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Castle Bailey Quad, Oxford: Construction Case Study
Oxford University have a target to move all their students out of private rented accommodation and into halls of residence within their colleges. St Peter’s College have embraced this aspiration and embarked on an ambitious £11 million capital building project to provide their students with cutting-edge accommodation at Castle Bailey Quad. What is Castle Bailey Quad? In 2018, St Peter’s College acquired the Castle Hill site adjacent to the historic site of Oxford Castle, ga

Darren Hewitt
Jan 22, 20243 min read


Project Management Degree Apprenticeships Support Work-Life Balance
Achieving a successful work-life balance as a student can seem impossible. Most students work alongside studying for their degrees and...

Rachel Hounsell-Roberts
Jan 17, 20243 min read


Understanding the Average Cost to Fit Out a Restaurant
Opening a restaurant is a thrilling venture, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to the financial aspect of transforming an empty space into a culinary haven. In this article, we’ll help you to understand all the factors that influence the cost of fitting out a restaurant. Understanding the Variables The cost to fit out a restaurant can vary significantly based on several factors. Location, size, concept, and the level of customisation all pl

Darren Hewitt
Dec 4, 20233 min read


How much does project management cost?
Project management is an essential discipline that plays a pivotal role in the successful execution of projects across various...

Mike Weeks
Nov 24, 20233 min read


The apprentice’s point of view: managing an increasing workload
Oscar has been an apprentice project manager at Iconic for over a year now. In this article he tells how his worked has evolved, how his responsibility has increased alongside his knowledge and experience, and how his time has become a precious resource that needs to be managed carefully. Time flies… It’s hard to believe that I’ve already been an apprentice construction project manager at Iconic for over a year now. Over that time, my role has steadily evolved. The start of m

Oscar Hewitt
Nov 8, 20234 min read


November conversation with the CEO
November 2023: since Iconic Project Management was founded in 2018, the journey has had plenty of obstacles and deviations. Lizzie tells...

Lizzie Hewitt
Nov 1, 20234 min read


Q&A: Southampton Airport Runway Extension Project
Senior Project Manager Mike Weeks has spent the last 4 years managing the runway extension at Southampton International Airport. We asked...

Mike Weeks
Oct 23, 20234 min read


The Apprentice’s point of view: our newest project manager
Iconic Project Management were delighted to welcome Rachel Hounsell-Roberts as our newest trainee project manager in August. She’s taking...

Rachel Hounsell-Roberts
Oct 9, 20233 min read


October Conversation with the CEO
October 2023 A successful project, 25 years in development Earlier this year, Darren and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. When...

Lizzie Hewitt
Oct 2, 20235 min read


What is the mental health crisis within construction in the UK?
The mental health crisis in the UK construction industry is sometimes called ‘the silent epidemic’. Iconic Project Manager Janet looks at...

Janet Evans
Feb 22, 20234 min read


How to relocate an office: Iconic’s own refurbishment project
The Iconic team realised that we had outgrown our office space and needed to relocate. This case study tells you how we planned our...

Lizzie Hewitt
Jan 23, 20236 min read


Restaurant fit out case study: Poke House, Covent Garden
The UK's seventh Poke House restaurant opens in Covent Garden after a successful fit out. Unique buildings make unique challenges You might think that, having completed seven projects in a restaurant fit out programme, each one would be plain sailing for both clients and contractors. However, each project always throws up its own challenges so it’s best to never be complacent. We at Iconic Project Management love working with Poke House on their UK roll out programme. Not onl

Lizzie Hewitt
Jan 5, 20233 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Office Refurbishment: Downloadable Checklist and Ebook Included!
Stuck at how to go about planning an office refurbishment? Do you wish your office was a more inspiring place to work? Do you wish your...

Lizzie Hewitt
Dec 16, 20228 min read


Microsoft Excel and Project shortcuts to make life easier
Do you want to make your work even more efficient? In this short article, we give you some helpful shortcuts that will make using...

Oscar Hewitt
Nov 15, 20222 min read


Problems and Challenges In Construction Project Management
What Are The Key Challenges In Construction Project Management? While every construction project is unique in terms of its scope, scale...

Bart Ngoma
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Equality: why are there so few women working in construction?
With just 13% of the workforce made up of women, the construction industry is notoriously male dominated. In this article, Janet looks at...

Janet Evans
Oct 11, 20224 min read


What is the best career pathway in construction management?
If you aspire to have a career in the construction industry, and are unsure where to start, then these construction management pathways...

Oscar Hewitt
Sep 29, 20223 min read


Top 5 Must-Have Project Management Books: Expert Picks
Iconic Project Manager Mike recommends his five favourite books that will help you manage your projects effectively, efficiently, and without sacrificing your sanity One of Iconic’s most experienced project managers, Mike Weeks, makes juggling multiple construction projects look easy. He always seems in control and never looks flustered. We wondered if he had supernatural powers of organisation but, apparently, he loves a good book! Here Mike tells us about his five favourite

Mike Weeks
Sep 22, 20224 min read


Construction project management courses: degree apprentices
Iconic Project Management’s apprentice project manager on becoming an apprentice and choosing project management courses Hi. I’m Oscar...

Oscar Hewitt
Sep 14, 20224 min read


Iconic Project Management are ‘Good Employers’
Listen to Lizzie talk about raising the reputation of the construction industry as a guest on The Good Employer Podcast. Iconic Project...

Lizzie Hewitt
Aug 2, 20221 min read
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