Coming soon – the Overford ride returns! We’ll be organising our charity cycling event again in Sheffield. This year’s event takes place on 25 September with a slightly adjusted route and a chance to support a great cause as well as meeting new people and getting active for the Autumn....
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....
Cllr Ben Miskell, chair of Sheffield City Council’s transport, regeneration and climate policy team and Jason Sharp founding partner at Overford sat down with Place North’s Sally Gibson to discuss the regeneration taking place across Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region. Successful regeneration projects rely on more than vision...
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...
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...
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...
