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Retail fit-out projects take a specific approach to ensure they run on time and adverse trading impacts are minimised. Whether it's a rebrand, a new store or an upgrade to facilities, this article helps unpick 10 things to consider to ensure your shop fit-out project runs smoothly. To find out more about how the Evolution5 | Construction & Property Consultants contracting team can help you, drop me a message or contact Paul Urben or Glen Obstancias on 023 8040 5073 10 tips for a successful retail fit-out construction project | Evolution5 https://bit.ly/3zKEk67

You can probably tell this frustrated me! Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eQ7VQQgi

The clerk of works role is making a comeback and here's why. https://bit.ly/2Akotwh #construction #CIOB #qualitymanagement #clerkofworks

The tender process is chaos. And it's undermining construction projects and letting clients down. If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I've spoken about this before but this is different. In this video I've shared, in detail, a recent experience Evolution5 | Construction & Property Consultants had of tendering a construction project worth IRO £3m. The whole process was flawed to the point it's hard to imagine any contractor would have been able to submit a quality proposal that they could realistically deliver! At the end I share how I dealt with the situation and I'll be interested to hear your thoughts - would you have done the same? YouTube https://lnkd.in/eQ7VQQgi

Another example of the sheer range of work the contracting team carry out for clients. The team have been undertaking work to repair and replace hoarding at this mothballed site. Damaged and deteriorating site hoarding can quickly become an eyesore and importantly compromise security. For more information about the full range of contracting services offered by Evolution5 | Construction & Property Consultants - drop me a DM or call the office and have a chat with Glen Obstancias or one of the team.

Taking the time to provide robust information now, will ensure the tenders you receive can be effectively compared and assessed. And remember - it's about achieving value for money, which doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest bid wins. Take a look at my short video to understand what documents you need in place and why. Cost Management Documentation: Tender Stage https://lnkd.in/gzeCwzQ6 If you need any help or advice about tendering your construction project, please get in touch. #costmanagement #propertyinvestment #propertydeveloper

Strip out work in progress by the team for this office to residential conversion project. The team are undertaking full preparation of the site ready for the next phase of enabling work to begin.

True or false? Value engineering is a cost and quality cutting exercise. When you look at the history of the principle, it's about ensuring quality is maintained while controlling costs. So while it may enable you to maximise your budget, it shouldn't be a risk to project quality if it's done well. What do you think? https://bit.ly/3z8fmaZ #valueengineering #propertydeveloper #construction

Past team members might well spot themselves on this whistle-stop look at our journey from Day 1 to now and how our 📈 Good to Great Plan ⭐ is paving the way for the next 17 years! If you've ever wondered why we are called Evolution5 | Construction & Property Consultants - what the pivotal moments have been in our business, or where we are going next - take 5 to give this one a watch. YouTube https://lnkd.in/ee4xRRKm

I could go chapter and verse about how ISG's recent demise is evidence that the industry needs to undergo serious change - especially when it comes to risk and reward. However, let's instead turn our attention to what happens to halted projects. How do you move forward when your contractor falls into administration and as the client, you're left with a partially completed build that needs to be finished? It's not always easy to find a new contractor prepared to take over part way through a project. Construction management is a procurement route that lends itself brilliantly to such scenarios. Yet, in my opinion, is still drastically underutilised. Over the years Evolution5 | Construction & Property Consultants has used construction management to help clients get their projects to completion after their appointed contractor has ceased trading. A commonly overlooked benefit is that it can be possible for trade subcontractors to continue delivering their services (albeit after some unavoidable delays whilst the legalities of administration are dealt with), reducing their losses and maintaining continuity. You can learn more about construction management in this video: https://lnkd.in/ewDd_Zz8 If you'd like to discuss how construction management may be the solution to a stalled project, drop me a DM.