The Benefits Of Hiring An Experienced Construction Contractor

Even simple construction projects often involve a lot of planning and development. More complex projects, like commercial projects, can require enormous planning and may have large-scale investment at stake. Construction takes place in many different phases too, meaning that the work never stops. For these reasons and many more, good project coordination skills are essential. … Continue reading “The Benefits Of Hiring An Experienced Construction Contractor”

Conamar Tune up for Garsington Opera

Conamar has secured the contract for a major new arts and rehearsal building for Garsington Opera,  based at Wormsley, a beautiful family Estate, in rural Buckinghamshire.  The £11m building is now undergoing the next stage of design development and procurement of key sub-contractors, with works due to commence on site in June.  The Arts and Performance venue is … Continue reading “Conamar Tune up for Garsington Opera”

The Design and Build Process

Conamar is very experienced in Design and Build schemes. Our project process map builds on the RIBA Plan, organising projects into key stages separated by “checkpoints”. These enable the efficient standardised flow of information throughout, focusing on early collaboration between stakeholders. Typically, for D&B schemes we get involved at Stage-2/3, enabling greater influence over design. … Continue reading “The Design and Build Process”

Interview with: Neil Dower – Managing Director

Formed in 1982 our business has grown from strength to strength. 30 years on, the company achieves a c.£40m turnover, but has kept our reputation for impeccable quality, hands on leadership and a client-focused approach in all of our projects. Typically, we work on projects from £200k to £8million in value, although we also deliver … Continue reading “Interview with: Neil Dower – Managing Director”

Is Your Building Design Sustainable?

At Conamar, our ethos reads “Defining the Past, Building for the Future” and never has it been more important than within the discussion of building sustainability. It’s true that this ethos can reference structural integrity, aesthetic design, community build projects, and even the technology we use on construction projects; however, it is in forward-thinking and … Continue reading “Is Your Building Design Sustainable?”

How can you reopen your business and workplace safely?

These last few months have entirely transformed the world, not least the workplace. As lockdown restrictions in the UK begin to relax and businesses slowly begin to return to work, the most important question becomes: how can offices and workplaces ensure a safe working environment for employees and customers? Here are some of the challenges … Continue reading “How can you reopen your business and workplace safely?”

Four Common Mistakes When Converting A Building

If you’re building is close to full occupancy and space is tight to continue to operate your business or service, then you’re probably thinking about converting an unused area of your building and dramatically changing its purpose. But before you go ahead with starting the building project and construction, make sure you don’t commit these … Continue reading “Four Common Mistakes When Converting A Building”

Tendering: Does it give you value for money?

Traditionally, when preparing to undertake a construction project the process involves employing an architect to prepare all the tender documents and drawings. You would then send these out to several contractors to receive quotes for the work, and more than likely pick the company which balances cost, time and quality most effectively. At this stage … Continue reading “Tendering: Does it give you value for money?”