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How Early Should You Appoint a Construction Project Manager?
Wondering when to appoint a construction project manager? Discover why involving a project manager early can improve planning, reduce risk and create stronger project outcomes.

Lizzie Hewitt
4 days ago5 min read


Delivering Construction Projects with Minimal Disruption in Education Settings
Discover how schools and colleges can deliver construction projects with minimal disruption through careful planning, communication and project management that protects learning and day-to-day operations.

Darren Hewitt
Aug 34 min read


Planning Summer Construction Projects for Schools: Why Early Project Management Matters
Planning a summer construction project for your school? Discover why early project management helps education providers improve planning, reduce risk and deliver successful refurbishment projects during the holiday period.

Lizzie Hewitt
Jul 284 min read


Managing Construction in Live Environments: A Project Manager's Perspective
What does it take to deliver construction projects while buildings remain fully operational? Darren Hewitt, Director of Project Management at Iconic Project Management, shares practical insights from years of managing live environments, where planning, communication and collaboration are key to successful project delivery.

Darren Hewitt
Jul 25 min read


What makes a company truly shine? The people behind Iconic Project Management
What makes a good construction project management company is not always what you see upfront. Culture, clarity, and a transparent approach often shape the outcomes that matter most.

Lizzie Hewitt
May 194 min read


Case Study: Pastry School Refurbishment Project at St Peter’s College
St Peter’s College appointed Iconic Project Management to deliver the refurbishment of the Music Room to create a best-in-class performance environment.

Lizzie Hewitt
May 12 min read


What’s Included (and Not Included) in Construction Project Management Fees
Construction project management fees can vary widely, but the detail behind them matters more than the number. This guide explains what is typically included, what is not, and how to review a proposal with confidence.

Darren Hewitt
Apr 216 min read


How Do I Calculate Project Management Fees for a Construction Project?
Project management fees in construction vary depending on size, complexity and scope. This guide explains how fees are calculated, typical UK ranges, and what influences the final cost.

Lizzie Hewitt
Apr 144 min read


Listed Building Renovation in Wokingham: A Full Turnkey Construction Project
Delivering a listed building renovation is rarely straightforward. Between planning constraints, structural unknowns, and programme pressure, projects can quickly become complex and costly without the right leadership. At Iconic Project Management, we provide a full turnkey construction service—managing projects from early-stage planning through to delivery. This case study explores how we restored two derelict Grade II listed buildings in Wokingham, transforming them into hi

Oscar Hewitt
Apr 13 min read


What Percentage Do Project Managers Charge in the UK – and Why Does It Vary So Much?
What do project managers charge in the UK, and why can fees vary so much? This guide explains typical percentage ranges, what drives variation, and how to assess proposals with confidence.

Lizzie Hewitt
Mar 246 min read


What Does a Construction Project Manager Cost in the UK?
If you’re planning a commercial construction project in the UK, understanding project management fees early can help you budget with confidence. This guide explains typical percentage ranges, day rates and the factors that influence cost.

Lizzie Hewitt
Mar 24 min read


What Do Construction Project Management Consultants Do?
Construction project management consultants act on the client’s behalf to plan, coordinate, and control complex commercial projects. Here’s how they differ from contractors and why independence matters.

Darren Hewitt
Feb 129 min read


Do I Need a Project Manager for My Construction Project?
Do I really need a project manager for my construction project?
This article explores when project management is essential, when it may not be, and the hidden risks of leaving coordination, cost, and decisions unmanaged.

Darren Hewitt
Feb 34 min read


How Construction Project Management Enabled the Southampton Airport Runway Extension Project
How early construction project management enabled the successful delivery of a live airport runway extension.
This case study of Southampton Airport runway extension, explores how early planning, disciplined coordination and specialist project leadership supported on-time, on-budget delivery without disrupting daily airport operations.

Lizzie Hewitt
Jan 275 min read


Heritage Refurbishment and Music Facilities at St Peter’s College, Oxford | A Client-Side Construction Project Management Case Study
Refurbishing a historic music building requires careful coordination between accessibility, acoustics and heritage constraints. This case study explores how client-side construction project management supported delivery within a live academic environment.

Darren Hewitt
Jan 203 min read


The Strategic Value of Hiring a Project Manager for Your Construction Project | Iconic Insights
Delivering a construction project isn’t just about tracking tasks and timelines. It’s about leadership, clarity and making the right decisions at the right time. This article explores the strategic value of hiring a project manager, and how strong delivery leadership protects cost, programme and day-to-day operations on complex projects.

Mike Weeks
Jan 134 min read


Reflections on 2025: The Year Iconic Came of Age in Construction Project Management
2025 marked a quiet but powerful shift for Iconic. We strengthened how we work, broadened our capabilities, and stepped into the next chapter of who we’re becoming.

Lizzie Hewitt
Dec 17, 20257 min read


A Week in the Life of an Iconic Construction Project Manager: Pride, Purpose & Possibility
From early-week airport site walks to fast-paced restaurant fitouts, this week-in-the-life story reveals what it’s really like to be a construction project manager, and why no two weeks ever feel the same.

Mike Weeks
Dec 8, 20253 min read


APM Windsor Summit Insights: Mega-project Management and AI Accountability in Project Management
The Windsor Project Summit organised by the APM (Association for Project Management), took place just over two weeks ago and brought together senior leaders and chief executives from the project, programme and portfolio communities. Our company was invited as an SME voice amongst the major corporates, all there to discuss how the future of the project management landscape will look in the near future.

Darren Hewitt
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Construction Cost Trends 2026: Why Project Management Matters.
This article gives you an amazingly simple tool to work out construction project costs

Billy Tam
Nov 6, 20254 min read
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