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\ \ June 2026\ \ 58 minutes\ \ NEC4: Contractor's Value Engineering Proposals \ \ This is episode 10 of the CECA / NEC4 webinar series, where Ben Walker, Glenn Hyde and David Allen unpack the two ways NEC4 handles contractor value engineering proposals: a clause 16 change to client scope and a secondary option X21 whole-life cost proposal. They walk through how value is shared under each main option (the value engineering percentage in A and B, the gain-share pot in C and D), why design liability stays put unless X15 changes it, and how to avoid the common mistake of trying to sneak changes through a design submission instead of a proper proposal.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec4-contractor-value-engineering-proposals)
\ \ May 2026\ \ 60 minutes\ \ NEC4 Disallowed Cost Explained \ \ In Episode 9 of the NEC4 Webinar Series with CECA, Ben Walker and Glenn Hide explore disallowed cost under main options C, D and E (with a brief look at option F). They walk through why disallowed cost exists as a commercial control mechanism in cost-reimbursable contracts, where it sits in the payment assessment process, and unpack each of the six categories defined in clause 11.2(26). David Allen from CECA Southern adds the contractor's perspective on how good records, early warnings, and collaboration with the project manager are the most reliable ways to avoid disallowed cost in practice.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec4-disallowed-cost-explained)
\ \ March 2026\ \ 45 minutes\ \ NEC4 Understanding the Activity Schedule \ \ This episode covers the NEC4 activity schedule under Options A and C, explaining what it is, how it drives payments, and why the contractor should prepare it rather than the client. Ben Walker and Glenn Hide walk through the mechanics of correcting, revising, and changing the activity schedule, including two practical approaches for updating prices after compensation events. David Allen from CECA Southern adds a contractor's perspective on the financial and practical pitfalls of poorly structured activity schedules.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec4-understanding-the-activity-schedule)
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-commercial-records-safety-gap)
March 2026
8 minute read
Why Safety Records Are World Class and Commercial Records Are Still in the Dark Ages
Safety records on UK construction sites are world class. Commercial records are a disaster. Here is the five-factor gap and how to close it.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/turnstiles-v-allocation-sheets-nec4)
March 2026
9 minute read
Turnstiles vs Allocation Sheets: Which Record Protects Your NEC4 Defined Cost?
Turnstile data proves attendance but not deployment. Learn why allocation sheets protect your Defined Cost under NEC4 Options C, D, and E.
\ \ March 2026\ \ 55 minutes\ \ The Role of Contract Data \ \ This episode covers the role of contract data in NEC4, explaining how data part one (client) and data part two (contractor) work together to fuel the contract. Ben Walker uses the analogy of the contract as a car and contract data as its fuel, before exploring italicised terms as the bridge between conditions and data. The session features a live demonstration of NEC Digital by Iain Jeffries from Thomas Telford, showing how the platform prevents incompatible option selections and streamlines the contract data completion process for both clients and contractors.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec4-contract-data-role)
.jpg)\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/mcp-quantity-surveyors-ai)
February 2026
8 min read
MCP: How Quantity Surveyors Will Reclaim Their Weekends
Learn how MCP-enabled systems catch compensation events, monitor time bars, and transform commercial management for UK quantity surveyors.
\ \ February 2026\ \ 50 minutes\ \ NEC4: How to approach Option Z / amendments \ \ This webinar explores when and how to draft Option Z additional conditions in NEC4 contracts, covering best practice principles, common pitfalls, and the balance between cost certainty and value for money. Ben Walker and Glenn Hide walk through real examples of Z clauses that can cause problems, from reducing time bar periods to deleting mutual trust obligations, with practical guidance on testing amendments before implementation.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec4-option-z-amendments)
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/contemporaneous-records-construction-claims)
January 2026
10 min read
Contemporaneous Records: If You Can't Prove It, You Won't Get Paid
Why real-time site records are essential for NEC4 claims. Learn how contemporaneous documentation protects contractor revenue and prevents payment disputes.
