gowthorpe + co
Project procurement and management


"Leaks are a given in any Wright house. Indeed the architect has been notorious not only for his leaks but for his flippant dismissals of client complaints. He reportedly asserted that: 'If the roof doesn't leak, the architect hasn't been creative enough.' His stock response to clients who complained of leaking roofs was: 'That's how you can tell it's a roof.' "

Judith Donahue: 'Fixing Fallingwater's Flaws.' Architecture (Nov. 1989)

  • After many years experience procuring services from consultants and contractors in the north west we can offer advice on their suitability for specific projects.

  • The client needs to appoint the right design team and establish the most appropriate method of procurement. Both are crucial to give the best chance of a successful outcome.

  • Commercial property developments are more complex than ever and we make full use of our IT skills to advise on and set up projects.

  • We provide a reporting system suitable to the project and act as client's representative in setting up and monitoring the professional team and the contractor.