October 21st, 2025
The safe and reliable operation of the UK’s rail network depends on more than physical assets — it relies on the skills competency, engagement, and capability development of the people maintaining them. When Network Rail set out to improve the performance of its Drainage and Lineside function, it faced a complex challenge: varying regional practices, […]
September 15th, 2025
Bourton Group LLP is delighted to announce its membership of ADS, the UK trade organisation representing over 1,200 businesses in the Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space industries. This milestone reflects Bourton’s long-standing commitment to supporting Supply Chain Resilience with clients in some of the UK’s most strategically important and technically complex sectors. By joining ADS, […]
August 29th, 2025
Rework in UK construction is costing the industry £21 billion every year — equivalent to 21% of total sector output. These avoidable errors don’t just waste money. They delay critical projects, undermine public trust, and expose organisations to growing legal and reputational risks. At a time when the UK urgently needs to deliver major infrastructure […]
July 14th, 2025
Here we explore what it means to be a true advisory partner, drawing on our work with National Highways to demonstrate the value of enabling lasting change. Creating Sector-Wide Impact with National Highways As an Advisory Partner, we thrive on collaboration and shared purpose. Our work with National Highways is a prime example of this. […]
June 19th, 2025
Ken Powell Achieves Chartered Management Consultant status At Bourton Group LLP, our focus is on helping organisations improve their performance and deliver measurable, lasting results. That mission begins with the calibre of our people. We are proud to announce that Ken Powell, one of our Partners, has achieved the prestigious Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) designation […]
June 15th, 2025
How we are helping lead the change. In an industry often characterised by complexity, fragmentation, and cost overruns, the principles of Lean construction have never been more relevant. From driving efficiencies on site to embedding a culture of continuous improvement, Lean offers a proven way to do more with less – and to do it […]
May 29th, 2025
Bourton Group LLP would like to welcome Richard Wardle, who joins us as a Partner. Richard brings a wealth of experience gained in Global Manufacturing Businesses over the previous 20 years. Richard will focus on enhancing our existing initiatives for UK manufacturers, particularly on developing concepts that support the “Factory of the Future.” This aligns […]
April 20th, 2025
We’re proud to share that Bourton Group has been named a finalist for Advisory Services Provider of the Year at the 2025 New Civil Engineer Awards! 🏆 NCE Awards 2025 – Advisory Services Provider of the Year 2025 This nomination recognises our deep sector expertise and track record of delivering operational excellence in complex, regulated […]
March 12th, 2025
We’re thrilled to share that Bourton Group LLP has once again been recognised by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants. We value this recognition as it reinforces our long-standing reputation for helping to make UK Infrastructure Construction businesses better with operational improvement approaches. For years, we’ve been at the heart […]