Design with the budget
Cost and design develop together. We explore options early and address risks before they become bigger problems.
The Roundtable Difference
One team.
A shared commitment.
The way a project feels matters as much as the finished building. We bring openness, structure and care to the whole experience.
A better working relationship
Everyone around the table.
We bring clients, designers, consultants and subcontractors together early. Shared understanding helps turn a brief into a practical plan.
Keep the conversation open
Regular communication, clear responsibilities and honest discussions give you a stronger understanding of your project.
Look after the whole team
Fairness, respect and prompt payment support the relationships on which good construction depends.
From first conversation to ongoing support
A clear path through your project.
Discovery & Alignment
We listen to your goals, priorities and constraints, understanding your vision before proposing solutions.
Concept & Budget Development
We develop design and budget together, identifying risks early and testing feasibility.
Detailed Planning & Agreements
Programme, contract, payment terms and deliverables are agreed clearly so everyone knows where they stand.
Construction & Quality Assurance
Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving and open communication keep delivery focused.
Handover & Familiarisation
We work towards a snag-free handover with manuals, certificates and a walkthrough so you understand your new space.
Ongoing Support
From advice and warranty queries to future works, our relationship continues after handover.
“Nothing was too much trouble and the team were flexible and motivated throughout.”Tom Handford
Director, Develeco
Questions clients ask
Straight answers.
How we work, in plain terms. For anything else, call 01536 210258 or email info@roundtableprojects.co.uk.
What makes the Roundtable approach different?
We bring clients, designers, consultants and subcontractors around one table early, so design and cost develop together and risks are dealt with before they grow. Communication stays open, responsibilities stay clear and payment is fair and prompt. Our founding director, Phil Bluck, puts it simply: nobody should end a project worse off than they started it. We build trust first, projects second.
What are the stages of a Roundtable project?
There are six stages. Discovery and alignment, where we understand your goals, priorities and constraints. Concept and budget development. Detailed planning and agreements on programme, contract, payment terms and deliverables. Construction and quality assurance. Handover and familiarisation, with manuals, certificates and a walkthrough. Then ongoing support, from advice and warranty queries to future works.
How do you work in live hospital settings?
We plan on the basis that hospitals do not pause for construction. At the Kingston Hospital MRI Building, set in a tight courtyard on an operating campus, our project quantity surveying kept procurement, valuations, change and extensions of time in step with enabling works and temporary staff relocation, so the hospital kept operating. In clinical spaces, specialist services, infection control and live-site working all need careful coordination.
How do you keep a project on budget?
By developing cost and design together from the start, rather than pricing a fixed design afterwards. We explore options early, use value engineering and option appraisal, and log change before it becomes an argument. Monthly cost reporting keeps the commercial picture honest, and we stay with the job to final account. At Merrylees, the client said everything was completed on time and within budget.
How does payment work under the Construction Act?
Most construction contracts in England, Wales and Scotland follow four dates: the payment due date, a payment notice within five days of it, any Pay Less notice before the final date, and the final date for payment, which the Scheme sets at 17 days after the due date if the contract is silent. Your contract may set different periods. Our Construction Act payment timeline guide explains each date. General guidance, not legal advice.
How do you treat subcontractors?
Fairly, respectfully and with prompt payment, because good construction depends on those relationships. Fair payment applies to clients and subcontractors alike: nobody should be out of pocket because a date was missed. We agree payment terms clearly at the outset, keep responsibilities clear and talk early when a question arises, rather than waiting for a deadline.
What happens after handover?
Our relationship continues. We work towards a snag-free handover with manuals, certificates and a walkthrough, so you understand your new space from day one. After that, we stay available for advice, warranty queries and future works. Handover is not the end of our responsibility; it is the point where you start using the building, and we want it to work for you long after the keys change hands.
Let’s build a better relationship.
Bring us your goals, your questions and your plans. We’ll work through the next steps together.
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