WE LEARNED...

A CONTINGENCY FUND IS CRUCIAL, whether you’re renovating a period property or building from scratch. When taking on a project, you could be hit by any number of unforeseen obstacles, so a financial security blanket is key to ensuring other aspects of your design don’t become sacrificed.

IF YOU’RE PROJECT MANAGING, watch your construction programme like a hawk. This means factoring in those items with long lead times, as delays in materials deliveries can significantly influence your project timeline.

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED when it comes to refurbishment schemes. New builds are a completely different beast, where most of your risk is foreseeable. Renovations tend to go hand-in-hand with the threat of the unknown, so be prepared for all eventualities.