Notes on tendering, programme and the things that go wrong before anyone notices.
Tendering11 August 2026
It means the builder does not know, and you are carrying it. Sometimes that is fair. Often it is not.
Programme24 July 2026
It costs more and takes longer, and it is still cheaper than the tenant you lose.
Groundwork30 June 2026
Two metres of soft fill is not a surprise if somebody digs a hole before the tender closes.
