Frequently Asked Questions

A construction planning consultant develops and manages the programme strategy that keeps your project on track.

At Plan889, we turn complex project information into structured, deliverable schedules.  We define how, by who and when every stage should be completed.

Our role bridges technical planning inc. logistics, communication, and project control.  We ensure every stakeholder understands the plan.

Ideally, you should engage a planning consultant as early as possible, before design or tender stages.

Early planning insight helps test feasibility, identify risks, and shape realistic programmes and budgets.

Engaging Plan889 during pre-construction or tender planning ensures your programme is achievable way before before signing contracts.

Planning defines how the project will be delivered.

Project controls monitor how it’s performing and where it's headed.

At Plan889, we provide both. Developing robust programmes, tracking progress, managing change, and reporting transparently so decisions are based on evidence, not assumption.

Retrofits and refurbishments are different from new builds because the schemes must work around existing structures and live environments.  These create unique logistics, sequencing and safety challenges that must be overcome.

Unlike new builds, occupied buildings require flexible planning, risk anticipation, and stakeholder coordination.

That's exactly what Plan889 specialise in.  We deliver structured programmes that minimise disruption and maintain business as usual.

We manage risk and change control by embedding them directly into the programme.

That means every identified risk has an owner, a mitigation strategy, and a residual impact on the programme or cost.

When change occurs, we evaluate and provide initial and / or detailed outcome feedback.  This allows all parties clear visibility on the likely impacts.

Yes, we work nationwide. Plan889 is based in the UK and supports retrofit, refurbishment and commercial projects nationwide, from London and the South East to the Midlands and Northern regions.

We also provide remote planning and reporting support when you don't need us on site.

We typically work on projects with values between £1 million and £200 million.

We specialise in:

• Retrofit and refurbishment projects.
• Commercial offices and workplace fit-outs.
• Higher education and healthcare facilities.
• Hotel refurbishments
• Mixed-use and heritage developments.

Yes we provide ongoing support.  We never just deliver a plan and walk away.

Plan889 provide ongoing programme updates, reporting, and advisory support throughout the project lifecycle, helping teams manage the project as work progresses.

To get started contact Steph Marshall, Founder & Construction Planning Consultant.

Share your project scope, key milestones, and challenges, and we’ll either advise the best way to structure and control your programme, or produce it for you.

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