<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Multiproject — new website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiproject — new website]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:21:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.multiproject.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Contractor Quotes Need a Common Pricing Document]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two appointments that shape the outcome of a residential construction project more than almost anything else. The first is the appointment of the design team, because that determines what is designed, how well the project is coordinated and whether the brief is translated into something that can actually be built. The second is the appointment of the contractor, because that decision has an enormous influence over how the project is delivered, how the programme is managed, what the...]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/contractor-quotes-common-pricing-document</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f663</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:31:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5b3d5_4bceefdd47ed4513bb61f76ce0ae76d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why “We’ll Just Ask a Contractor” Is Usually a Mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common objections architects hear when recommending a cost plan is: “Why would I spend £1,000 or £2,000 on a Quantity Surveyor when a contractor can tell me what the project will cost for free?” At first glance, this sounds perfectly reasonable. Contractors build houses every day, employ trades, buy materials and prepare quotations for a living. Surely they are better placed than anyone else to tell a client what a project is likely to cost. The problem is that this line of...]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/contractor-estimate-vs-cost-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f662</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:21:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5b3d5_06ad9574bd834e2d81993ce1a5af4d41~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_773,h_495,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 50% Disconnect: Why Residential Project Budgets Fail the Feasibility Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past 12 to 18 months, a clear pattern has emerged in conversations with private clients. When describing the vision for their home—the scope, the structural changes, the level of finish—there is a predictable moment on the call. Before they even reveal their budget, it is often possible to guess the number in their head. "More often than not, that number is exactly half of what the project actually needs." This isn’t a national statistic; it is a trend recognised immediately by...]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/residential-project-feasibility-disconnect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f661</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5b3d5_25def3982cb14f518f763e5dd14b23aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_997,h_757,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residential Project Feasibility: People Spend Hundreds of Thousands Solving the Wrong Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clients Often Come With a Solution, Not the Need One thing really crystallised for me at Grand Designs this year. I spent two days speaking to homeowners about their projects and, honestly, almost everyone came with a solution already fixed in their head. “I want a basement.” “We want to open this up.” “We want a rear extension to here.” “We want the kitchen over there and bifolds here.” And there is nothing wrong with that in itself. It is their house, their money and usually something they...]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/residential-project-feasibility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f660</guid><category><![CDATA[Brief]]></category><category><![CDATA[Client Involvement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Missed Opportunities]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:44:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5b3d5_986895d99d2641578a5c7ac73e34f6e9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Coordination to Collaboration: The Missed Opportunity for Residential Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residential projects are rarely failing, but many are not reaching their full potential. As homes become more technically complex, staged appointments and cautious decision-making often delay specialist input. This shifts projects from true collaboration to simple coordination, where consultants adapt to decisions already made. Bringing expertise in earlier allows teams to shape better solutions, align budgets sooner, and unlock the full value a project team can deliver.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/from-coordination-to-collaboration-the-missed-opportunity-for-residential-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f65f</guid><category><![CDATA[Missed Opportunities]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:36:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_47ab3d4b37e2450e86bd2dfe66c927df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Should a Thorough Residential Tender Package Include?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A residential project is not ready for tender simply because the drawings look finished. True cost certainty begins when the scope, responsibilities and risks are clearly defined. A thorough tender package coordinates drawings, specifications, structural and services information, pricing documents and realistic allowances. When contractors price the same clearly defined project, guesswork is removed, helping prevent costly changes, delays and disputes during construction.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/what-should-a-thorough-residential-tender-package-include</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f65e</guid><category><![CDATA[Tender Package]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:16:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_4f43bb761f5a43f0a3bf93c9e3c499e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why ‘Fixed Price’ Is Often a False Comfort]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fixed price in construction is often seen as a guarantee that costs will not change. In reality, it only applies to a clearly defined scope based on specific information at the time of contract. When the design, assumptions or site conditions change, the price can legitimately change too. True cost certainty comes not from the contract itself, but from well-developed design, clear specifications and reduced uncertainty before tender.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/why-fixed-price-is-often-a-false-comfort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f65d</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fixed Price]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:37:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_30cc4ab380c54975bcc64ad4a325d395~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Starting on Site Early Rarely Means Finishing Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting on site early rarely means finishing early. When design is incomplete, risk shifts to the client, costs rise through variations and programmes stretch under reactive decisions. True time savings come from rigorous preparation: clear briefs, coordinated drawings and complete tender information. Projects finish sooner not because they start fast, but because they start ready.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/why-starting-on-site-early-rarely-means-finishing-early</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f65c</guid><category><![CDATA[Pre-Construction Strategy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:45:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_d802508c3d514b43bfbfb2e91adc6f7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Client’s Role in a Well-Run Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A successful residential project does not require constant client control, it requires clear leadership. By setting direction, making timely decisions, and trusting a skilled team, clients create the conditions for calm, efficient delivery. Strong leadership fosters clarity, accountability, and better outcomes, ensuring the process is as considered and rewarding as the final home itself.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/the-client-s-role-in-a-well-run-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f65b</guid><category><![CDATA[Client Involvement]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:58:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_16a51e7bd6fb44aab46c59400bf78534~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cost of Committing Before You Know Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[In high-end residential projects, speed often masquerades as progress. Yet locking in decisions too early creates costly design debt, limiting flexibility and driving inefficiencies. True progress comes from early collaboration, where consultants stress-test ideas before they harden. By delaying final decisions until fully informed, projects reduce risk, avoid redesigns, and deliver better value with greater certainty.