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  • Take the Red Pill....

    I was watching The Matrix film the other week and there is one scene that continues to jump into my mind in relation to my work in Dispute Resolution and Prevention. 

    Its the scene where Morpheus (cool shades) meets Neo for the first time and shows Neo what the Matrix is, by asking him to choose between taking a blue pill or a red pill.

    Allow me to now recreate the scene between you and I. I will play Morpheus and you can be kick ass Neo. Ready? Action!! (Always wanted to say that..)

    Friday 27 May 2011 Read More
  • A bit of a sTRAMash...

    I read with horror that Councillors in Edinburgh have agreed to look into the costs of scrapping the city’s tram project.

    This has to be one of the most knee jerk and stupid ideas I have ever heard. Explore the options for sure but dear Lord don’t scrap this. Scotland will never live this down. 

    Whilst I am not defending in any way the handling of this project, to scrap it now would in my humble opinion (and I am sure I am not alone in the industry), be a national embarrassment. For once lets put party politics aside and do whats in the national interest?

    Tuesday 17 May 2011 Read More
  • Retention - Its not big and its not clever...

    Back in 1964 Sir Harold Banwell wrote about collaborative working practices (long before Latham and Egan). He also urged that retention be gradually phased out. Forty-five years on and there seems to be no sign that this unhelpful and persistent stalwart is on its way out.

    Back in 2010 I wrote about the problems surrounding the release of retention at the Westfield Development in London.

    Saturday 26 February 2011 Read More
  • Supermarket Tax - Fair or Unfair?

    Normally when the economy heads for trouble, the knee-jerk reaction is to "tinker" with interest rates. But with the ”time of Austerity” upon us, the Government is proposing draconian policies some of which will affect the Construction industry indirectly.

    Past ill-thought out policies have caused devastation to the construction industry felt for years after and in my view explains many of the industries recurring headline problems.

    Tuesday 01 February 2011 Read More
  • Mediation Is The New Black

    The UK government has announced the closure of over 150 courts to save some £15million per year in upkeep. But as more companies face the prospect of disputes, what alternative do they have to taking legal action?

    The answer is mediation.

    But before you compare the process to that of a marriage counsellor, think again.

    Ireland recently estimated that they could save €200million of public money on legal costs by employing mediation instead of litigation.

    Tuesday 01 February 2011 Read More
  • How to Make 2011 a Very Happy New Year

    How has 2010 been for you? Like many companies in the construction industry, you have probably had one of your toughest years in business. So the one thing you must be looking at right now is how you can improve things in 2011.

    Friday 24 December 2010 Read More
  • Which comes first the Chicken or the Egg?

    This is from a LinkedIn discussion posted by Simon Banwell.

    I have turned it into a Blog article as the subject matter was of great interest to me.

    Thursday 16 December 2010 Read More
  • How to Reduce a £762,000 Tax Bill to ZERO

    As the government looks at every means possible to reduce the staggering debts the country now has, it has targeted construction companies as a potential opportunity to generate some much needed revenue.

    And whilst we accept that there is nothing certain in life other than death and taxes, we should all be concerned that the tax man may come knocking and present you with a bill for unpaid taxes - because he questions whether the employment status of your subcontractors is one of genuine self employment or disguised employment. If this situation arises what do you do?

    Monday 06 December 2010 Read More
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  • Scotland on Sunday

    Managing Partner, Yosof Ewing is featured in Michelle Rodger's column in Scotland on Sunday. He gives his thoughts and experiences on why most, if not all disputes can and should be avoided.

    AMERICA has a reputation as the most litigious country in the world, but we’re becoming increasingly better at it ourselves.

    Friday 09 December 2011 Read More
  • New London Office - Open for Business

    ConstructPRO UK LLP, the construction and property solutions provider, has appointed Ceilia Gresswell as Associate Director where she will be heading up the firm’s London office.

    ConstructPRO has been enabling construction companies to achieve their business objectives through its team of experts, delivering a broad spectrum of services from Contracts Support and Business Development through to specialist QS services and Dispute Resolution.

    Wednesday 27 April 2011 Read More
  • Pacific Building - On the Crest of a Wave

    Keeping afloat during the worst recession in decades is no easy task however Pacific Building, construction and fit-out contractor, has weathered the storm.

    Thanks to ConstructPRO’s marketing service, the company has been able to benefit from our strategic marketing expertise to help them strengthen their market position and concentrate on long-term strategic growth.

    Thursday 02 December 2010 Read More