Blogs

Latest news and updates.

October 17, 2025

3 minute read.

Why Every QS and Commercial Manager Needs to Know About the New RICS AI Rules

RICS mandates AI compliance by March 2026. Learn four critical requirements and three immediate actions every chartered surveyor must take now.

Commercial

August 20, 2025

5 minute read

Why 40% Of Your Change Events Are Slipping Through The Cracks

Manual diary reviews miss 40% of change events, costing projects £600k+ in lost revenue. Discover why this happens and how to fix it with automated solutions.

Industry Insights

January 21, 2024

5 minute read

Why Contractors Can't Afford Slow Tech Adoption

Discover why rapid tech adoption is crucial for contractors, the risks of delayed implementation, and how to successfully integrate new solutions.

Record Management

May 13, 2022

4 minute read

Why Daily Allocation Sheets Are Important in Construction

Learn how digital daily allocation sheets can transform construction efficiency, from real-time resource tracking to better future project planning.

Industry Insights

July 15, 2025

2 minute read

VolkerRail partners with Gather across signalling framework

VolkerRail partners with Gather to transform fragmented signalling project management into collaborative working with Network Rail through real-time insights.

Industry Insights

July 25, 2025

2 minute read

Walker Construction adopts Gather for Network Rail projects

Walker Construction partnered with Gather to replace WhatsApp chaos with real-time commercial management across Network Rail projects, boosting efficiency.

Guides

May 29, 2023

5 minute read

S Curves in Construction: Everything You Need to Know

Master S curves in construction project management: learn how to create, analyse and use these visual tools for better cost and schedule control.

Commercial

July 4, 2024

4 minute read

Variation Order Management: How NEC4 Clause 60 Benefits from Gather's New Variance Categorisation Feature

Explore how worklog variance categorisation enhances NEC4 contract compliance and manages variation orders efficiently under Clause 60.

Guides

April 18, 2021

7 minute read

Earned Value Analysis: 10 Essentials for Construction Projects

Unlock the power of your projects with Gather Insights! Our earned value analysis services will keep you on track for success, delivering results!

Commercial

April 25, 2023

5 minute read

Understanding 9 Essential Cost Value Reconciliation Techniques

Learn 9 essential tips for effective Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) in construction projects, from consistent reporting to proactive cost monitoring.

Commercial

December 18, 2025

11 minute read

Unbilled Variations: How Much Revenue Is Your Site Losing?

UK contractors lose thousands annually to unbilled variations. Learn why contemporaneous documentation is critical and how to eliminate avoidable revenue leakage.

Record Management

September 3, 2024

6 minute read

Site Records Through the Project Lifecycle

Learn how quality site records improve project outcomes at every stage, from tendering to handover, helping contractors build trust and win work.

Productivity

November 21, 2023

4 minute read

Stop Using SharePoint for Construction Photos

Putting photos on the cloud falls short of fostering flexibility, accuracy and collaboration needed in complex infrastructure projects. Here is why.

Industry Insights

January 14, 2025

5 minute read

Project 13 & Site Records for Infrastructure Success

How Project 13 transforms UK infrastructure through collaborative delivery and data-driven site records.

Guides

May 28, 2024

5 minute read

NRM2, CESMM4, SMM7: UK Construction Measurement Standards Compared

NRM2, CESMM4, SMM7, MCHW, RMM compared. Which UK measurement standard applies to your project? Decision guide + common mistakes for quantity surveyors.

Industry Insights

June 16, 2025

2 minutes read

Gather Sponsors NEC People Conference 2025

Gather sponsors NEC People Conference 2025 in London. Ben Walker presents on NEC4 commercial discipline and structured recordkeeping for infrastructure projects

Industry Insights

July 15, 2022

3 minute read

GRIP vs PACE: What Changed for Network Rail Projects

Network Rail replaced GRIP with PACE in 2021. See what changed, the Dartmoor success story, and what PACE means for your rail projects.

Commercial

February 3, 2025

5 minute read

NEC Contract Management and Contract Management in Construction

Daily commercial records from site are essential to the successful administration of NEC4 contracts. But few in the construction industry are good with them...

