This is simple question but there are lots of factors driving it, so the answer is complex. I’ll explore this over my next few articles. First, I want to talk productivity, specifically labour productivity.

Anything that involves humans introduces the chance of errors. Be it from assumptions, inattention, incompetence, misunderstandings, negligence, lack of knowledge, distraction, or just plain brain fade. So how can we eliminate this in our businesses?

There has been a lot of talk about the impact of AI on all sectors including construction. Declaration: I’m classing myself as sceptical advocate. It is easy to get on board and imagine all these wonderful “what if AI could….” scenarios, but what I’m really concerned with is the reality of what AI can deliver.

Beyond the Guesstimate is a new podcast where I speak with interesting people about their roles in the industry and how we can do things better.

Any design process balances client aspirations against budget constraints. How often have you faced the challenge of aligning a project's cost with its needs and vision?

In this post I’d like to explore the concept of price. How important is it? What is a fair price? Will high prices come down?

You would have heard the sayings 'designed to a budget' and 'built to a price', both of which have negative connotations, but surely being 'cost informed' will lead to better design outcomes.