by Nick Bailey | Apr 7, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Sometimes we embark on a new project with surprising results. Last October I launched a new Toastmasters Club, ‘Burnham Speakers’. I have been a Toastmaster for over 14 years and have always wanted to start a new club. Then I took the opportunity. Part of the reason...
by Nick Bailey | Jan 1, 2020 | Property Development
Client’s come from many different backgrounds and most industries have their own language or jargon. Clients therefore will probably not be familiar with the construction industry terminology. On the other hand, contractors will use terms that are not familiar to...
by Nick Bailey | Nov 15, 2019 | Property Development
You don’t want to wait until you make a claim to find your contractor doesn’t have sufficient insurances in place! Insurances can be taken out by the employer (client) or the contractor or by either party in joint names. The main insurances are Public Liability,...
by Nick Bailey | Oct 1, 2019 | Property Development
A contract simply aids in the recording of the agreement. A standard contract helps the parties in making the agreement to ensure that everything is covered. It’s a series of aide memoirs or headings e.g. the scope of works, specification etc., to be carried out at a...
by Nick Bailey | Sep 1, 2019 | Recommendations
I have been a Toastmaster and member of Maidenhead Speakers Club for over 14 years. In that time I have learnt to speak in front of various audiences, my confidence has improved and I have learnt many new speaking skills. We have an impromptu session where we have the...
