We are specialist, commercial project management consultants with a background in finance and project management.
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Why do property projects fail? Most projects do not fail because the bricklayers did a wonky wall but fail due to poor budgeting, cost overruns and poor cash flow management. Contractor and supplier bankruptcy is another major issue ( highest incidence of any industry in the UK)Â whilst poor project governance ( who is responsible with what) leads to finger pointing, delays, massive cost overruns and sometimes court cases.Â
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How can we help you? We give you the financial control you need. We are forward looking and predictive ( signalling potential issues before they happen). We give you the tools you need to understand cost variances, live cost-to-complete forecast. We de-risk projects by screening financial health of contractor, manage contract variations. Setting the architecture of the financial safeguards of the project - payment mechanism, milestones, financial retention, bankruptcy protection, insurance, vesting certificates. Monitor physical delivery and timeline. Â
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How much we cost? Our model is to be cost neutral. Click here to find out more about our fees. We tend to save our clients way more than what we cost. Besides cost savings you will hopefully have a better sleep given that you will have a clear picture of where you are with your project. Soft issues ( like weak contracts which leave you exposed, scope creep, poor cash flow) can be way more costly and stressful than hard issues (such as supplier delivering wrong size of windows)
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How do we work? Our model is fractional. We are on the site 0.5 to 1 day a week depending on the project size. Physically tracking site metrics, authorizing trade valuations, resolving operational barriers, and chairing high-level alignment meetings. Off-site we update live Cost-to-Complete (CTC) modules, managing change registries, administering formal JCT boundaries, analysing project cash flow, contract variation request, cost variances, forecasts, updating risks and mitigation.Â
Monitor physical delivery and timeline.Â
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What else do we do? We offer an range of add-on independent services such as: pre-construction project feasibility and tender audit, monthly valuation and progress certification, fractional commercial management services for builders.Â
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What are we not? we are not Site Project Managers. These will manage the physical site delivery. We take care of you money, the site manager looks after the physical delivery of your project.Â
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Our Services
We provide expert management consulting services, ensuring every phase of your refurbishment is handled with professional integrity and transparent oversight.
Help you understand the scope of your project.
Most homeowners do not understand the works needed to be done to complete a project. There is always an element of unknown as issues/challenges are uncovered as the project progresses. However, it is key to conduct a survey of the works needed so you have early line of sight of potential challenges and decisions you might need to make. This exercise will also be the foundation of the budget building.
Understand the regulatory requirements for your project. Â
Depending of nature and complexity of project we will advise of main regulatory requirements. Oftentimes these requirements drive cost and deliverables. Knowing these at early stage will help build a realistic budget and avoid unexpected cost.
Cost Estimation
Detailed financial projections provide an honest appraisal of necessary investments before any work begins.
Budget building
Budgeting mistakes are the most common and frustrating problems home building or renovation projects suffer from. Most homeowners do not understand the scope of the project and if their budget covers it all. This lack of understanding leads to unwanted compromises or/and overspent, which often leads to higher debt and longer project completion times. Leverage our expertise to understand the scope of your project to help you build a realistic budget and help you make informed decisions beforehand. Whilst you might think this is an additional cost, it is probably the cheapest and most effective way to complete your project.
Quality assurance
We will discuss deliverables with you and your suppliers and check the work quality is as agreed. It’s a lot easier if these are understood and agreed beforehand, rather than once work has been started or completed. We will help you understand what to expect and the service provider what is expected. We will document agreements and conversations so we can build an audit trail.
Project Management
Managing a project is incredibly time consuming and frustrating. We will manage the delivery of your project. Monitor that works progress according to schedule, milestones are delivered in time. We will give you early warnings if works are delayed and what are the implications ( how a delay will impact other works). Decisions taken early and well informed will reduce completion times and cost. We will put in place a schedule of visits in person where we discuss with the builders and appraise progress.
Contract support
You don't really understand how important a contract is until things go wrong. We can help build and negotiate solid contracts that keep you covered.
Financing the project
If you need further financing we will help you understand what are your options and what are the ways to get access to financing. We work with finance professionals and accountants.
Project accounting
We are experienced qualified accountants. We can provide complete and transparent project accounting for your project big or small.
Trade contacts & Quotes
When you go out there you’ll quickly find out that it is not easy to find the right tradespeople/companies/suppliers at the right cost. Quotes, when you are lucky to get them, are irrational and lead times too long. How would you know if you can trust them or if they can deliver? Working with quality tradespeople is key for a successful delivery.  Leverage our network of tested contacts. Transparency is key and so is the freedom to work with the teams which best
Keep you in charge and in the know
Project management is incredibly time consuming, complex and frustrating.  We will do the heavy lifting for you but we’ll make sure we stay in close contact with you to understand how your project is progressing, what challenges arise, what are the cost implications, what decisions need to be made.
Transparency
We are independent, unaffiliated and transparent. We will not recommend you a supplier or other company because we stand to gain financially. We will be completely transparent and let you know if we benefit financially and in which way. Ultimately if will be you who will decide what options are the best. Â Â
How We Work
We follow a transparent, step-by-step methodology to ensure your project is delivered with integrity and professional oversight.
1. Initial Conversation
We begin with a detailed discussion to understand your brief and define the specific goals for your refurbishment.
3. Define our involvement
We discuss and agree the best way for us to support you
5. Project Management
We provide ongoing oversight and progress tracking, maintaining strict quality control until the work is complete.
2. Site Review
Our experts perform a thorough site review and gather all necessary information to inform the planning phase.
4. Project Cost Estimation
We prepare detailed budget planning and cost assessments to ensure financial transparency from the start.
6. Handover & Review
Finally, we manage the formal handover process and conduct a comprehensive review to ensure your satisfaction.