Datacentres are the current hot topic in the construction sector. Designated as critical national infrastructure in 2024, the demand for datacentres continues to grow. The government wants the UK to become a leader in AI technology, which means there is little chance demand will slow anytime soon. London is now Europe’s largest datacentre market, with […]
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 […]
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 […]
The construction industry is no stranger to tackling uncertainty in its supply chain. The global pandemic, war in Ukraine and other places, Brexit and the impact of climate change have all taken their toll on the cost of both materials and resources. Each of these has had an impact on the cost of construction. More […]
Material shortages, rising costs and global supply chain disruptions continue to put pressure on contractors and suppliers across the construction industry. Labour shortages and the ‘skills gap’ further complicate the situation leading to rising overhead costs and resourcing challenges. It is arguably becoming harder and harder to deliver projects on time and within budget. In […]
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 […]
Completed in 2021, Ten Degrees is the world’s tallest residential modular building. Located in Croydon, South London the development stands 135 meters tall and features two towers of 38 and 44 storeys, delivering 546 rental homes. Designed by HTA architects and constructed in collaboration with Vision Modular Systems and Tide Construction, the project utilised 1,500 […]
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 […]