\ \ January 2026\ \ 65 minutes\ \ NEC4: Programme - Getting it working for you \ \ Glenn Hide and Ben Walker explore why the NEC4 accepted programme is the beating heart of contract management, not just a baseline plan. They cover the programme's life cycle, acceptance and non-acceptance consequences, how to show compensation events and time risk allowance, and why collaborative real-time updates beat parachuting in a scheduler once a month.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec4-programme-getting-it-working-for-you)
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/unbilled-variations-construction-revenue-leakage)
December 2025
11 minute read
Unbilled Variations: How Much Revenue Is Your Site Losing?
UK contractors lose thousands annually to unbilled variations. Learn why contemporaneous documentation is critical and how to eliminate avoidable revenue leakage.
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/daily-allocation-sheet-underrated)
December 2025
8 minute read.
Daily Allocation Sheets: Construction's Most Underrated Document
Your six-figure tech stack can't match a five-minute daily allocation sheet. Learn why this underrated document is key to construction profitability.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/costed-site-diaries-accurate-cvr-construction)
December 2025
8 minute read
Costed Site Diaries: The Key to Accurate CVRs
Structured, costed site diaries eliminate month-end CVR chaos. Learn how UK contractors transform daily records into commercial intelligence for NEC4 compliance.
\ \ December 2025\ \ 60 minutes.\ \ NEC4: Assessing compensation events part 2 - Price \ \ Master NEC4 price assessment with worked examples. Learn why 90% get clause 63.1 wrong and the double exercise most practitioners miss. Free expert training.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec4-assessing-compensation-events-part-2---price)
\ \ November 2025\ \ 65 minutes.\ \ NEC4: Assessing Compensation Events Part 1 - Time \ \ Learn how NEC4 assesses time in compensation events covering dividing dates programme updates and key rules to avoid costly project delays](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec4-compensation-events-time)
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/cosgrovedrew)
October 2025
3 minute read.
Cosgrove & Drew partners with Gather to deliver detailed commercial management across complex mechanical engineering projects
Cosgrove & Drew partners with Gather to systematically manage complex commercial projects, transforming information capture and contract compliance processes.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/rics-ai)
October 2025
3 minute read.
Why Every QS and Commercial Manager Needs to Know About the New RICS AI Rules
RICS mandates AI compliance by March 2026. Learn four critical requirements and three immediate actions every chartered surveyor must take now.
\ \ October 2025\ \ 65 minutes.\ \ NEC4: Notifying compensation events and instructing quotations \ \ Learn how to notify and manage NEC4 compensation events effectively to protect time, cost, and project collaboration.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/compensation-events-and-quotations-nec4)
\ \ September 2025\ \ 60 minutes.\ \ NEC Contract Early Warnings: A Positive Approach to Project Management \ \ NEC early warnings webinar: Transform confrontational tools into collaborative project management. Learn notification requirements, meeting best practices, and](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec-contract-early-warning)
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/dornan-partners-with-gather)
September 2025
4 minute read.
Dornan partners with Gather to deliver supply chain transparency across complex MEP projects
Dornan partners with Gather for real-time supply chain hours transparency across complex MEP projects, transforming commercial decisions from guesswork to data.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/why-40-of-your-change-events-are-slipping-through-the-cracks)
August 2025
5 minute read
Why 40% Of Your Change Events Are Slipping Through The Cracks
Manual diary reviews miss 40% of change events, costing projects £600k+ in lost revenue. Discover why this happens and how to fix it with automated solutions.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/walker-construction-adopts-gather-for-network-rail-projects)
July 2025
2 minute read
Walker Construction adopts Gather for Network Rail projects
Walker Construction partnered with Gather to replace WhatsApp chaos with real-time commercial management across Network Rail projects, boosting efficiency.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/volkerrail-gather)
July 2025
2 minute read
VolkerRail partners with Gather across signalling framework
VolkerRail partners with Gather to transform fragmented signalling project management into collaborative working with Network Rail through real-time insights.
