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Take a look at our blog articles, webinars, and recordings of #ConstructionCast – the discussion forum we started with the arrival of COVID-19…
Credibility, Consistency, Emotions and Branding
Branding and Image? Branding and image are a strange thing. They're often quite hard to put your finger on. The origins of course, lie in the branding as in "burning". It's funny how rarely we consider the words we use in everyday language. Marketing types often talk...
J Is For…JCT
Our alphabet of construction law reaches its second construction contract. This time we are looking at the Joint Contracts Tribunal standard forms of contract. Established in 1931 between the Royal Institute of British Architects and the National Federation of...
In-House Counsel #ConstructionCast
On Wednesday 27th of April, Annie was joined by Nicholas Eldred, Polly Fox and Catrin Rees for series four episode three of #ConstructionCast to discuss in-house counsel. The full recording is at the end of this page, or on our YouTube channel... What does in-house...
ConstructionCast is a Podcast!
After much debate, we've decided to take the plunge and start providing the ever-popular #ConstructionCast not just on YouTube, but as a podcast too! So in addition to tuning in or catching up, you can listen to the cast whenever you like. You can listen to the 'going...
ConstructionCast – MIPIM
On 10th February 2022, we held our second #constructioncast of 2022. Stuart chaired the discussion about MIPIM, and how to make the most of MIPIM. Joining the panel were Amanda Illing from Gatehouse Chambers, Mike Thornton from Knight Frank and Nick Hanmer from Club...
ConstructionCast – International Arbitration
On 26th January 2022 we were back for our first #constructioncast of 2022. We kicked off series 4 with a look at international arbitration. In this episode of ConstructionCast Annie chaired the discussion from the International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC) where...
Marketing, BD or Advertising?
People often ask us, "what's the difference between marketing and business development?" - which to us, seems simple. However, the nuance can be difficult to grasp. To some, there's a line of thought that the two should never mix. And if you add in 'advertising' and...
Stop Making Lists
No, we're not talking to-do lists. Those are important. Particularly in our line of work. Our to-do lists are never-ending! We're talking lists in your marketing. The construction and professional services sectors seem obsessed with lists. Lists of projects, lists of...
ConstructionCast Live at the NEC – Disputes, Delays and Contracts
6th October 2021 saw the first live #constructioncast at UK Construction Week in Birmingham. Speakers included Karen Kirkham, the Chair of the JCT and Head of Construction at BDB Pitmans and Ian Yule a partner at Shoosmiths. Justin Mort QC a barrister from Keating...