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/the-cost-of-committing-before-you-know-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f65a</guid><category><![CDATA[Cost Control]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:55:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_8ed4cc7b1c174f8fb5dd6c08fb33ad71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Race to the Bottom: Why Construction’s Obsession with Lowest Price is a Systemic Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many projects fail not because contractors are incompetent, but because the system rewards the lowest headline price. From architects to QSs to builders, optimism is prioritised over realism. Incomplete scope, hidden assumptions, and unrealistic budgets lead to disputes, delays, and compromised quality. True value comes from understanding what’s included—and what’s missing—before a single brick is laid.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/the-race-to-the-bottom-why-construction-s-obsession-with-lowest-price-is-a-systemic-failure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f659</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cost Control]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:47:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_c216dc1f888a4d26a78123bc3cde529c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Competent Cost Control Actually Looks Like for Small Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Competent cost control on small projects is not about constant oversight or endless spreadsheets. It is about intervening at the moments when decisions still matter. Below £2m, projects rarely fail on-site because nobody watched the numbers. They fail because scope and budget were never properly aligned before planning and tender. True control means defined pre-construction gates, evidence-based budgets and the discipline to stop and realign before drift becomes a crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/what-competent-cost-control-actually-looks-like-for-small-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f658</guid><category><![CDATA[Cost Control]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:20:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_22fccc76fdef420f98b7a216d51e501b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Myth of the ‘Perfect Brief’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most residential projects don’t fail suddenly—they drift. Without a clear, written brief linking scope to budget, small decisions quietly add up. By tender, the design is fixed, costs overrun, and tensions rise. A brief doesn’t need to be perfect—it needs to be explicit, aligned, and real.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/the-myth-of-the-perfect-brief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f657</guid><category><![CDATA[Brief]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:30:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_0926d0b929e54180a467a07677347800~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Most Residential Projects Don’t Fail - They Drift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most residential projects do not fail because of a single dramatic mistake. They fail quietly through “drift.” Small, reasonable decisions made without constant cost and programme alignment slowly move the project away from its original intent. By the time tender prices arrive and shock sets in, the misalignment has been building for months. Progress looked steady, but design, budget, and programme stopped moving together.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/why-most-residential-projects-don-t-fail-they-drift</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f656</guid><category><![CDATA[Projects]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:13:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_1e11cb39f07b4fb7bdae0b561fcfab8c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 in Review: What We Keep Getting Wrong in Residential Construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[2025 was meant to reset residential construction, but instead exposed a damaging paradox: less work, yet more strain. Fee pressure and fear-driven overcommitment have left consultants overloaded, rushed and reactive, quietly eroding quality, timelines and trust. Fragmented appointments and incomplete design information create false economies, shifting costs downstream into delays, variations and disputes. Stretching capacity has not delivered efficiency, only insecurity.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/2025-in-review-what-we-keep-getting-wrong-in-residential-construction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f655</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:56:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_59ef8f0300e4439d9b868249c272c479~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of Construction: AI, Robotics, and the Role of People]]></title><description><![CDATA[The construction industry is entering its most profound transformation yet. AI and robotics are rapidly reshaping both on-site and desk-based roles, shifting humans from routine tasks to strategy, communication, and ethical oversight. As machines learn to think and build, our challenge is to redefine meaningful human contribution—and ensure the future of construction still centres on purpose, dignity, and collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/the-future-of-construction-ai-robotics-and-the-role-of-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f654</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:56:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_4b3003bb9b874d68a0b2d0bbec7e241c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Falling in Love With Drawings Early Is a Trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falling in love with drawings too early feels magical, yet it is when most clients become vulnerable. The excitement of a new concept can mask the reality of increased complexity and cost, creating a dangerous illusion of certainty. When emotions take over before financial clarity exists, projects risk spiralling beyond budget, damaging trust and momentum. Early cost planning prevents that trap.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/why-falling-in-love-with-drawings-early-is-a-trap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f653</guid><category><![CDATA[Design]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:23:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_09c50b8bb52047e5ad95be519080005b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Your Contracts Setting Projects Up to Fail?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects rarely fail at tender stage—they fail long before, in the contracts everyone signs without a second thought. Traditional JCT terms assume bad faith, push risk downward, and create gaps that widen as designs evolve. When collaboration starts too late, costs rise, trust thins, and teams go reactive. The fix? Engage contractors early, share information openly, and align budgets, risks, and intent from day one.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/are-your-contracts-setting-projects-up-to-fail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f652</guid><category><![CDATA[Contracts]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:28:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_da70f4e0bce544cbab7d1468f195ea60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a clear brief is the cheapest investment you’ll ever make]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore why a clear brief is the cheapest (and smartest) investment you’ll ever make.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/why-a-clear-brief-is-the-cheapest-investment-you-ll-ever-make</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f651</guid><category><![CDATA[Brief]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:56:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_f35f48f2c4e84a6ca46664c1796955ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Common Traps in Residential Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore why high-end residential projects often go wrong, and the single most critical lesson to take away from each trap.]]></description><link>https://www.multiproject.uk/post/the-most-common-traps-in-residential-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd133c399f5f64267f650</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:05:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66c00b_d2e0a5ea27a44b328c3158aa21b2dc4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>bart794</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>