\ \ July 2025\ \ 30 minutes\ \ NEC4 - Taming Commercial Chaos | NEC People Conference 2025 London \ \ Ben Walker explains how to transform chaotic NEC4 contract admin into effective project management using culture, knowledge and discipline principles.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/nec4-taming-commercial-chaos-nec-people-conference-2025-london)
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/nec-people-conference-2025)
June 2025
2 minutes read
Gather Sponsors NEC People Conference 2025
Gather sponsors NEC People Conference 2025 in London. Ben Walker presents on NEC4 commercial discipline and structured recordkeeping for infrastructure projects
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-site-diaries-made-simple-what-why-and-how)
May 2025
4 minutes
Construction Site Diaries Made Simple: What, Why, and How
Discover why digital site diaries are crucial for construction success, helping teams stay compliant, resolve disputes, and ensure timely payments.
\ \ April 2025\ \ 2 minute video\ \ Align Gather with CEMAR \ \ Learn how to seamlessly integrate Gather with CEMAR/Thinkproject contract management system, linking shift records to compensation events via API.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/align-gather-with-cemar)
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-measured-mile-analysis)
March 2025
10+ minute read
Construction Measured Mile Analysis Guide
Complete guide to measured mile analysis in construction. Practical examples, step-by-step calculations, and real-world applications.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-national-grids-ps35bn-investment-plan-riio-t3)
February 2025
6 minute read
All You Need to Know about National Grid's £35bn Investment Plan RIIO-T3
290,000 more workers by 2030. £26.5bn to support net zero. 1,100km new circuits to add. Learn about National Grid's new business plan in a matter of minutes.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/records-and-administering-nec-contracts)
February 2025
5 minute read
NEC Contract Management and Contract Management in Construction
Daily commercial records from site are essential to the successful administration of NEC4 contracts. But few in the construction industry are good with them...
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/what-is-project-13-and-how-to-use-daily-site-records-to-fuel-success)
January 2025
5 minute read
Project 13 & Site Records for Infrastructure Success
How Project 13 transforms UK infrastructure through collaborative delivery and data-driven site records.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/2025-network-rail-calendar)
December 2024
4 minute read
2025 Network Rail Calendar Download
Download the free 2025 Network Rail calendar with all 13 periods marked. Learn why the rail period system matters for possession planning, payment cycles, and commercial management on NEC4 contracts.
.jpg)\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/5-advantages-bill-of-quantities)
September 2024
6 min read
5 Advantages of Utilising a Bill of Quantities
Bills of quantities are one of construction's most valuable tools. This guide explains the five key advantages BOQs provide for tendering, cost management, valuations, variations and disputes.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/gather-cubby-nec4-worklog-variance-categorisation)
September 2024
3 minute read
Cubby Construction: Worklog Variance Analysis with Gather
Discover how Cubby Construction uses Gather's worklog variance tool to analyse productivity issues and streamline NEC4 compensation events in record time.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/dyer-butler-gather-sid-sre-cp7)
September 2024
4 minute read
Dyer & Butler: £160m SID Works with Gather
Dyer & Butler selects Gather for Network Rail's £160m Southern Region works, optimising NEC4 contract management.
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/contemporaneous-site-records-project-life-cycle)
September 2024
6 minute read
Site Records Through the Project Lifecycle
Learn how quality site records improve project outcomes at every stage, from tendering to handover, helping contractors build trust and win work.
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/earned-value-definitions)
August 2024
30 minute read
Earned Value Management Concepts & Formulas Explained - Gather
EVM formulas explained: CPI, SPI, CV, SV calculations with worked examples.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-record-management-startup-gather-secures-new-investment-round)
July 2024
3 minute read
Construction Record Management Startup Gather Secures New Investment Round
Gather RMS secures new investment from industry experts, including CEMAR founder Ben Walker, to transform site record management across UK infrastructure.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/nec4-clause-60-gathers-worklog-variance-categorisation)
July 2024
4 minute read
Variation Order Management: How NEC4 Clause 60 Benefits from Gather's New Variance Categorisation Feature
Explore how worklog variance categorisation enhances NEC4 contract compliance and manages variation orders efficiently under Clause 60.
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-record-management-system-is-so-much-more-than-a-site-diary)
June 2024
6 minute read
Construction Records & Information Management System - Gather Insights
Learn how record management systems revolutionise construction data, moving beyond traditional site diaries to unlock real-time insights and boost productivity.
