Strategic Construction & Procurement Advice
Smarter Decisions. Stronger Partnerships. Sustainable Results.
The foundation of every successful project lies in its strategy — the way it’s procured, structured, and managed.
At FIVEi Group, we help clients design intelligent procurement frameworks, select the right contracts, and foster collaboration that endures under pressure.
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Our team’s experience across development, contracting, and consultancy gives us a unique perspective — we understand how each party thinks, what they need, and how to align them for collective success.
The Challenge
Projects rarely fail because of what happens on-site — they fail because of decisions made long before. The wrong procurement route, unclear contracts, or mismatched expectations between stakeholders can create friction that derails even the best teams.
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At FIVEi Group, we bring foresight and structure to the earliest project stages, helping clients procure with purpose and plan for collaboration.
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We typically address challenges such as:
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Procurement routes chosen for speed, not strategy
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Contracts that misallocate risk or restrict collaboration
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Tender processes driven by cost, not capability
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Weak project governance and unclear accountability
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Misaligned teams with competing incentives
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By combining commercial insight with practical experience, we design frameworks and relationships that drive consistency, confidence, and long-term value — not conflict.
Our Approach
We deliver fast, forensic insight followed by practical steps shaped by our ability to read both the numbers and the room.
Our Process Includes:
Procurement Strategy
Tailored procurement planning that balances risk, value, and delivery certainty.
Contract Selection
Independent advice on choosing the right form, terms, and approach.
Project Health Checks
Comprehensive project audits that identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Value Engineering
Innovative solutions to optimise performance without compromising quality or compliance.
Stakeholder Management
Bringing clarity, communication, and cohesion to complex project environments.
Typical Use Cases
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Main contractor delivering on a pressured or underperforming programme
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Tier 2 or 3 contractor stuck in variation disputes with minimal leverage
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Client or developer unsure how to contain issues mid-project
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Design teams facing fragmented instruction and scope control
What You’ll Get
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A structured recovery plan grounded in commercial reality
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Reinstated programme logic and clear resourcing assumptions
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Realignment between commercial, programme, and site-level action
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Less firefighting, more foresight
Case Study Snapshot
Saving a Stalled Development from Planning Permission Expiry
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The Challenge
A development client faced planning permission expiry with no project team in place and complex compliance requirements. One wrong move would mean years of planning and investment lost.
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Our Solution
We assembled a specialised team for rapid, precise delivery:
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Strategic procurement to secure optimal contract structures
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Expert project oversight with experienced professionals
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In-house CDM specialists managing all regulatory requirements
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Comprehensive health and safety protocols
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Advanced digital documentation capturing every detail
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The Impact
Planning permission secured within the critical timeframe, preserving valuable planning rights and maintaining project flexibility without triggering broader development obligations.
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Why FIVEi Group?
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We don’t panic. We diagnose.
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We bridge the boardroom and the build.
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We think commercially but act operationally.
