Project Management
Some projects need more than architectural oversight. They need hands on delivery. Our Project Management service is an alternative to Contract Administration, and a fundamentally different approach to running your build.
Under Contract Administration, we manage the contract between you and a main contractor. Our role is purely contract focused. We issue payment certificates, sign off variations and ensure the contractor delivers against the agreed scope. The contractor takes responsibility for the build, the sub contractors and the programme.
Under Project Management, we take that responsibility ourselves. Our onsite foreman and office team manage the delivery directly. We procure the trades, coordinate the site and control the quality. There is no main contractor sitting between you and the work.
This is a very different approach. Contract Administration is about oversight. Project Management is about delivery. Both have their place, depending on your project, your budget and your preferred level of control.
Who this service suits
This service works for two types of client.
First, it suits clients with modest projects and a limited budget. On smaller schemes, the overhead of a traditional main contractor can eat into your budget. By managing the trades directly, we strip out that cost layer. Our onsite foreman appoints individual sub contractors for each trade and coordinates their work on site. You get the same quality of finish without paying for a contractor’s management margin.
Second, it suits investors and developers who need a professional team to deliver a scheme. We act as your appointed project team, taking responsibility for the full construction process. From procurement through to completion, our office team and site foreman manage every moving part so you can focus on your wider portfolio.
How we coordinate the build
Our onsite foreman takes control of the construction programme from day one. First, our office team breaks the project into trade packages based on the tender and construction drawings. Then, we procure each package separately, negotiating directly with sub contractors and suppliers we know and trust.
Our foreman schedules every trade in the right sequence on site. We coordinate ground workers, structural works, carpenters, bricklayers, roofers, plumbers, electricians, plasterers, joiners and finishers. Each sub contractor receives a clear brief, a defined scope and a programme date. Our foreman manages the interface between trades so nothing falls through the gaps.
Furthermore, our office team manages all material procurement alongside the trade packages. We source directly from suppliers where it saves cost, and we coordinate deliveries to match the programme. This level of control keeps the build efficient and reduces downtime on site.
In house cost scrutiny
Because we run the project from within the office, we scrutinise every cost in real time. We do not wait for a monthly valuation from a contractor. Instead, our team tracks expenditure against budget continuously.
Each sub contractor quote is reviewed line by line before we place the order. If a price looks high, we challenge it or seek an alternative. When savings are available, we pass them directly to you. There is no contractor margin sitting between the trade price and your invoice.
Consequently, cost savings on Project Management schemes are genuine and transparent. You see the actual trade cost, the actual material cost and our management fee. Nothing is hidden.
Tried and tested contractors
We do not work with unknown sub contractors. Every trade we appoint comes from our established network, built over years of delivery across our wider company services.
These are contractors we have worked with on live projects. We know their quality, their reliability and their pricing. They know our standards and our expectations. This existing relationship means we can secure better rates, faster start dates and a higher standard of finish.
Moreover, because our foreman manages them directly on site, we maintain quality control throughout. If a standard slips, we address it immediately. We do not rely on a third party to police the work.
Wider company experience
Studio3 is part of a wider group with active construction and property divisions. This gives us direct, hands on experience of managing builds, not just designing them. We understand what works on site, what drives cost and where risks sit.
Importantly, we bring this commercial awareness to every Project Management appointment. Our office team deals with construction costs daily across our own schemes. Our foreman brings the same site discipline to your project.
What you get
When you appoint us for Project Management, you receive a single point of accountability for your entire build. Our office team handles procurement, cost control, programming and quality assurance. Our onsite foreman handles trade coordination, site management and daily problem solving.
Throughout the process, you receive regular updates on cost, programme and progress. We flag risks early and resolve them before they impact your budget or your timeline. You stay informed and in control without needing to manage the site yourself.
Ask us about Project Management services for your project.