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Prioritise Physical or Digital Assets?
Navigating Data, Systems, and the New Era of Transparency in UK Construction Why GDPR is Now Part of a Bigger Picture In a collaborative...
Martin Perks
Sep 12, 202517 min read


Single version of truth: A Strategic Defence Against the Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence in the UK Construction Sector
Honesty is Key: Upholding Truth in Project Data Management Executive Summary The enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate...
Martin Perks
Sep 7, 202521 min read


Can you defend against the claim you failed to prevent fraud in your supply chain?Are You Ready for a New Era of Accountability in UK Infrastructure?
If you work in the UK infrastructure sector, on 1st September 2025 your world is changing. Two new pieces of legislation—the Economic...
Martin Perks
Aug 31, 20257 min read


A Client’s Guide to Fixing Late Payment of Subcontractors under NEC4
Clients, Stop Trusting and Start Verifying Late payment is a disease that has plagued the UK construction industry for decades. It causes...
Martin Perks
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Beyond Compliance: Is Your Leadership Ready for the Procurement Act?
investigate "systemic and institutional non-compliance" The Procurement Act 2023 has ushered in a new, demanding era of oversight for...
Martin Perks
Aug 21, 20253 min read


The Collaboration Paradox: Reconciling Contract and Conduct in UK Construction
Introduction: Our Industry's Cognitive Dissonance The UK infrastructure construction sector is in a state of profound cognitive dissonance. On one hand, it has invested heavily in sophisticated, modern contracts explicitly designed to foster collaboration. On the other, it remains trapped in a commercial model that systemically rewards adversarial behaviour. This is the industry's central paradox: we champion the language of partnership while perpetuating a culture of conflic
Martin Perks
Aug 16, 202513 min read


Future-Proofing Your Projects: Delivering Certainty with Digital Cost Engineering and behavioural change.
The Multi-Billion Pound Challenge: Why Major Projects Underperform In UK infrastructure, significant cost overruns are not an exception; they are a predictable pattern. Major road schemes have, according to the Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA) and National Audit Office (NAO), historically seen overspends ranging from 15% to over 60%. The root of this issue is clear: studies show that for complex linear infrastructure projects, 12-48% of overspend is a direct result of
Martin Perks
Aug 12, 20254 min read


Martin Perks
Aug 8, 20250 min read


Future-Proofing Your Projects: Delivering Certainty with Martin Perks's Digital Cost Engineering Service
Digital Cost Engineering - Future Proof Your Project The Multi-Billion Pound Challenge: Why Major Projects Underperform In UK...
Martin Perks
Aug 2, 20254 min read


Maximise Construction Commercial Value with Expert Advisory Services
In the fast-paced world of construction, maximising commercial value is essential for success. Whether you are a contractor, developer,...
Martin Perks
Jul 29, 20255 min read


Unlocking Commercial Value with Evidence-Based Behavioural Strategies
In today's fast-paced business world, understanding consumer behavior is more crucial than ever. Companies that can tap into the...
Martin Perks
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Navigating Rapid Scaling Challenges: Expert Business Coaching
In today's fast-paced business world, many companies find themselves in a position where rapid scaling is not just a goal, but a...
Martin Perks
Jul 29, 20254 min read
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