Countrywide Construction Management Ltd (CCM) is proud to be supporting Prevent in 2026, contributing to the organisation’s work to improve awareness and education around important safeguarding challenges facing communities across the UK. Prevent provides professional safeguarding resources covering issues including serious youth violence, county lines exploitation, substance abuse, crime and online safety. Its resources are […]
The RIBA Plan of Work organises the process of briefing, designing, constructing and operating a building into eight stages, numbered 0 to 7. Each stage has a defined outcome, core tasks and information exchanges, giving the client and project team a shared structure for decisions and approvals. For a client, the value is practical: it
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Construction procurement is the process used to decide how a project will be designed, priced, contracted and delivered. It determines who will be appointed, how the design and construction teams will work together, and where responsibility for cost, programme, quality and risk will sit. The Joint Contracts Tribunal describes procurement as the activities undertaken by a client seeking to bring about
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Construction project management services cover the full lifecycle of a build, from early planning and feasibility through procurement, design coordination, cost and programme control, risk and quality management, and on-site oversight to final handover. A construction project management consultant works on the client’s behalf, acting as the single point of accountability across the design team,
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The CDM Regulations 2015 set out the legal duties for managing health and safety across most UK construction projects. CDM support and Principal Designer involvement help ensure projects remain compliant from the earliest stages.
On commercial construction projects, most cost overruns and delivery issues can be traced back to decisions made before work starts on site. Architectural design is where those decisions are shaped. This involves much more than producing drawings. The right design input can shape how a site functions, how costs are controlled, how risks are reduced
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From April 2026, Government EV charger grants increased to £500 per socket, significantly improving the affordability of installations for landlords, developers and businesses. Funding is now confirmed until March 2027, creating a clear window to plan and deliver projects with confidence. We support clients from initial feasibility through to construction, helping you unlock grant‑eligible designs
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A major reform of England’s local planning system came into effect on 25 March 2026, with the introduction of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026. The new regulations replace the previous 2012 framework and mark a significant shift in how local plans are prepared, examined, and adopted. The changes are intended
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The UK’s EV charging network continues to expand, with strong growth in high‑powered and ultra‑rapid chargers as EV use becomes more mainstream. Charging is no longer a “nice‑to‑have” — it’s increasingly expected across commercial, residential, and mixed‑use sites. We help clients design, cost and deliver practical EV charging solutions, taking account of optimal design, power
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As we wrap up an incredible year, we want to take a moment to thank our clients, partners, and dedicated team for your trust and hard work. Your support has helped us build not just projects, but strong relationships and secure a great start to the New year. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season
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