Progress Tracking in Construction: A Guide for UK Builders
Learn how to track construction progress against your programme effectively, using site diaries and digital tools to spot delays before they impact your margins.
By James Shorter ·
The BRCKS blog
Insights, tips and news for UK construction teams running projects on BRCKS.
User Roles in Construction: A Permissions Matrix That Works
A practical guide to defining user roles and building a permissions matrix for UK construction projects, ensuring the right people see the right data.
By James Shorter ·
Variation Approval Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Builders
A step-by-step guide for UK builders on securing written authorisation for variations, managing JCT contract rules, and maintaining a professional audit trail.
By James Shorter ·
How to Share Drawings with Subcontractors (and Clients)
Discover the professional workflow for sharing construction drawings, managing revisions, and using WhatsApp to keep site teams updated without losing control.
By James Shorter ·
Subcontractor Document Sharing: A Practical UK Guide
A practical guide for UK builders on controlling the flow of drawings, RAMS, and variations to subcontractors while maintaining a robust audit trail.
By James Shorter ·
Photo Evidence in Construction: A UK Builder's Guide
A comprehensive guide for UK builders on capturing, naming, and storing photo evidence to comply with Part L and protect against site disputes.
By James Shorter ·
Design Change Tracking in Construction: A UK Guide
Master the art of logging design revisions and managing variations on UK building sites to ensure your team never builds from superseded drawings again.
By James Shorter ·
Construction Photo Consent in the UK: What Builders Need
Understand the legal requirements for construction photography in the UK, including when photos become personal data and how to manage client consent effectively.
By James Shorter ·
RFI vs Site Instruction: The Difference on UK Jobs
An RFI asks a question, while a site instruction directs the work. Learn how to distinguish between them to avoid unpaid variations and contractual disputes on UK projects.
By James Shorter ·
RFI Response Time in the UK: What's Normal and What to Agree
There is no statutory RFI deadline in the UK. Discover how to agree realistic turnaround targets and build a paper trail that protects your project from delays.
By James Shorter ·
Virtual Client Walkthrough: A Builder's Guide for UK Projects
Discover how to replace endless photo requests with a structured virtual walkthrough. This guide covers capture cadence, CDM 2015 compliance, and professional record-keeping for UK builders.
By James Shorter ·
UK Construction Records: 3 Years for CIS, 6 for VAT
A comprehensive guide for UK builders on statutory retention periods for CIS, VAT, and safety files to ensure compliance with HMRC and the Building Safety Act.
By James Shorter ·