\ \ June 2024\ \ 3 minutes.\ \ How to Align Your Site Diary with Your Contract \ \ Learn how to better categorise project delivery variances in Gather RMS. Link them to NEC contracts, track early warnings and analyse trends.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/how-to-align-your-site-diary-with-your-contract)
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/7-construction-methods-of-measurement-explained)
May 2024
5 minute read
NRM2, CESMM4, SMM7: UK Construction Measurement Standards Compared
NRM2, CESMM4, SMM7, MCHW, RMM compared. Which UK measurement standard applies to your project? Decision guide + common mistakes for quantity surveyors.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/amey-cp7-gather-pr)
May 2024
3 minute read
Amey Partners with Gather for CP7
Amey selects Gather as their record management system for Network Rail's CP7 frameworks, enabling real-time data sharing across North West & Central region.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/gather-appoints-cemar-founder-ben-walker-as-new-commercial-director)
April 2024
2 minute read
Ben Walker Joins Gather as Commercial Director
Ben Walker, CEMAR founder and NEC expert, joins Gather as Commercial Director to revolutionise digital site records management in construction.
\ \ March 2024\ \ 57 minutes.\ \ Ben Walker: Decoding NEC Contracts and the Value of Site Records \ \ Learn how proper site records are vital for NEC contract success, from payment to dispute resolution, to the changing culture of UK construction.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/ben-walker-decoding-nec-contracts-and-the-value-of-site-records)
\ \ March 2024\ \ 15 minutes.\ \ Simplify Construction Blockade Reporting with Consistent, Structured Site Records \ \ Learn how to streamline blockade reporting on Gather RMS with this step-by-step guide. Plan shifts, record activities, and get real-time insights. It's easy.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/report-construction-blockade-with-gather-site-records)
\ \ February 2024\ \ 8 minute video\ \ Prepopulate 64% of Your Shift Records on Gather \ \ Plan a week of shifts in under 10 minutes. Prepopulate labour, plant, activities and access so your field teams only need to fill in what actually happened.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/prepopulate-64-per-cent-of-your-shift-records-on-gather)
\ \ February 2024\ \ 3 minutes.\ \ Capture Individual Resource Times on Gather \ \ Discover Gather's new resource time feature, enabling precise tracking of individual work hours and automated fatigue monitoring for safer shift planning.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/resource-times)
\ \ February 2024\ \ 3 minutes.\ \ Real Time Construction Planned versus Actual Reporting \ \ Track planned versus actual costs and hours in real time using site diary data. See where you're winning, where you're losing, and act before it's too late.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/real-time-construction-planned-v-actual-reporting)
\ \ February 2024\ \ 2 minutes.\ \ Tagging Shift Records for Commercial Assurance \ \ Learn how Gather's tagging system helps track weather delays and other project changes, making it easier to analyse impacts and generate detailed reports.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/tagging-shift-records-for-commercial-assurance)
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/the-dangers-of-being-slow-to-adopt-new-technology)
January 2024
5 minute read
Why Contractors Can't Afford Slow Tech Adoption
Discover why rapid tech adoption is crucial for contractors, the risks of delayed implementation, and how to successfully integrate new solutions.
\ \ January 2024\ \ 2 minute video\ \ Gather: The New Name For Raildiary \ \ Watch Raildiary transform into Gather. Our mission: curb the £1.5 trillion cost of bad data in construction through better site data capture across sectors.](https://www.gatherinsights.com/webinars/gather-the-new-name-for-raildiary)
\ \ Productivity](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/stop-using-sharepoint-for-construction-photos)
November 2023
4 minute read
Stop Using SharePoint for Construction Photos
Putting photos on the cloud falls short of fostering flexibility, accuracy and collaboration needed in complex infrastructure projects. Here is why.
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-s-curves)
May 2023
5 minute read
S-Curves in Construction: The Project Manager's Guide to Tracking Progress
Master S curves in construction project management: learn how to create, analyse and use these visual tools for better cost and schedule control.
