As we close out another week at LCS Project Solutions Ltd, it’s time to reflect on our achievements, challenges, and growth opportunities from Week 19.
Monday:
- Bank holiday: An extended weekend offered a welcome chance to recharge and focus on personal well-being-a vital part of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Tuesday:
- Conducted a site compliance inspection at the historic Woburn Abbey, a project that continues to challenge our team due to its heritage status and the complexity of integrating modern compliance requirements into extensive refurbishment works.
- Participated in a client’s Contracts Managers Teams meeting to present our monthly findings and propose incremental improvements across all projects.
- Completed essential administrative tasks, including BREEAM updates for client projects and resolving outstanding issues within a client’s management system.
Wednesday:
- Continued site compliance tours and produced detailed reports.
- Joined the weekly HARP phase 3 team meeting in our capacity as CDM Principal Designer advisor.
- Advanced planning for a new workshop, focusing on the intersection of the Building Safety Act and CDM Regulations-a complex but rewarding area of compliance.
Thursday:
- Performed additional site compliance inspections, piloting a new reporting software format to improve efficiency and clarity.
- Coordinated with our administration support team to ensure smooth business operations and identify areas for further development.
- Supported a client with project planning for upcoming works.
- Attended a client management system workshop, contributing guidance on integrating compliance requirements.
Friday:
- Attended the first site progress meeting for the Bury Cross Phase 2 redevelopment, recognising the strong performance of all involved.
- Focused on housekeeping tasks to close out loose ends, reinforcing the importance of regular business management reviews.
Throughout the Week:
- Engaged with a diverse range of stakeholders, from clients and contractors to the ever-charming Gertrude the cow.
- Utilised various digital tools, including Fonn and Monday.com, to streamline project management and compliance tracking.
- Observed exemplary compliance measures and craftsmanship on both heritage and new-build projects.
What Did We Learn This Week?
- Heritage Compliance Complexity: The Woburn Abbey project continues to highlight the unique challenges of balancing heritage conservation with modern compliance standards. We gained further insight into the importance of adaptive problem-solving and stakeholder engagement when dealing with unforeseen issues and evolving project scopes.
- BREEAM and Sustainability: Ongoing BREEAM updates reinforced our understanding of sustainable construction criteria and the need for rigorous documentation and proactive management to achieve high certification levels.
- Software Adaptation: Testing new reporting formats and leveraging Monday.com’s customisable workflows has improved our administrative efficiency and data accuracy, demonstrating the value of continuous process innovation.
Skills Developed
- Technical Compliance: Deepened expertise in heritage compliance, BREEAM criteria, and the integration of Building Safety Act requirements with CDM regulations.
- Digital Proficiency: Enhanced skills in using project management platforms (Fonn, Monday.com) and piloting new reporting tools to improve workflow and communication.
- Stakeholder Communication: Strengthened ability to communicate complex compliance issues and improvement suggestions to clients and project teams.
- Reflective Practice: Regular reflection sessions have helped us critically assess our practices, identify growth areas, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Skills to Practice or Prioritise
- Advanced Reporting: Further training on new software tools to maximise their potential in compliance reporting and project tracking.
- Heritage Project Management: Continued development of skills specific to managing complex heritage refurbishments, particularly in balancing conservation with contemporary standards.
- Sustainability Leadership: Ongoing education in sustainable construction practices and BREEAM requirements to maintain our leadership in compliance consultancy.
By consistently reflecting on our weekly activities, we not only celebrate our achievements but also identify areas for growth-ensuring that LCS Project Solutions Ltd remains at the forefront of compliance, sustainability, and client service excellence.
