Expert insights for the
construction industry
Most construction projects begin with a clear budget and programme. As works progress, however, costs can gradually move away from the original price. This is known as budget drift.
Unexpected ground conditions are one of the most common causes of disruption, additional cost and dispute on construction projects.
Another brilliant regeneration project with our friends at The Investment Room is drawing to a close.
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.
Most construction programmes do not fail because of a single event, but they fail because of gradual, unmanaged drift.