Guides

August 30, 2024

30 minute read

Earned Value Management Concepts & Formulas Explained - Gather

EVM formulas explained: CPI, SPI, CV, SV calculations with worked examples.

Industry Insights

September 18, 2024

4 minute read

Dyer & Butler: £160m SID Works with Gather

Dyer & Butler selects Gather for Network Rail's £160m Southern Region works, optimising NEC4 contract management.

Industry Insights

September 4, 2025

4 minute read.

Dornan partners with Gather to deliver supply chain transparency across complex MEP projects

Dornan partners with Gather for real-time supply chain hours transparency across complex MEP projects, transforming commercial decisions from guesswork to data.

Record Management

December 16, 2025

8 minute read.

Daily Allocation Sheets: Construction's Most Underrated Document

Your six-figure tech stack can't match a five-minute daily allocation sheet. Learn why this underrated document is key to construction profitability.

Planning

March 13, 2022

5 minute read

Critical Path Method Definition, Analysis Benefits & How to Do It

Learn the Critical Path Method definition, how to do critical path analysis, and benefits for efficient project management.

Industry Insights

September 25, 2024

3 minute read

Cubby Construction: Worklog Variance Analysis with Gather

Discover how Cubby Construction uses Gather's worklog variance tool to analyse productivity issues and streamline NEC4 compensation events in record time.

Industry Insights

October 22, 2025

3 minute read.

Cosgrove & Drew partners with Gather to deliver detailed commercial management across complex mechanical engineering projects

Cosgrove & Drew partners with Gather to systematically manage complex commercial projects, transforming information capture and contract compliance processes.

Commercial

December 16, 2025

8 minute read

Costed Site Diaries: The Key to Accurate CVRs

Structured, costed site diaries eliminate month-end CVR chaos. Learn how UK contractors transform daily records into commercial intelligence for NEC4 compliance.

Record Management

May 21, 2025

4 minutes

Construction Site Diaries Made Simple: What, Why, and How

Discover why digital site diaries are crucial for construction success, helping teams stay compliant, resolve disputes, and ensure timely payments.

Record Management

June 18, 2024

6 minute read

Construction Records & Information Management System - Gather Insights

Learn how record management systems revolutionise construction data, moving beyond traditional site diaries to unlock real-time insights and boost productivity.

Commercial

January 22, 2026

10 min read

Contemporaneous Records: If You Can't Prove It, You Won't Get Paid

Why real-time site records are essential for NEC4 claims. Learn how contemporaneous documentation protects contractor revenue and prevents payment disputes.

Guides

March 20, 2025

10+ minute read

Construction Measured Mile Analysis Guide

Complete guide to measured mile analysis in construction. Practical examples, step-by-step calculations, and real-world applications.

Industry Insights

July 19, 2024

3 minute read

Construction Record Management Startup Gather Secures New Investment Round

Gather RMS secures new investment from industry experts, including CEMAR founder Ben Walker, to transform site record management across UK infrastructure.

Industry Insights

April 24, 2024

2 minute read

Ben Walker Joins Gather as Commercial Director

Ben Walker, CEMAR founder and NEC expert, joins Gather as Commercial Director to revolutionise digital site records management in construction.

Industry Insights

May 15, 2024

3 minute read

Amey Partners with Gather for CP7

Amey selects Gather as their record management system for Network Rail's CP7 frameworks, enabling real-time data sharing across North West & Central region.

Industry Insights

December 5, 2024

4 minute read

2025 Network Rail Calendar Download

Download the free 2025 Network Rail calendar with all 13 periods marked. Learn why the rail period system matters for possession planning, payment cycles, and commercial management on NEC4 contracts.

Industry Insights

February 20, 2025

6 minute read

All You Need to Know about National Grid's £35bn Investment Plan RIIO-T3

290,000 more workers by 2030. £26.5bn to support net zero. 1,100km new circuits to add. Learn about National Grid's new business plan in a matter of minutes.