Thought leadership

Currie & Brown has a reputation for being a thought leader on a wide range of topics in our key sectors, displaying expertise in the fields of asset, cost and project management. Below are our latest reports and insights, in which we comment on industry trends and new developments affecting our clients.

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Playing by the rules

30 November 2016

Damien Bouveresse, Currie & Brown’s head of mainland Europe, looks at the role of the contract manager in construction projects.

Energy and carbon advisory services: higher and further education

15 November 2016

Higher and further education organisations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate leadership in energy and carbon performance and to provide an energy-efficient educational environment.

Clear vision for cloud technology

20 October 2016

Reliance on the remote storage and assumed security of both our business and personal information is driving the need for more data centres, often in increasingly extreme environments. Currie & Brown’s director in Japan, Robert Fuller, considers the factors influencing the cloud’s expansion and the issues around data storage.

Comment: Out with the old and in with the SQ

10 October 2016

Aiming to ensure a simpler and more consistent approach to supplier selection across the whole public sector, the Crown Commercial Service has recently introduced a ‘selection questionnaire’ for contracting authorities in the UK. Cora Marler, associate director in Currie & Brown’s London office, comments on features of the new questionnaire.

Change orders and how to avoid them

06 October 2016

Changes to any part of a project can be more than a mere frustration. Change orders can end up adding unnecessary costs, as well as taking their toll on a project’s timeline. But how can you avoid getting into a situation where a change to plans once a project is under way leads to frustration and expense all round? Currie & Brown India’s chief operating officer, Satyakumar Shetty, explains how to avoid having to ring the changes.

Dispute resolution - it’s good to talk

20 September 2016

An incubator for disputes – that’s sometimes what the building industry can feel like. Here, Currie & Brown’s Craig Finlayson and David Brown take a look at options in the UAE when construction ends in conflict.

Do you really need a hero?

16 August 2016

Instead of holding out for someone to save the day when disaster strikes, placing a priority on risk management in your projects can remove the need for a knight in shining armour, says Simon Lee, director of Currie & Brown.

Mega knowledge for megaprojects

08 August 2016

There’s one guarantee with infrastructure megaprojects – the bigger the budget, the greater the risk that costs can spiral horribly out of control. And if you consider the definition of a megaproject as one that starts out with a budget of at least £1 billion, there’s the possibility that any oversight in cost control can have huge implications. Michael Yu, managing director of Currie & Brown’s Hong Kong region, considers the pitfalls in planning for megaprojects.

Pay attention to prognosis for pharmaceutical industry

20 June 2016

The pharma industry looks set to continue with dramatic evolution and adaptation from previous strategies, says Currie & Brown’s Paul Wood. Professional services companies should be prepared.

Construction in a broadcast environment

02 June 2016

Lights, camera, action… but for Currie & Brown consultants working on a TV or film set they know well in advance when it’s time to down tools.

Thought leadership

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Playing by the rules

Energy and carbon advisory services: higher and further education

Clear vision for cloud technology

Comment: Out with the old and in with the SQ

Change orders and how to avoid them

Dispute resolution - it’s good to talk

Do you really need a hero?

Mega knowledge for megaprojects

Pay attention to prognosis for pharmaceutical industry

Construction in a broadcast environment

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Thought leadership

Media enquiries

Antonia Beale

Stay in touch

Playing by the rules

Energy and carbon advisory services: higher and further education

Clear vision for cloud technology

Comment: Out with the old and in with the SQ

Change orders and how to avoid them

Dispute resolution - it’s good to talk

Do you really need a hero?

Mega knowledge for megaprojects

Pay attention to prognosis for pharmaceutical industry

Construction in a broadcast environment

Featured projects

Looking after your data