The conversation
Illustrated video preview
WORKING TOGETHERAlder Main Contracting
Interactive sampleSTAGE 01Meet the peopleWatch the team work, or take over at any time
A little context goes a long way
The team, the project and the experience
Make space for an example
Personal preparation and shared resources
A real decision, made visible
A practical scenario and useful questions
Evidence before impressions
Private observations and an agreed next step
Alder Main Contracting
Good buildings.
Well delivered.
A regional main contractor delivering complex refurbishments and new-build projects with a close, experienced site team.
The role, in context
ALDER MAIN CONTRACTING
Site manager
Riverside refurbishment
London · Project delivery
The work
Lead the day-to-day delivery of an occupied refurbishment. Bring trade partners, programme, quality and client communication together.
What we want to understand
- Planning work around people using the building
- Coordinating subcontractors and deliveries
- Making changes visible, agreed and documented
- Leading clear conversations when plans change
Daniel’s experience
CANDIDATE CV
Daniel Morgan
Site manager · 11 years in constructionRelevant experience
2022 to presentNorthfield ConstructionSite manager
Led phased refurbishments in occupied buildings. Coordinated trade sequencing, daily briefings, snagging and client updates.
2017 to 2022Westbrook ProjectsAssistant site manager
Supported logistics, subcontractor coordination and quality inspections across commercial projects.
Occupied sitesProgrammeTrade coordination
Bring something into the conversation
SHARED RESOURCES
“Let me show you.”
Drop a useful document into the conversationA project, a sketch, a last-minute thought
A live site, a useful decision
RIVERSIDE · DISCUSSION SCENARIOA delivery moves.
20 minutesA delivery moves.
The building stays open.
Panel preparation
Before we compare notes
Let Daniel finish the scenario before we discuss impressions. Capture what he explained, with examples.
HelenExplore how he gets agreement on a change.
TomAsk about coordinating access across trades.
Independent observations
What did we actually hear?
Record the evidence before hearing the rest of the panel.
Tom’s feedback stays hidden until the discussion opens.
The agreed next step
AGREE THE NEXT USEFUL STEPMake a considered
Make a considered
decision together.
Compare the submitted evidence, then record the next step and who will follow up.
Helen · Follow-up ownerNext step to agree
Around the board
MEET THE PEOPLE
Make room for a useful conversation
Helen and Tom welcome Daniel. The sample call and the working board sit together