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/5-key-benefits-of-taking-photos-on-site)
May 2023
3 minute read
5 Key Benefits of Taking Photos on Site
Site photos are crucial for tracking progress and enhancing collaboration. Learn how to maximise the value of your visual data today.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/9-cvr-essentials)
April 2023
5 minute read
Understanding 9 Essential Cost Value Reconciliation Techniques
Learn 9 essential tips for effective Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) in construction projects, from consistent reporting to proactive cost monitoring.
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/5-tips-for-getting-to-grips-with-rmm)
April 2023
3 minute read
5 Tips for Getting to Grips with RMM
Discover 5 essential tips for understanding Rail Method of Measurement (RMM), Network Rail's standardised approach to cost analysis and benchmarking.
\ \ Productivity](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/8-reasons-you-shouldn-t-use-whatsapp-for-site-reporting)
April 2023
4 minute read
8 Reasons You Shouldn't Use WhatsApp for Site Reporting
WhatsApp site reporting risks include data loss, GDPR issues, and unstructured communication. Professional alternatives needed.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/grip-v-pace-1-year-on)
July 2022
3 minute read
GRIP vs PACE: What Changed for Network Rail Projects
Network Rail replaced GRIP with PACE in 2021. See what changed, the Dartmoor success story, and what PACE means for your rail projects.
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/why-are-daily-allocation-sheets-so-important-in-construction)
May 2022
4 minute read
Why Daily Allocation Sheets Are Important in Construction
Learn how digital daily allocation sheets can transform construction efficiency, from real-time resource tracking to better future project planning.
\ \ Planning](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/the-critical-path-method-in-construction-a-comprehensive-guide)
March 2022
5 minute read
Critical Path Method Definition, Analysis Benefits & How to Do It
Learn the Critical Path Method definition, how to do critical path analysis, and benefits for efficient project management.
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/10-earned-value-analysis-essentials)
April 2021
7 minute read
Earned Value Analysis: 10 Essentials for Construction Projects
Unlock the power of your projects with Gather Insights! Our earned value analysis services will keep you on track for success, delivering results!
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\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-commercial-records-safety-gap)
March 18, 2026
8 minute read
Why Safety Records Are World Class and Commercial Records Are Still in the Dark Ages
Safety records on UK construction sites are world class. Commercial records are a disaster. Here is the five-factor gap and how to close it.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/turnstiles-v-allocation-sheets-nec4)
March 13, 2026
9 minute read
Turnstiles vs Allocation Sheets: Which Record Protects Your NEC4 Defined Cost?
Turnstile data proves attendance but not deployment. Learn why allocation sheets protect your Defined Cost under NEC4 Options C, D, and E.
.jpg)\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/mcp-quantity-surveyors-ai)
February 27, 2026
8 min read
MCP: How Quantity Surveyors Will Reclaim Their Weekends
Learn how MCP-enabled systems catch compensation events, monitor time bars, and transform commercial management for UK quantity surveyors.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/contemporaneous-records-construction-claims)
January 22, 2026
10 min read
Contemporaneous Records: If You Can't Prove It, You Won't Get Paid
Why real-time site records are essential for NEC4 claims. Learn how contemporaneous documentation protects contractor revenue and prevents payment disputes.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/unbilled-variations-construction-revenue-leakage)
December 18, 2025
11 minute read
Unbilled Variations: How Much Revenue Is Your Site Losing?
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/daily-allocation-sheet-underrated)
December 16, 2025
8 minute read.
Daily Allocation Sheets: Construction's Most Underrated Document
Your six-figure tech stack can't match a five-minute daily allocation sheet. Learn why this underrated document is key to construction profitability.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/costed-site-diaries-accurate-cvr-construction)
December 16, 2025
8 minute read
Costed Site Diaries: The Key to Accurate CVRs
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/cosgrovedrew)
October 22, 2025
3 minute read.
Cosgrove & Drew partners with Gather to deliver detailed commercial management across complex mechanical engineering projects
Cosgrove & Drew partners with Gather to systematically manage complex commercial projects, transforming information capture and contract compliance processes.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/rics-ai)
October 17, 2025
3 minute read.
Why Every QS and Commercial Manager Needs to Know About the New RICS AI Rules
RICS mandates AI compliance by March 2026. Learn four critical requirements and three immediate actions every chartered surveyor must take now.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/dornan-partners-with-gather)
September 4, 2025
4 minute read.
