The preparation and development of good programmes lies at the heart of all well managed projects. We ensure that all our programmes are detailed and comprehensive as well as being logic linked. The careful use of Work Breakdown Structure coding information enables extracts to be made that cover trade, sections and phasing aspects of the core programmes. The addition of cost, equipment needs and labour resources will provide a further level of management information.

The secret to an integrated programme is to combine not just the construction works but also the design process and off-site procurement. The introduction of the supply chain to the programme ensures that by reviewing progress a full picture is obtained and action can be taken on all fronts to secure a timely completion to the project.

The use of industry standard software provides the tools to manage the project and allows the work progress to be reviewed and interrogated on a regular basis. Such a review will identify the ‘critical path’ as it changes during the course of the project. Additional control can be obtained by carrying out ‘what if’ evaluations of scenarios or options to recover time lost as the project progresses.

Profile’s experienced planning team can provide direct support to your company’s in-house staff, either on a one off project, or used strategically to overcome short term workload peaks. The service is available on a pick up / put down basis with no minimum call off period. The size of our team ensures that the response time is as short as possible.

Using the sound programme techniques established for the core programme service the company has expanded into the role as Employers Agent and Project Management. We strive to understand and disseminate the client’s brief to the design team, integrating the design into the development programme. Cost and change order management, chairing project meetings and reporting on project progress all form part of this expanded responsibility.