What we have learned, written down.
Practical notes on project management, development risk, construction contracts and cost, written for the people who carry the decision, not for other engineers.
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Project management
5 min readClient-side project management in New Zealand: what does a project manager actually do?
If your organisation is planning a property or construction project but does not have the internal capability to manage it, appointing the right project manager can make the difference between a controlled project and an expensive learning exercise.
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Development
5 min readDevelopment risk in Auckland: what property developers need to consider before committing
Property development rarely fails because of one dramatic event. More often, the problem is a series of smaller risks that were not identified early enough.
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Project management
4 min readDo you need a project manager for your property or construction project?
Not every project needs a full-time project manager. But many projects need project management capability. The difference matters.
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Contracts
5 min readNZS 3910 construction contracts: what clients need to understand before signing
For many New Zealand construction projects, the construction contract is one of the most important documents the client will ever sign.
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Cost and buildability
4 min readValue engineering in construction: how to reduce cost without compromising the project
When a construction project is over budget, the obvious response is often to cut the cost. That is not value engineering.
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