Dornan partners with Gather to deliver supply chain transparency across complex MEP projects
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/why-40-of-your-change-events-are-slipping-through-the-cracks)
August 20, 2025
5 minute read
Why 40% Of Your Change Events Are Slipping Through The Cracks
Manual diary reviews miss 40% of change events, costing projects £600k+ in lost revenue. Discover why this happens and how to fix it with automated solutions.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/walker-construction-adopts-gather-for-network-rail-projects)
July 25, 2025
2 minute read
Walker Construction adopts Gather for Network Rail projects
Walker Construction partnered with Gather to replace WhatsApp chaos with real-time commercial management across Network Rail projects, boosting efficiency.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/volkerrail-gather)
July 15, 2025
2 minute read
VolkerRail partners with Gather across signalling framework
VolkerRail partners with Gather to transform fragmented signalling project management into collaborative working with Network Rail through real-time insights.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/nec-people-conference-2025)
June 16, 2025
2 minutes read
Gather Sponsors NEC People Conference 2025
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-site-diaries-made-simple-what-why-and-how)
May 21, 2025
4 minutes
Construction Site Diaries Made Simple: What, Why, and How
Discover why digital site diaries are crucial for construction success, helping teams stay compliant, resolve disputes, and ensure timely payments.
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-measured-mile-analysis)
March 20, 2025
10+ minute read
Construction Measured Mile Analysis Guide
Complete guide to measured mile analysis in construction. Practical examples, step-by-step calculations, and real-world applications.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-national-grids-ps35bn-investment-plan-riio-t3)
February 20, 2025
6 minute read
All You Need to Know about National Grid's £35bn Investment Plan RIIO-T3
290,000 more workers by 2030. £26.5bn to support net zero. 1,100km new circuits to add. Learn about National Grid's new business plan in a matter of minutes.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/records-and-administering-nec-contracts)
February 3, 2025
5 minute read
NEC Contract Management and Contract Management in Construction
Daily commercial records from site are essential to the successful administration of NEC4 contracts. But few in the construction industry are good with them...
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/what-is-project-13-and-how-to-use-daily-site-records-to-fuel-success)
January 14, 2025
5 minute read
Project 13 & Site Records for Infrastructure Success
How Project 13 transforms UK infrastructure through collaborative delivery and data-driven site records.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/2025-network-rail-calendar)
December 5, 2024
4 minute read
2025 Network Rail Calendar Download
.jpg)\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/5-advantages-bill-of-quantities)
September 30, 2024
6 min read
5 Advantages of Utilising a Bill of Quantities
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/gather-cubby-nec4-worklog-variance-categorisation)
September 25, 2024
3 minute read
Cubby Construction: Worklog Variance Analysis with Gather
Discover how Cubby Construction uses Gather's worklog variance tool to analyse productivity issues and streamline NEC4 compensation events in record time.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/dyer-butler-gather-sid-sre-cp7)
September 18, 2024
4 minute read
Dyer & Butler: £160m SID Works with Gather
Dyer & Butler selects Gather for Network Rail's £160m Southern Region works, optimising NEC4 contract management.
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/contemporaneous-site-records-project-life-cycle)
September 3, 2024
6 minute read
Site Records Through the Project Lifecycle
Learn how quality site records improve project outcomes at every stage, from tendering to handover, helping contractors build trust and win work.
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/earned-value-definitions)
August 30, 2024
30 minute read
Earned Value Management Concepts & Formulas Explained - Gather
EVM formulas explained: CPI, SPI, CV, SV calculations with worked examples.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-record-management-startup-gather-secures-new-investment-round)
July 19, 2024
3 minute read
Construction Record Management Startup Gather Secures New Investment Round
Gather RMS secures new investment from industry experts, including CEMAR founder Ben Walker, to transform site record management across UK infrastructure.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/nec4-clause-60-gathers-worklog-variance-categorisation)
July 4, 2024
4 minute read
Variation Order Management: How NEC4 Clause 60 Benefits from Gather's New Variance Categorisation Feature
Explore how worklog variance categorisation enhances NEC4 contract compliance and manages variation orders efficiently under Clause 60.
