How a Goldcon project runs

Every project follows the same sequence and the same reporting. The steps below are what the client and the design team can expect from us, and when.

1. Pre-construction

Ideally we're brought in during design, so we can review the drawings with the architect and designer and flag constructability issues while they're still cheap to fix. If we join at tender, we price line by line from the drawings and raise issues before contract. We work on a stipulated sum or cost-plus basis, depending on the project.

You receive: line-item budget, master schedule, constructability notes, long-lead procurement list.

2. Procurement and trades

We tender to trusted trades and order long-lead items early so they don't hold up the schedule. Trades are paid fairly and on time, which is why the good ones keep working with us.

You receive: trade pricing for review, procurement tracker.

3. Construction

Consistent senior supervision on site. Any change to the drawings is priced and approved in writing before it's built, and the design team is kept informed throughout.

You receive: site reports, change orders with pricing, updated schedule.

4. Monthly reporting and billing

We invoice on the first Tuesday of every month, with a cost report alongside: budget, committed costs, spent to date and cost to complete. You always know where the project stands.

You receive: monthly invoice, cost report with cost-to-complete.

5. Completion and handover

Deficiencies are listed, assigned and closed out. We hand over the documentation the house needs, and we stand behind our work after handover.

You receive: deficiency list and sign-off, closeout documents.

How we work

Ethically

We price honestly, report the same numbers to everyone, and pay the people who did the work.

Responsibly

We take on a limited number of projects so every one gets senior-level attention.

Openly

Decisions, changes and costs are written down and shared. If something goes wrong, you hear it from us first.