by rachel | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
After more than 30 years working in construction and architecture in New Zealand, I have seen bank branches judged too quickly as a legacy cost. The real issue is sharper: as digital banking becomes easier to copy, physical networks must earn their place through...
by rachel | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
In branch programmes, the most expensive decisions are often made before anyone sees a tender price. I have seen how small assumptions in planning, specification and delivery can compound into rework, delays and long-term maintenance cost. This article looks at why...
by rachel | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
In branch network programmes, the biggest procurement risk is not choosing a poor designer. It is choosing a firm that can design one beautiful flagship but cannot deliver repeatable, compliant, cost-controlled outcomes across a full network. This article looks at the...
by rachel | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Retail bank branch projects rarely fail because people are not working hard enough. They fail because accountability is split across too many handovers, contracts and decision points. This article explores what changes when design, delivery, cost control and technical...
by rachel | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Opening day is only the visible milestone in a branch programme. The real test comes in years two, five and ten, when maintenance, replacement parts and operational consistency start to shape the return on investment. This article looks at why standardisation matters...
by Nicole Collister | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
As Principal specialising in Building remediation at Context, I see firsthand how the instinct to ‘keep levies low’ backfires. While patching leaks seems fiscally prudent, new legislation has turned this traditional approach into a liability trap for...
