Whilst the roles are similar, there are differences between an Employers Agent (EA) and a Contract Administrator (CA). First and foremost, an Employers Agent is employed by the Client within a design and build contract, while a Contract Administrator would be employed within a traditional form of contract. What is a Contract Administrator? A Contract Administrator manages the contract between a client/employer and a building contractor on projects. Where design responsibility falls with the Client, it is worth noting that this role only exists once the contract is entered into. This role inclu ..read more

TowerEight has recently concluded a thorough and far ranging procurement review of the London & South-East residential led mixed use construction market for Connected Living London (CLL). This review was specifically aimed at identifying the capability of suitable contractors to deliver CLL’s current and future portfolio of schemes. About CLL Connected Living London (CLL) is a long-term partnership between Transport for London (TfL) and Grainger plc, the UK’s largest provider of private rental homes. It will deliver thousands of well-designed, quality homes across London, 40% of which will ..read more

TowerEight is excited to be working with Whitbread once again as Project Manager, this time on an exiting new 366-bedroom hotel and restaurant development near Paddington Station. The development is part of a wider large mixed-use development at 40 Eastbourne Terrace and will compromise a 275-bed Premier Inn, a 91-bedroom hub by Premier Inn and a Bar + Block Steakhouse. This will be the first time all three brands will occupy the same building. The scheme will neighbour Whitbread’s 373-bedroom Premier Inn hotel under construction in Paddington Basin and a 294-bedroom hub by Premier Inn hotel c ..read more

Budgeting and time management are crucial elements in the construction industry as they ultimately determine the success of a project. While a Project Manager (PM) is responsible for overseeing both of these, their duties extend beyond project logistics to include people management and day-to-day activities. What is the Role of a Project Manager in Construction? A Project Manager oversees the planning and delivery of construction projects to ensure the work is completed to specification, on time and within budget. By enlisting a Project Manager, you’re helping to manage risk. With so many face ..read more

RIBA is an industry-standard planning method that details each step of the process in a building, construction or design project. RIBA is an industry-standard planning method that details each step of the process in a building, construction or design project. RIBA stands for the Royal Institute of British Architects, the global professional membership body for architects in the UK and around the world who publish the RIBA Plan of work (2013). RIBA’s Role in Construction Through the RIBA Plan of Work, the Institute helps architects to organise the process of the briefing, design, construction ..read more

On Monday 16th November 2020, The Standard, London snapped up all five of its nominated categories at The AHEAD Awards, Europe. These were: Bar, Club or LoungeDouble Standard is The Standard’s bar and terrace. It incorporates a London Umderground theme and is increasingly becoming the place to be. The judges loved that the “Modern and vintage furniture pieces work in harmony to create ‘a warm energy’ that bewitches guests into staying for hours on end”. Hotel ConversionPreviously a commercial office building, The Standard was converted into a one of a kind hotel. The judges applauded the tran ..read more

TowerEight is extremely excited to be appointed as Project and Cost Managers on the one of a kind project, Escapade Silverstone by Escapade Living, luxury accommodation set on the edge of the world renowned Silverstone Circuit. Escapade Living started out with a simple but bold idea, to design the ultimate experience for motorsport enthusiasts. Their luxury Silverstone accommodation will offer a selection of residences for purchase allowing buyers to call a piece of Silverstone their own, have unique motorsport benefits and to share in the investment returns. Will Tindall, CEO of Escapade Livi ..read more

On Friday 7th February 2020, TowerEight merged with Cumming Group, an international project and cost management firm operating out of the US. TowerEight will continue to operate  in the same capacity from its London Bridge and Manchester offices, and remain under the day-to-day leadership of James Morris, Simon Craven, Toby Wait, and the existing management team. With 29 offices located throughout the US, as well as four international offices, and approximately 900 team members, Cumming provides efficient and cost-effective solutions to ensure that projects in the commercial, hospitality, reta ..read more

On Thursday 7th November, TowerEight held their annual Pizza, Pints and Prizes pub quiz in support of LandAid – The Property Industry’s charity who’s vision is to end youth homelessness. The event saw a great turnout of over 100 people battle their way through five rounds of questions (including one on the Construction industry) and two picture rounds, as well as a raffle, games such as ‘guess how many sweets in the jar’ and an ice breaker challenging teams to peel to longest orange peel. Team ‘Unrelated’  (Argent Related) were crowned the 2019 Quiz winners with 77/95 points, closely followed ..read more

A very proud moment for us at TowerEight! We were invited by Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity to present a cheque of £67,520, which was the total raised by the Whitbread London team’s Three Peaks Challenge. Every day, 619 children and young people from across the UK arrive at GOSH. Every day, doctors and nurses battle the most complex illnesses, and the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs. And every day is a chance for you to make a difference. About The Challenge The National Three Peaks challenge involved climbing the three highest ..read more