Construction planning can be such a complicated subject that all too often the basics are forgotten.

Information is big business. Information is responsible for driving key decisions. Good decisions start with data, well so do the bad...

Multiple programmes are necessary for complex project but these all need to reference the same plan.

Should the option of NEC contract change how a programme is produced and presented? Find out here...

Reactive planning is inefficient, but if your stuck in a rut whats the best way out?

Construction projects often experience vast amounts of change. Be prepared to demonstrate resource & prelim thickening.

Programmes and dashboards line the walls of site offices but is the information easy to understand and are they being read?

How do we approach failure in the construction industry compared with other industries. Maybe we could learn a thing or two...

Egos have a big impact on your project but its almost impossible to take into account. Whats the impact of a strong ego? Normally negative..

Programme support doesnt have to be reserved for Tier 1 contractors with planning departments. Find out how planning support will help you

Programme total float is important, get it wrong and the programme can be rejected but you can also be missing out on entitlement.

Slowing down could improve programme by allowing trades to increase outputs. What-if planning allows this to be assessed before implamenting

Too much or too little information in a programme can be deciding factor to its success. If it cant be understood it wont be used. Call us.

Do you throw the instructions to one side and work it out for yourself? Do this with an NEC contract and your asking for problems!

A simple demonstration of work intensity, continuity of works and scope creep. Activity Day Counts are a quick and easy visualisation of pro

Cash is important but existing techniques are outdated. We use information to integrate the programme for accurate and easier forecasting.

Not everyone has access to the right tools for a job so what do we do? We tend to make do with what we have. There is another option...

Are you delivering a job to meet your KPIs or actually using them for the intended purpose of reporting the performance of your project?

You've probably heard the proverb "failing to plan is planning to fail" Despite this 2/3 of construction projects fail to meet time targets.

Bad news doesn't get better with time. Use Earned Value Management to help report the actual health of your project.