Alex Playle – Quantity Surveyor. It is no secret that the UK housing market is currently under pressure to provide extensive, affordable and quality homes to meet continued demand. One of the solutions frequently thrown into the ring due to its
Whilst it is safe to say that quantity surveying isn’t exactly the standout profession when it comes to technological solutions and development, thankfully we are seeing change. We are almost beyond the days of dimension paper, scale
Robert Baker – Associate Director. Since joining Base, I’ve been involved many times in assisting subcontractors who have seemingly been given a tough time by main contractors. This often follows the same pattern, which begins with a
Base are delighted to announce our collaboration with Aurora Construction Consultancy, an RICS Quantity Surveying Practice based in the Nordics. Our collaboration will combine Base’s team of highly respected Expert Witnesses and
Tony Clough – Director, Forensic Expert Witness. Adjudication as a process is quicker, cheaper and much less formal than going to arbitration or court. However, we shouldn’t be lulled into a false sense of security by the relative informality of the process or the fact that the
This month’s Thinking Business magazine, published by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, includes an article written by Director, Danny Frost. In the article Danny discusses the importance of reading the contract. Read the full text below…
John Delaney, Director, Base Quantum Ireland Ltd. In the face of restricted working practices and social distancing at work, what are the likely impacts on construction operations? If works are undertaken
Domini Baldwin, Associate Director. Those of us who work in the construction industry will have seen the recent uncertainty in market conditions due to the June 2016 EU referendum and the Covid-19 pandemic. Construction industry output in the UK
Danny Frost, Managing Director. As it does not look like we will return to our offices anytime soon, and with the announcement that the furlough scheme has been extended until October 2020, we need to consider what impact six months out of the office
Laura Hannan, Associate Director. I received a text from my bank this week informing me that the travel insurance adjoined to my bank account would not cover me for Covid-19 related issues for trips booked on or after 23rd March 2020.
