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2020 planning regulationsBusiness
July 22, 2020

PM SAYS BUILD, BUILD, BUILD!

This was the message from our Prime Minister. At the end of last month, Boris Johnson announced the most progressive reforms to the planning process since WW2. This is a…
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Fire SafetyBusiness
June 12, 2020

Welcome new Fire Safety Measures for high-rise blocks

John Burke Associates join our regulating bodies in welcoming the Government Response: Sprinklers and Other Fire Safety Measures in New High-Rise Blocks of Flats. Which confirms a reduction in the…
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Working from HomeBusiness
April 29, 2020

Tips for Those Working from Home

During these ambiguous times, businesses across the UK and Europe are facing extraordinary challenges. The COVID-19 crisis has been a formidable force on our usual way of life, both personally…
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Project ManagersBusiness
February 24, 2020

Brexit – How to plan for the unexpected

February marks the first month of Britain’s post-Brexit transition period, thus the beginning of much uncertainty across the country. Whether you perceive the British resignation from the EU to be…
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Chartered SurveyorsBusiness
January 31, 2020

The Management of Site Inspection

The construction industry continues to be perceived by both its clients and the general public as fragmented, disorganised and unprofessional. Litigation, arbitration, and continuing building failure reinforce this view. In…
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Supporting SustainabilityUncategorized
December 11, 2019

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from John Burke Associates.

We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from John Burke Associates. Instead of sending Christmas cards this year we have donated to…
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RICS Chartered SurveyorsBusiness
November 26, 2019

Constructing a Greener Environment

There are serious concerns about the construction industry’s contribution to the world's pollution. With estimates of its responsibility being around 4% more air, water, and noise pollution than any other…
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2019Business
October 14, 2019

Building a better outlook for mental health

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2019, we wanted to focus this blog on mental illness in the construction industry. This is a growing concern as one of the biggest…
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Settlement Agreement and Non DisclosureUncategorized
September 2, 2019

Workplace Gagging – Know Your SA from Your NDA – Part 2

Following on from last month’s blog discussing NDA’s in business, we wanted to look at Settlement Agreements. As the two are sometimes confused, we aim to explain what they are…
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Non-Disclosure AgreementsBusiness
July 30, 2019

Workplace Gagging – Know Your SA from Your NDA – Part 1

With all the recent talk of NDAs in the media, there has been confusion and controversy surrounding such agreements. Often getting confused with a Settlement Agreement (SA) which are usually…
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Employee DevelopmentBusiness
July 8, 2019

Employee Development

When recruiting into your business, at any level, you look for the most suitable candidate, naturally. Those with a skillset that fits your requirements, experience in a similar role, correct…
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Clerk of WorksBusiness
June 13, 2019

ICWCI Building on Quality Awards 2019

Last month John Burke Associates attended ICWCI Building on Quality Awards 2019. Our Clerk of Works Jon Tucker was awarded the prestigious Peter Wilson Memorial Trophy. Jon was nominated for…
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Employers AgentBusiness
May 3, 2019

Managing Success an Employers Guide

Employer’s Agent As an employer’s agent John Burke Associates understand the ongoing pressure of trying to keep a good balance. Success is that word we all strive to achieve in…
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Project Management ServicesBusiness
April 3, 2019

John Burke Associates go to MIPIM 2019

Project Management Services MIPIM 2019 Last month, two of our Directors, Stephen Burke and Darryl Pounds, visited Cannes for the world’s leading property market event, MIPIM 2019.  MIPIM provides a…
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Employer’s Agent ServicesBusiness
March 1, 2019

National Employee Appreciation Day

Why is Employee recognition so important? Project Management & Employers Agent Services March 1st marks National Employee Appreciation Day in America and Canada. As we offer project management & employers…
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Building ConsultantsBusiness
February 4, 2019

The Psychology of Architecture

The Psychology of Architecture Chartered Building Consultants Blog We are a skilled practice of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Building Consultants. As such we have given a commitment to providing a forward-thinking…
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