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  • Do Not Enter Into Another Contract Until You Read This

    Did you know that the number of construction firms with bad debts rose by 30% in the 1st quarter of 2010?

    Some 22,990 construction firms reported financial problems in Q1 making it one of the worst hit sectors in the economy.

    At a time when every contract could be your last, it is vital that you ensure you are taking every action possible to protect yourself before you enter into a contract.

    Wednesday 01 September 2010 Read More
  • The Right Tool for the Job

    Guess the odd one out...

    Plumbing, Drilling, Bricklaying, Demolition, Plastering, Heating & Ventilation, Electrical, Roofing or Commercial Manager.

    Commercial Manager. Right? Actually, wrong.

    The truth is there is no odd one out! They are all specialised occupations or trades if you prefer.

    Many construction businesses begin because the principal player(s) is a trade’s specialist. They know exactly how to provide their core skills and they understand that they need to charge for it.

    Sunday 01 August 2010 Read More
  • Is Your Project Distressed?

    A critical facet of any project monitor is an ability to be impartial, so that stakeholders in the project have the confidence that all advice and reports are accurate and tell the whole story.

    Saturday 31 July 2010 Read More
  • Sub-Economic Tendering Is Simply Unsustainable...

    In today's hard-pressed, cut-throat and highly volatile construction market, many contractors are playing Russian Roulette by submitting bids below the value that they will actually cost.

    The English language doesn't have a word for this practice. It does have a fairly unique word for estimating something's value at zero or nothing.

    Floccinaucinihilipilification.

    Ironically its the longest word in the English dictionary!

    Tuesday 29 June 2010 Read More
  • Is a Project Sponsor really a Luxury in Today’s Environment?

    A project sponsor, like the jam between two slices of bread, is the interface between project ownership and delivery. But what exactly does this mean and is a project sponsor really necessary?

    Sometimes referred to as a project director, a project sponsor represents the client side within a project, particularly when there are a number of stakeholders, including banks and investment partners, who will want to ensure that things will be carried out with everyone's interest in mind.

    Tuesday 29 June 2010 Read More
  • Win an Apple iPad

    Forget camping outside the Apple store at 4am to get your hands on the brand new Apple iPad. I bought a spare one so you don’t have to!!

    I am being asked why I am giving away the most sought after product of the year. After the excitement of the successful launch of our new website, I think the buzz went to my head. So much so that we decided to celebrate by running an exclusive competition to win an Apple iPad.

It's probably no secret if you know me that I love my gadgets. As my wife says, boys and their toys!!

    Monday 07 June 2010 Read More
  • How Do You Resolve a Dispute

    The reason a dispute arises usually holds the answer as to which method is best to resolve it. I tend to categorise Disputes into two camps.

    One is a genuine difference of opinion, this can usually be settled by an independent expert opinion stating or restating facts or information that one or both parties might not have been aware of.

    The other, which is becoming increasingly prevalent, is when one or both parties are acting out of self interest or they have a hidden agenda. Instead of being genuine they will act disingenuously.

    Monday 31 May 2010 Read More
  • When is a Dispute not a Dispute

    No sadly this isn't a joke but if you have ever been in a genuine dispute then you will no doubt be aware of the punch line.

    But to answer this you have to understand the origins of a dispute.

    Usually one side makes a claim / statement that is contradicted by the other side giving rise to a disagreement.
     
    A disagreement is not a Dispute.

    The disagreement only graduates to a dispute when either party, for whatever reasons, cannot accept the consequences of the disagreement and they insist that it is resolved.

    Wednesday 12 May 2010 Read More
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  • SAMH Charity Cycle

    We are proud to be again supporting SAMH in memory of our dear friend Pamela Tate.

    Where to start?…………A cycling event is being organised by Fraser Thomson and his cousin, Bruce Thomson and will take place on Sunday 12 September 2010.  Its aim is to raise money for SAMH, the Scottish Association for Mental Health, in memory of Fraser’s dear sister Pamela Tate who tragically took her own life at the young age of 31 years on 13th September 2009 after a brave battle against mental health illness. 

    Sunday 22 August 2010 Read More
  • ConstructPRO offer FREE Dispute Resolution Advice to all UK Businesses

    ConstructPRO is offering all UK construction businesses an alternative route to taking costly legal action with a free initial dispute resolution consultation where their expert team will help companies to determine their position, their rights and the best course of action.

    Friday 25 June 2010 Read More
  • Zip Slide Across the Clyde

    A Leap in the Right Direction..........25th July 2010 (depending on the weather!!!)

    Jump 130ft off a platform for a great view of the River Clyde! Why not?

    Monday 07 June 2010 Read More