News and Insights

Following completion of a Belgravia townhouse refurbishment, Friel Welch explains the role of the Contract Administrator in prime residential projects.

Planning a substantial new home, renovation or country estate in the Cotswolds requires early decisions about budget, appointments, procurement and programme. Friel Welch explains what private clients should consider before committing to a project.

Buying a country house in the Cotswolds from overseas requires early consideration of renovation potential, budgets and who will oversee the project in the UK. Friel Welch explains what international buyers should investigate before committing.

Define the scope, deliverables, decision-making and reporting in a private residential project management appointment, with practical questions for your team.

We are pleased to welcome James Clark to the team as an Associate.

The final phase of the resident facilities at Heron Wharf reaches completion and handover.

Compare building tenders for a private home by checking scope, exclusions, allowances and programme, with a worked example and lessons from Russell's Water.

A look back on a year of progress, collaboration and growth.

We are pleased to welcome Ranjeet Dhanjal to the team as an Associate.

Before buying a house to renovate in the Cotswolds, test your plans against the property, the complete budget and the route to construction.

How private clients can plan a complete budget, compare tenders and coordinate design decisions with quantity surveying and project management.

A guide for private clients to surveys, consents, budgets and project management for listed homes, with experience from Ox Farmyard in the Cotswolds.

When to appoint a project manager, how the architect and quantity surveyor work alongside them, and what private clients should agree before starting.

Choosing a contractor requires more than comparing prices. Friel Welch explains how to assess relevant experience, the proposed team, tender assumptions and the route to appointment.

A country estate project extends beyond the main house. Friel Welch explains how to coordinate outbuildings, infrastructure, landscape works and phased delivery within one plan.