News and Insight
We are always looking for ways to improve our service delivery. Find some of our recent learnings, project updates and company news below.
20th Anniversary – A Day at the Races
A Day at the Races We continue to celebrate our 20th anniversary. At the beginning of September, we were at the starting gate at Goodwood. The going was good, the company thoroughbred 😊 and we couldn't have asked for better weather. We were delighted to be joined in...
20th Anniversary Fun
We can't quite believe that Clarkson Alliance is 20 years old this year. We kicked off our 20th Anniversary Fun on Friday with an internal day playing FootGolf at Hadden Hill Golf Club. Who knew 'Footgolf' was a thing?! By pure luck, it was a perfect day. Beautiful...
Vishuddha Yoga Centre wins RIBA South Award 2023
We're delighted to announce that the Vishuddha Yoga Centre has won a RIBA South Award 2023. Working closely with Adrian James Architects, contractor Total Construction Limited and Structural Engineers from Stantec, the team at Clarkson Alliance provided the Quantity...
Update on £7.5m sports complex project for Cefn Hengoed Community School
Swansea Council has published an update on the progress of its £7.5m investment into its sports complex project in Cefn Hengoed Community School. Clarkson Alliance have been working hard alongside the local contractors, Morganstone https://morganstone.co.uk/ and our...
Conservation and Heritage Journal
Conservation and Heritage Delivery of sensitive project management in heritage and conservation is examined in an article in Issue 36 of Conservation + Heritage Journal this quarter. Reflecting on the work at St Nicholas' Chapel, Kings Lynn, the article provides an...
Project Management team welcomes Alex
The project management team at Clarkson Alliance continues to grow as we welcome Alexander (Alex) Tiernan-Locke to the company. Alex has a degree in design technology and developed his skills in manufacturing, catering and industrial roles before moving into project...
Striking Vishuddha Yoga Centre opens in Oxford
Few people fail to notice the new Vishuddha Yoga Centre building in East Street, Oxford. The striking copper façade has attracted admiration and notoriety – but is rarely ignored. The Centre replacing a rundown artist’s studio with a purpose-built yoga studio in a...
Ewch ymlaen i Ysgol Gymunedol Cefn Hengoed, Abertawe Mae
Mae Cynghrair Clarkson wedi chwarae rhan allweddol gan weithio'n agos gyda Chyngor Abertawe i sicrhau sêl bendith ar gyfer gwelliannau mawr yn Ysgol Gymunedol Cefn Hengoed. Mae'r gwelliannau wedi'u gosod i gael effaith arwyddocaol ar yr ysgol a'r gymuned leol sy'n...
Go-ahead for Cefn Hengoed Community School, Swansea
Clarkson Alliance has played an instrumental role working closely with Swansea Council in securing the go-ahead for major improvements at Cefn Hengoed Community School. Â The improvements are set to make significant impact on the school and the local community that...
Saddened at the passing of Queen Elizabeth
We are deeply saddened at the passing yesterday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The official online Official Book of Condolence can be found here. Our thoughts are with The Royal Family at this time.
Clarkson Alliance takes the next step in growth journey
Clarkson Alliance moves forward as chairman, Graham, steps down. After nearly 20 years, Graham Clarkson has retired, leaving the business he founded in the capable hands of Directors David Chapell (on the left) and Mark Plenty. Graham stepped back from the day-to-day...
We are recruiting for a Cost Manager
Recruiting for a Cost Manager Due to our pipeline of secured work, we are looking for another Cost Manager to join our team. You will be an ambitious team-player and working towards Senior Cost Manager status. As well as embracing the opportunity of being involved in...
Promotions of Jason Crozier and Elise Hearn
Clarkson Alliance are delighted to announce the promotions of Jason Crozier to Senior Project Manager and Elise Hearn to Assistant Cost Manager Many congratulations to Jason and Elise who have both been promoted to more senior positions within the Clarkson Alliance...
Jason Crozier nominated in RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2021
Jason is one of six nominees who have been shortlisted as young surveyor of the year in the project management category. The winners of each category will then be entered into the overall RICS Matrics Young Surveyor Award 2021. We think Jason is a star and couldn’t be prouder of his achievement.
Mark Plenty strengthens Clarkson Alliance senior team
Clarkson Alliance are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Plenty to the role of Director of Project Management Mark strengthens Clarkson Alliance senior team by bringing a wealth of industry knowledge along with a drive and collaborative approach which...
Does flexible working help or hinder productivity?
My business has cloud-based systems in place that measure project profitability. Staff are accountable for the work they do.
Delivering success: how to stop fear disrupting your project
If our status is threatened, we feel uncertain about our future, or are treated unfairly we may respond negatively.
Why we should strive to build teams with diverse skills
For International Women’s Day 2020, we are sharing this blog written for the Women in Construction Summit