Design Change Tracking in Construction: A UK Guide
Master the art of logging design revisions and managing variations on UK building sites to ensure your team never builds from superseded drawings again.
By James Shorter ·
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Insights, tips and news for UK construction teams running projects on BRCKS.
Construction Photo Consent in the UK: What Builders Need
Understand the legal requirements for construction photography in the UK, including when photos become personal data and how to manage client consent effectively.
By James Shorter ·
RFI vs Site Instruction: The Difference on UK Jobs
An RFI asks a question, while a site instruction directs the work. Learn how to distinguish between them to avoid unpaid variations and contractual disputes on UK projects.
By James Shorter ·
RFI Response Time in the UK: What's Normal and What to Agree
There is no statutory RFI deadline in the UK. Discover how to agree realistic turnaround targets and build a paper trail that protects your project from delays.
By James Shorter ·
Virtual Client Walkthrough: A Builder's Guide for UK Projects
Discover how to replace endless photo requests with a structured virtual walkthrough. This guide covers capture cadence, CDM 2015 compliance, and professional record-keeping for UK builders.
By James Shorter ·
UK Construction Records: 3 Years for CIS, 6 for VAT
A comprehensive guide for UK builders on statutory retention periods for CIS, VAT, and safety files to ensure compliance with HMRC and the Building Safety Act.
By James Shorter ·
Construction Photo Naming: Six Fields That Link Photos to Site Diaries
Learn the definitive six-part naming convention for construction photos to ensure your site records are searchable, chronological, and ready for any dispute.
By James Shorter ·
UK CDM Paperwork: 3 Core Documents That Work on Site
Every UK construction project requires specific CDM documentation. Learn how to manage your construction phase plan and health and safety file to ensure site compliance.
By James Shorter ·
Avoid weeks of delay: UK client sign-off checklist and legal duties
Avoid weeks of delay by mastering the UK client sign-off process. This guide maps CDM and Building Regulations duties to a compact evidence pack checklist.
By James Shorter ·
Stop disputes: 7 WhatsApp rules and a simple workflow for UK site teams
Discover how to transform WhatsApp from a liability into a structured capture tool for UK construction projects while maintaining a compliant audit trail.
By James Shorter ·
Avoid Disputes: Drawing Version Control for UK Builders (Golden Thread)
Discover how to implement a robust drawing version control system to comply with golden thread guidance and prevent costly site errors and disputes.
By James Shorter ·
Stop WhatsApp Chaos: 10 Client Portal Best Practices for UK Builders
Learn how to centralise project communication and reduce disputes using these 10 essential client portal best practices tailored for the UK construction industry.
By James Shorter ·