Crystal Jenkins was joined by Ben Turner of SLR to discuss air quality and its role throughout the planning and development process. The conversation looks at why air quality matters for both human health and biodiversity, and how it needs to be considered alongside wider planning and sustainability requirements. They also discuss when developers should […]
Crystal Jenkins and Euan Kellie of Euan Kellie Property Solutions, discuss the planning process and the challenges developers are currently facing. The conversation covers planning permission, delays, highways approvals, development plans, the impact of the Building Safety Act, viability and feasibility studies, cost planning and project programmes. They also explore how quantity surveyors support projects […]
Crystal Jenkins, Associate Director at Overford, recently joined Tim Heatley, co-founder of Capital&Centric, and Place North West to discuss the growing challenge of bringing older buildings back into use. The discussion explored the commercial and practical pressures affecting retrofit and regeneration projects. They discuss why repurposing existing assets is becoming an increasingly important part of […]
Most construction programmes do not fail because of a single event, but they fail because of gradual, unmanaged drift. Project management relies heavily on detailed planning and tight controls in order to achieve successful programmes. But sometimes, despite well-planned programmes, events outside your control can cause the programme to drift. In these situations, being able […]
The Middle East continues to experience rapid growth across transport, energy, cultural, and giga-project developments. With ambitious timelines and significant financial investment, the region remains one of the most active construction markets globally. However, the pace and complexity of delivery also mean the Middle Eastern sector continues to see a rising number of construction disputes. […]
Talking about construction claims can be a bit of taboo. The word itself can conjure up thoughts of consultants trying with all their might to bump up the contract price, claiming for anything and everything they might (or might not) have entitlement to. But claims shouldn’t be avoided, they are simply a way to assert […]
What is an Employer’s Agent (EA)? An Employer’s Agent (EA) acts as the employer’s representative in a construction project. Their main responsibility is to manage contracts and oversee progress, whilst ensuring the employer’s interest are protected throughout the project. Typically, the role exists on design & build contracts and differs slightly from that of a […]
Another brilliant regeneration project with our friends at The Investment Room is drawing to a close. Portsmouth Mill in Todmorden is a former textile & cotton mill which had fallen into disrepair after its closure some years ago. The site sits on the edge of the Yorkshire market town in the Calder Valley. Alongside the […]
