Rob Varney will be joining Lena Barnes, Senior Associate at Devonshire Solicitors LLP, and Nick Caplin, Barrister at 4 Pump Court. Together, these leading professionals in construction and contract law will share their expertise on one of the most challenging areas in practice. The session will look at the key principles, real-world practices and common […]
A City Once in Decline Back in the 1990s, Robert Carlisle, Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson and others put Sheffield on the map for all the wrong reasons.The blockbuster film, ‘The Full Monty’ highlighted the city as an example of depressed post-industrial decline. However, the recent South Yorkshire development update from Place Yorkshire highlighted fascinating insights […]
After more than a decade leading Twenty3 Consulting, Robert Varney has joined Overford as Director, bringing his extensive expertise to our team of quantity surveyors and expert witnesses. Rob, a specialist MEP expert, former board director of Inviron and ABB made the announcement to clients of Twenty3 consulting. In an email today, stated that, “from […]
Jason Sharp and CEO Richard O’Brien of Merlin Insurance Brokers, discuss key insurance challenges in the construction sector. They discuss the increase in PI (Professional Indemnity) for Surveyors post-Grenfell, how the Building Safety Act has heightened scrutiny regarding increased premiums, and strategies for firms when they’re struggling to secure cover. Richard also shares his insights […]
Overford Associate Director, Crystal Jenkins has been providing quantity surveying and cost control support to Millenium Care UK Group. Together, we’ve been supporting the construction of their latest project, the Langtree Care Home in Standish. Nestled in a 10-acre countryside estate surrounded by dense natural wildlife, the goal is to support people with dementia to […]
Jonathan Wilson, owner of Citu, and Crystal Jenkins, Associate Director at Overford, sat down with Place North‘s Sally Gibson to discuss what’s on the agenda for developments and real estate in Yorkshire over the next few years. The pair discuss how the introduction of the Building Safety Act (BSA) and changes to planning laws will […]
Join us with a host of construction & legal professionals on Friday, 20th June 2025, for a day of law and construction cycling. A chance to network, and socialise, all while supporting the life-changing work of Weston Park Hospital Charity. We’ll be setting off from Forge Dam in Sheffield for a spectacular circular route through […]
The Successful Claim Construction projects often involve many complexities. These include delays, design issues, and disputes over the work’s scope. When such issues arise, it’s essential to have a clear, well-documented claim to protect your rights and ensure the project stays on track. Preparing a successful construction claim requires careful attention to detail, good records, […]
In this episode, founder and CEO of Built By Us, Danna Walker joins Crystal Jenkins for a conversation about the skills gap in construction. With a conservative estimate of 45,000 workers needed in the UK by 2027, drastic measures are needed if we are to attract and retain the best talent. The pair share their […]
Great news – we’re partnering with Place Yorkshire for MIPIM 2025. Members of the Overford Team will be joining the Place events and activities as part of the annual property conference in France next March. The team at Place North have teamed up with MIPIM organiser RX to put the North of England in the […]