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/construction-record-management-system-is-so-much-more-than-a-site-diary)
June 18, 2024
6 minute read
Construction Records & Information Management System - Gather Insights
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/7-construction-methods-of-measurement-explained)
May 28, 2024
5 minute read
NRM2, CESMM4, SMM7: UK Construction Measurement Standards Compared
NRM2, CESMM4, SMM7, MCHW, RMM compared. Which UK measurement standard applies to your project? Decision guide + common mistakes for quantity surveyors.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/amey-cp7-gather-pr)
May 15, 2024
3 minute read
Amey Partners with Gather for CP7
Amey selects Gather as their record management system for Network Rail's CP7 frameworks, enabling real-time data sharing across North West & Central region.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/gather-appoints-cemar-founder-ben-walker-as-new-commercial-director)
April 24, 2024
2 minute read
Ben Walker Joins Gather as Commercial Director
Ben Walker, CEMAR founder and NEC expert, joins Gather as Commercial Director to revolutionise digital site records management in construction.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/the-dangers-of-being-slow-to-adopt-new-technology)
January 21, 2024
5 minute read
Why Contractors Can't Afford Slow Tech Adoption
Discover why rapid tech adoption is crucial for contractors, the risks of delayed implementation, and how to successfully integrate new solutions.
\ \ Productivity](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/stop-using-sharepoint-for-construction-photos)
November 21, 2023
4 minute read
Stop Using SharePoint for Construction Photos
Putting photos on the cloud falls short of fostering flexibility, accuracy and collaboration needed in complex infrastructure projects. Here is why.
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-s-curves)
May 29, 2023
5 minute read
S-Curves in Construction: The Project Manager's Guide to Tracking Progress
Master S curves in construction project management: learn how to create, analyse and use these visual tools for better cost and schedule control.
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/5-key-benefits-of-taking-photos-on-site)
May 28, 2023
3 minute read
5 Key Benefits of Taking Photos on Site
Site photos are crucial for tracking progress and enhancing collaboration. Learn how to maximise the value of your visual data today.
\ \ Commercial](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/9-cvr-essentials)
April 25, 2023
5 minute read
Understanding 9 Essential Cost Value Reconciliation Techniques
Learn 9 essential tips for effective Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) in construction projects, from consistent reporting to proactive cost monitoring.
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/5-tips-for-getting-to-grips-with-rmm)
April 25, 2023
3 minute read
5 Tips for Getting to Grips with RMM
Discover 5 essential tips for understanding Rail Method of Measurement (RMM), Network Rail's standardised approach to cost analysis and benchmarking.
\ \ Productivity](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/8-reasons-you-shouldn-t-use-whatsapp-for-site-reporting)
April 23, 2023
4 minute read
8 Reasons You Shouldn't Use WhatsApp for Site Reporting
WhatsApp site reporting risks include data loss, GDPR issues, and unstructured communication. Professional alternatives needed.
\ \ Industry Insights](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/grip-v-pace-1-year-on)
July 15, 2022
3 minute read
GRIP vs PACE: What Changed for Network Rail Projects
Network Rail replaced GRIP with PACE in 2021. See what changed, the Dartmoor success story, and what PACE means for your rail projects.
\ \ Record Management](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/why-are-daily-allocation-sheets-so-important-in-construction)
May 13, 2022
4 minute read
Why Daily Allocation Sheets Are Important in Construction
Learn how digital daily allocation sheets can transform construction efficiency, from real-time resource tracking to better future project planning.
\ \ Planning](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/the-critical-path-method-in-construction-a-comprehensive-guide)
March 13, 2022
5 minute read
Critical Path Method Definition, Analysis Benefits & How to Do It
Learn the Critical Path Method definition, how to do critical path analysis, and benefits for efficient project management.
\ \ Guides](https://www.gatherinsights.com/blog/10-earned-value-analysis-essentials)
April 18, 2021
7 minute read
Earned Value Analysis: 10 Essentials for Construction Projects
Unlock the power of your projects with Gather Insights! Our earned value analysis services will keep you on track for success, delivering results!
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