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Independent advisory across planning, commercial strategy and delivery

We help at decision points where risk is created.

Fractional Commercial Director

Contractors / Design & Build businesses

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  • Review and input into tenders, pricing strategies and margin assumptions
Identification and management of commercial risk across bids and live projects
  • Contract and scope review, including risk allocation and exclusions
  • Support with procurement and subcontractor strategy
  • Commercial decision support for directors and senior management
  • Review of commercial systems, processes and reporting where required
  • Strategic input into workload planning, risk exposure and project selection

Pre-Build Commercial & Buildability Advisory

For Developers, Landowners & Client-Side Project Owners

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  • Independent review of buildability and constructability
  • Assessment of cost plans and budget realism
  • Identification of scope gaps, assumptions and risk areas
  • Review of consultant coordination and interface risk
  • Input into procurement strategy and delivery approach
  • Programme and sequencing risk review
  • Advice to support informed decision-making prior to contract commitment

Early Planning & Consenting Risk Advisory

Front-End Project & Regulatory Insight

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  • High-level review of planning and resource consenting pathways

  • Identification of regulatory, landscape and environmental risk factors

  • Input on early design decisions impacting cost, buildability and feasibility

  • Assessment of consent conditions and their delivery implications

  • Programme and feasibility risk associated with planning and consent requirements

  • Strategic advice to support early-stage investment and design decisions

How Lawton Advisory Works

Lawton Advisory provides independent and impartial advice, with no construction delivery and no advising both sides on the same project. All engagements are clearly scoped with upfront fees, and advice is tailored to the specific decision points, risks and context of each project or business — not delivered through generic templates or fixed packages. Inclusions are indicative and scoped to suit the complexity and requirements of each engagement.

If you’re making high-impact decisions or committing significant capital, a short discussion can provide clarity before you move forward.

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