There are numerous stages to a building project: from inception of the scheme, to appraisal and feasibility, to concept design and development; through to tendering the works, delivering the construction and then to post-works appraisal. There are also many challenges to procuring a building project: even the smallest jobs have their difficulties, their design challenges and their regulatory hurdles to overcome. For these reasons, employing a professional team to assist you is the best way to ensure that the usual risks associated with a building project – such as cost overruns, time delays, non-compliance with standards and defective construction – are minimised.
In our experience, project risks are more prevalent in the homeowner and SME sectors where the standards and procedures of large-scale commercial construction are not found.