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Successful Building Project Management: Key Strategies, Best Practices, and Tools
Welcome to the comprehensive guide to successful building project management. Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting...

Darren Hewitt
Dec 17, 202410 min read


5 Benefits of Hiring a Construction Project Manager
Construction and building projects are complex, dynamic, and often fraught with challenges. From navigating permits and regulations to managing multiple subcontractors and suppliers, having a project manager (PM) on board can make all the difference. Here are five key benefits of hiring a project manager for your construction project: 1. Streamlined Project Planning and Execution Construction projects require careful planning and precise execution. A project manager brings a

Mike Weeks
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Sustainability in the construction industry
Balancing expansion with ESG goals In businesses of all sizes, across all sectors, the pressure to achieve rapid growth is immense....

Oscar Hewitt
Dec 4, 20244 min read


You've got to love a building contract!
Well, at least you do if you want to ensure that both you and the contractors and consultants you employ understand your roles and...

Darren Hewitt
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Iconic Project Management wins SME of the year at APM Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that Iconic Project Management has been named SME of the Year 2024 at the prestigious Association for...

Lizzie Hewitt
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Top 3 things to consider at handover of a construction or building project
Top tips to help your construction project through a smooth handover The handover of a construction or building project is a critical...

Mike Weeks
Nov 19, 20242 min read


What is a programme and how is it different from a project?
In organisational management, both programmes and projects serve as structured frameworks for accomplishing specific objectives, but they differ significantly in scope, complexity, and duration. This article highlights the distinctions between programmes and projects, and their respective roles in modern management practices. Defining Programmes and Projects A project is commonly defined as a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Proje

Tabindah Akhtar
Nov 12, 20244 min read


What do I need? Defining the requirements of your project brief
Defining project requirements is a critical part of setting the project brief. It lays the foundation for the entire project by...

Mike Weeks
Nov 6, 20243 min read


The Benefits of Hiring a Construction Project Manager
Construction projects can be complex. They require clear planning, coordination and oversight to ensure that the project is successfully...

Rachel Hounsell-Roberts
Nov 4, 20242 min read


What is a schedule of works in construction?
Our guide to construction schedules of work. [Includes a free downloadable template] A schedule of works (SOW) is an instructional list...

Rachel Hounsell-Roberts
Oct 30, 20242 min read


The Construction Project Process
The key phases of project management and construction Regardless of the size, cost, complexity, or type of project being undertaken, any...

Mike Weeks
Oct 23, 20242 min read


The Letter of Intent in Construction Procurement
Understanding the Letter of Intent A common question in the procurement phase of construction projects is how to speed the process...

Darren Hewitt
Oct 8, 20243 min read


How to write a Project Execution Plan
A project execution plan defines how a project is to be executed, monitored, and controlled – establishing how the project will be managed.

Rachel Hounsell-Roberts
Oct 3, 20244 min read


Health & Safety in Construction
Read about the important health & safety requirements found in UK construction

Mike Weeks
Sep 10, 20245 min read


GDK: successful restaurant project management
German Donor Kebab: quick service restaurant German Doner Kebab are an international quick-service franchise with over 100 restaurants in...

Rachel Hounsell-Roberts
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Preparing for the future of project management
Ed Nash has joined the Iconic team as part of our apprenticeship scheme. This scheme allows for learning through both study and work.

Lizzie Hewitt
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Making Music at St Peter's College, Oxford
Our construction project at St Peter's College in Oxford is well underway, read how we plan to refurbish rooms within a historical...

Darren Hewitt
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Southampton Airport: Construction Project Update
How Iconic Project Management successfully led the upgrade and replacement of Southampton Airport PAPI lights to LED.

Mike Weeks
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Iconic Project Management is a Finalist for APM SME of the Year!
APM Project Management SME of the Year Finalist Iconic Project Management team is thrilled to announce that we are a finalist for the...

Lizzie Hewitt
Aug 1, 20242 min read


A new construction project manager for our family business?
We have a new team member! Only time will tell if she'll be a fifth generation project manager. The big news in the Iconic Project Management office this week is that apprentice project manager, Oscar Hewitt (who also happens to be my son), became a Dad for the first time. Many congratulations to him and his partner who will make wonderful parents, I'm sure. This means that I've been promoted to Granny and I couldn't be more pleased. Baby Hewitt July 2024 The arrival of a n

Lizzie Hewitt
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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