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Ledbury residential project We have been appointed by a private client to act as Employer’s Agent for a stunning bespoke residential development located on the outskirts of Ledbury, Herefordshire. The project comprises a carefully considered combination of partial refurbishment and new-build construction, delivering a high-quality private dwelling designed specifically to meet the client’s requirements. During the pre-construction phase, we will provide comprehensive design a

Architects carry the responsibility of translating a client’s vision into something real while balancing planning constraints, technical requirements and budget. This is where construction cost consultancy plays a crucial role. When cost consultants and project administrators are involved early, working alongside the architect from concept stage, it becomes far easier to align ambition, budget and technical realities. The most successful projects are rarely defined by design

In the last year to year and a half, we have noticed clear changes in how the contracting market is behaving. Talking with clients and our supply chain shows the same trend: more financial pressure, tighter margins and ongoing uncertainty are making everyone more cautious about risk. Issues that used to be solved through teamwork now often turn into contract disputes. There is less flexibility, firmer positions and less willingness to handle changes. For clients using traditi

After completing Phase 1 of The Church of the Pentecost UK’s £3.4m church and community hall in Peckham, Bespoke Construction Consultants is happy to announce that we will be moving forward with Phase 2 of the project. In Phase 1, we renovated an existing commercial unit and built a new church hall for 750 people, using a JCT Construction Management approach. Despite tough ground conditions, limited site access and complex coordination, we kept costs on track and worked close

In an industry always seeking certainty around cost, programme and risk, it is easy to assume that traditional single stage tendering offers the greatest security. The process appears straightforward: complete the design, issue a competitive tender, fix the price, then proceed. In reality, projects are rarely that simple. As construction consultants, we work across a range of procurement routes, and no single approach suits every project. Two stage tendering remains particula

Bespoke Construction Consultants has been appointed to support Westwood Developments with the delivery of two luxury family homes, each set within its own one-acre plot in the village of Glewstone near Ross-on-Wye. The £1.4m development sits within a highly desirable rural location, but despite having inherited an existing planning consent, the scheme could not progress due to unresolved technical constraints relating to drainage, site levels and buildability. Bespoke carried

Bespoke Construction Consultants has been appointed to deliver a bespoke single-storey home in the Herefordshire village of Ewyas Harold for developer Westwood Developments. The project involves the construction of an executive bungalow designed to meet modern living standards while complementing the village’s rural setting. Bespoke’s appointment covered the entire pre-construction and delivery process, from managing the planning application and design team to overseeing tech

Eco home, Clungunford Bespoke Construction Consultants has been appointed as the Employer’s Agent for the construction of a bespoke eco home in Shropshire. The £700,000 project for private clients Mr and Mrs Lyster is being delivered under a JCT Design and Build Contract and reflects their vision to create a sustainable “forever home” that blends with the surrounding countryside. Initially introduced by referral, Bespoke was first engaged to address budget challenges when the

Signature Homes, St Weonards Bespoke Construction Consultants has been appointed as Employer’s Agent for a new residential development of 24 homes in St Weonards, Herefordshire. The scheme, developed by Signature Homes in partnership with Citizen Housing Group, will deliver 16 open-market properties and 8 affordable homes using traditional construction methods. With design led by Quattro Design Architects and oversight from the Duchy of Cornwall, the development is designed t