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Turning Business Requirements into Successful Commercial Projects

Commercial and industrial projects often represent much more than a new building. For many businesses, they are a direct response to growth, operational change, increased demand or a… Read more

What We Look for in a Contractor’s Tender

Tender returns are one of the most important stages of any construction project. While much attention naturally focuses on the prices submitted, a tender can tell you far more… Read more

What It’s Like to Work at Cyril Orchard Group

By Rob Orchard, Director People often ask me what it is like to work at Cyril Orchard Group and what makes us different from other consultancies. For me, the answer… Read more

Delivering Projects in Live Environments

Construction and refurbishment projects within live environments present a unique set of challenges. Whether within residential buildings, schools, commercial premises, or occupied public facilities, works must be carefully planned around… Read more

Why Projects Go Over Budget and How to Prevent It

Construction projects rarely exceed budget because of a single major issue. More often, it is the accumulation of smaller decisions, assumptions, and changes made throughout the process that gradually… Read more

Maintaining Control as Projects Progress

Over the past few weeks, we have been involved in a range of projects at very different stages, from defects inspections on completed works, to reroofing schemes nearing final account,… Read more

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is often perceived as a routine or administrative exercise. In practice, it is one of the most effective tools available to property owners and asset… Read more

Setting the Pace for a Successful Project

The start of a project sets the tone for everything that follows. Whether it is a residential refurbishment, listed building restoration, or new community facility, the early stages shape the… Read more

2025 in Review: A Year in Photos

From listed buildings on the coast to new homes in the countryside, 2025 has been a varied and rewarding year for our team. Each project has brought its own challenges… Read more