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What is Procurement Strategy in Construction?
20th Sep, 2019
Procurement is the acquisition of the materials, supplies or services needed to successfully operate a business or complete a project. […]
What is Modular Construction?
31st Jul, 2019
Modular construction is the process of building offsite in ‘modules’. This means that external factors that usually need to be […]
Can the UK Construction Sector overcome the lengthening Skills Gap?
12th Mar, 2019
There is broad construction industry hostility to Brexit; with a majority fearing Brexit will severely increase the labour shortage in […]
What are Employer’s Agents?
26th Jan, 2019
In construction, under a design and build Contract an Employer’s Agent (EA) is appointed by the Client (employer) to represent […]
EU Migrants in the UK Construction Industry
27th Nov, 2018
The UK construction industry employs approximately 3 million people in the UK, making up 10% of UK employment. Significant skills […]
Top 10 PRS Cost Considerations
21st Jun, 2018
Since 2010, the Government has focused on institutional investment in the Private Rental Sector (PRS) to boost supply and answer […]
TowerEight promotes six ahead of business expansion
18th Jun, 2018
TowerEight, the leading independent project and cost management consultancy, has appointed six members of its team to the management board […]
What is Contract Administration?
24th Feb, 2018
Contract administration, is, the management of the contract between the employer, or client, and the building contractor. A contract administrator […]
Can Modular Housing Deliver for the Private Rented Sector?
5th Feb, 2018
The Government wants more than 100,000 modular homes in the UK to support its target of 1m new homes by […]
Cladding Expertise Vital at Critical Time for the Industry
24th Aug, 2017
Scrutiny of cladding has become a highly significant issue since the Grenfell Tower tragedy with more than 266 high rise […]
We have moved!
14th Aug, 2017
As of Monday 14th August, our new home will be 1 Fellmongers Path, London Bridge, London SE1 3LY. In the heart […]
TowerEight completes work on London’s Finest Luxury Club & Spa and is shortlisted at AHEAD Europe 2017.
3rd Aug, 2017
TowerEight, the leading independent project and cost management consultancy, has completed work as project manager on the Lanesborough Club & […]
Building Awards 2017 Finalist!
3rd Aug, 2017
TowerEight is delighted to have been shortlisted for Construction Consultant of the Year (fewer than 100 staff) at this year’s Building […]
Managing Costs Involved in Construction Projects
25th Jun, 2017
Cost management, or cost control, is the process of planning and controlling a project’s budget. In the case of a […]
It’s all about the bike…A blog from first time cyclist, Kate O’Donoghue
18th May, 2017
A few months ago I was asked if I would be interested in partaking in a bike ride in Portugal. […]
Why Google Searches for ‘Standing Desks’ Have More Than Tripled in 12 Months
16th May, 2017
With searches more than tripling in the US and growing by more than 20% in the UK in the last […]
TowerEight strengthens team with senior hires
9th May, 2017
TowerEight, the leading independent project and cost management consultancy, has appointed two senior managers to its project management and cost […]
TowerEight sets sights overseas as growth continues
6th Mar, 2017
TowerEight is on course to grow almost a quarter and hit £12m turnover, with the project manager considering opening overseas […]
What is Construction Project Management?
25th Feb, 2017
Construction project management (CPM) is a specialised type of project management applied to building and construction projects. Project managers play […]
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Hotel Construction
17th Feb, 2017
Thousands of new hotel rooms have to be built every year to cater for demand in the UK. More than […]
Award Winning Events’ Space at Marriott Heathrow
22nd Dec, 2016
The Marriott Heathrow Conference, Banquet & Event Spaces at London Heathrow Marriott Hotel has won the Event Spaces category at […]
Touch Rugby Champions!
22nd Dec, 2016
TowerEight’s touch rugby team were crowned champions at the Inaugural Meinhardt Charity Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament in aid of Homeless […]
TowerEight wins Procurement Portfolio with Quintain
22nd Dec, 2016
TowerEight was appointed by Quintain for the procurement management across the Wembley Park Redevelopment. The works include advising the client […]
LandAid Day & Fundraising
22nd Dec, 2016
As ever, despite having a very busy year, we have retained our focus on our charitable initiatives and the great […]
Park House Completion
22nd Dec, 2016
TowerEight achieved PC in mid-august for Centrica’s Traders relocation to the prestigious Park House building in London’s West End. Park […]
Rotherwick House Appointment
22nd Dec, 2016
TowerEight has been appointed as Project and Cost Manager on this exciting project to provide a new 20,000 sq ft […]
TowerEight hosts first Workplace Seminar
22nd Dec, 2016
TowerEight and Orbit Architects held their first workplace seminar at the fantastic presentations rooms of The Office Group’s Albert House […]
How can lessons learnt from hotels transform the PRS?
18th Oct, 2016
PRS Developers stand to benefit significantly from a project management team well versed in the hotel sector There is a […]
TowerEight boosts headcount after string of major project wins
17th Jun, 2016
TowerEight grows to 65+ after a series of new project wins including major projects with The Collective, Whitbread and Quintain […]
How to Tackle Cost Inflation
22nd Apr, 2016
How clients and the supply chain can address cost inflation TowerEight’s Paul Allen, has written a piece for www.constructionnews.co.uk on […]
Is the Tide Going Out on Two-Stage Procurement?
22nd Apr, 2016
How is two-stage procurement affecting key developments?The shifting sands of London’s residential market and the effect of two-stage procurement on […]
TowerEight appoints office expert
4th Jan, 2016
TowerEight, the leading project and cost management consultancy, has appointed Sam Addison to head its expansion in the office sector. […]
TowerEight appointed to work on Ten Broadway
1st Jan, 2016
Leading cost consultancy and project management firm TowerEight, has been appointed to Ten Broadway, the residential scheme that forms the […]
TowerEight to move Centrica EM&T
20th Dec, 2015
Centrica Energy Marketing and Trading business (EM&T) has appointed TowerEight to lead the creation of a new London office based […]
TowerEight wins new Mixed-Use scheme
20th Oct, 2015
TowerEight, the leading project and cost management consultancy has been appointed to work on a new, mixed-use, residential-led scheme at […]
TowerEight completes renovation of top luxury hotel
31st Aug, 2015
The renovation of The Lanesborough, one of London’s most prestigious hotels, has been completed, completely transforming its public areas and […]