A: Ideally at RIBA Stage 3 (Spatial Coordination) or earlier for complex sites. This allows logistics constraints to inform design decisions. Absolute latest: 8-12 weeks before site mobilisation. Urban projects with crane permits require earlier engagement (16-20 weeks before start) to allow for authority approvals.

A: High-quality logistics planning in a tender submission demonstrates competence and de-risks the project for the client - clear site planning, phasing strategies, and 4D animations set a submission apart. Priced per package, quoted before we start. No hourly billing and no fee for scope we did not agree.

A: We coordinate temporary works requirements and prepare schedules, but detailed structural design (scaffolding, falsework, propping) must be by certified Temporary Works Design companies. We work closely with TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) and TWS (Temporary Works Supervisor) to ensure integrated planning. We can recommend specialist TW design firms if needed.

A: Yes. Mid-project optimisation is common. We analyse current layouts, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and propose improvements to material placement, routes, and double-handling. It works best when implemented at a natural break point, such as topping out or a phase transition.

A: We can work from 2D drawings to create 3D site models for logistics planning. For early-stage projects, even sketch designs are sufficient for concept logistics. The earlier we’re engaged, the more value we add - but we can deliver useful planning at any stage, even with limited design information.

A: Accuracy depends on the manufacturer data we base the analysis on - we use actual crane specifications from Liebherr, Potain, Wolff and others, including wind speed deratings, load charts, and boom configurations. Quantities are measured to the drawings and the specification you send. Where the information is incomplete we list the assumption rather than absorb it. Modelling coverage in 3D before crane selection catches gaps and over-sailing conflicts that guesswork misses.

A: Yes. 4D animations are useful stakeholder communication tools - showing construction sequences, phasing, and logistics operations over time. They help with client confidence, planning approvals, neighbour engagement, and internal team coordination. Cost depends on the length and complexity of the animation and is quoted before we start.

A: Yes, weekly or monthly site visits for logistics coordination support are available. Services include: reviewing actual vs planned layouts, updating plans for design changes, optimising phasing based on progress, coordinating major lifts and deliveries, and attending planning meetings. Priced per package, quoted before we start. No hourly billing and no fee for scope we did not agree.

A: The return comes from what planning avoids: crane hire errors, programme slippage, rework and material damage from a poorly sequenced site, and delays caused by missed regulatory approvals. We don’t quote a multiple, because it depends entirely on the project - but the cost of fixing a logistics conflict on site is reliably higher than the cost of catching it in the model first.