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Construction’s most expensive mistake - Measure twice, never assume.

This week on Space by Stansons Guy Stanley sits down with Warren Bragg, Contracts Manager at Ambit Moat, to dig into the side of projects we don’t talk about enough: the nuts and bolts of delivery. From why “never assume” is the golden rule on site to how document control, health & safety, value engineering, and communication actually make or break a programme, Warren shares what it really takes to deliver projects on time, on budget, and safely — and how designers can help contractors long before site starts. ⸻ What You’ll Learn 1. Why bridging the gap between design vision and site delivery starts with earlier collaboration 2. The “never assume” mindset — and how small assumptions can create big site issues 3. How document control portals help teams work from the latest information (and reduce mistakes) 4. What a Contracts Manager actually does day-to-day across multiple live projects 5. Why health & safety is the biggest thing keeping delivery teams up at night 6. Practical value engineering wins — why lighting is often the first big saving, and how to do it smartly 7. How to spot cost-saving alternatives in furniture and finishes without compromising design intent 8. Where sustainability is genuinely viable — and where it becomes a cost/time balancing act 9. How AI, Matterport scans, and immersive visuals could change decision-making and reduce surprises 10. The biggest delivery challenge: communication, expectation management, and getting end users on board early 11. How designers can help projects run smoother by sharing standard details and build-critical info sooner This episode is a must-listen for anyone designing, managing, or delivering workplace projects — and for teams who want fewer surprises once the programme hits site. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. ⸻ Episode Highlights 00:00 Intro: Bringing the construction “nuts and bolts” into Space by Stansons 00:57 Warren’s career journey: from assistant site manager to contracts manager 02:33 “Never assume”: why construction needs checkpoints and rigorous process 03:31 Document control portals: keeping teams aligned on the latest drawings 06:35 What a Contracts Manager does: juggling projects, people, budgets, and programmes 08:42 What keeps Warren up at night: health & safety, changing sites, and risk management 11:11 Staying organised: diaries, emails to self, and why WhatsApp is underrated 14:47 Value engineering hacks: why lighting is often the biggest opportunity 16:47 Furniture & finishes: finding alternatives that protect design intent and budget 18:02 Sustainability in practice: reuse, repurpose, and when it does (and doesn’t) stack up 24:26 What’s changing in construction: robots, AI, Matterport scans, and immersive planning 30:18 Biggest delivery challenge: communication, end-user expectations, and disruption planning 34:36 How design can help delivery: sharing details early to avoid rework on site 38:02 What excites Warren: sustainable products becoming more accessible and affordable 39:13 Wrap: bridging design and delivery through better communication Episode Resources Warren Braggs on LinkedIn:   / warren-bragg   (https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-br...) Guy Stanley on LinkedIn:   / guystanley   Learn more about Stansons Group Ltd. here: https://stansons.co.uk 🔗 Useful Links: 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JuplSC 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4924osv 💬 Comment below your favourite part!