structure that takes into account all the activities and resources involved…

Benefits of Drones in Construction

Benefits of Drones in Construction

Drones are becoming more and more popular across a range of industries, and the construction industry is no exception. In this blog post, we will discuss how drones are being used…

The use of Digital Twins During Construction

The use of Digital Twins During Construction

This blog post continues the theme of utilising digital twins throughout the various construction phases. The first post talked about digital twins during the pre-construction stag…

Digital Twins for Pre-Construction

Digital Twins for Pre-Construction

There are many advantages to the construction industry to embrace the use of digital twins throughout the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases.

Meet Our Newest Member - The Parrot ANAFI Ai drone

Meet Our Newest Member - The Parrot ANAFI Ai drone

We will soon take delivery of a new commercial drone to accompany our existing Phantom 4 Pro drone.