ABOUT
Bespoke, flexible, expert Project Management
Tailored to what you need
A financially sustainable way to elevate your projects
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My names Simon Burger.
I established Cowshed Projects with the goal of providing a sustainable, enjoyable, and effective approach to enhance projects and profits for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and developers in fit out, bespoke manufacturing, and design. While the primary focus lies in museum, experience and leisure projects within commercial fit out, expertise and principles extend to various sectors. The priority is value and collaboration, aiming to maximize value and benefits for all stakeholders involved in projects. The approach is centered around delivering the value you want, for both the project and your business. Taking pride in leading projects and improving project management practices, including all associated aspects and their connection to your business. Through 25 years of experience, deep understanding of the process, and a proven track record of value creation, I strive to offer flexible solutions tailored to your unique business and project requirements. By choosing Cowshed Projects, you can expect a dedicated partner committed to delivering sustainable, enjoyable, and efficient project outcomes while consistently adding value to your business. With a portfolio boasting more than 100 commercial projects, Cowshed Projects brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With qualifications in various areas, including project management, Quantity surveying, Project Office setup (P3O), design, and health and safety. Moreover, with invaluable experience working with multiple companies across different project roles, including the client, user, design team, main contractor, and specialist subcontractors, supplier. |
This diverse background positions Cowshed Projects as a resourceful and adaptable partner, capable of tackling a wide range of project situations. Whether it's navigating complex client requirements, coordinating with design teams, managing the main contracting process, or collaborating with specialist subcontractors, possessing the knowledge and first hand experience to handle diverse project challenges.
By leveraging an extensive resources and understanding of various project perspectives, Cowshed Projects is well-equipped to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet the unique demands of each project. The multidimensional approach ensures effective communication, streamlined processes, and successful project outcomes across the board. |
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Testimonials
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Simon has worked with us on several Creative Core projects, to great success. His experience at linking design intent to operational outcomes adds huge value to project value. He managed all stages of project delivery on our £1.1m scheme at St Helens World of Glass. This included complex combinations of interactive and audio-visual exhibits, coupled with the redisplay of fragile, invaluable collections. Simon’s control of all elements of cost and programme, together with judicious mitigation of risk put him at the top of our ‘go to’ project management list!
Jim Parkin, Lead consultant, The Creative Core. ‘
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"What sets Simon apart is his exceptional communication skills. He ensures all stakeholders are kept informed and engaged throughout the project and ensures everyone is on the same page."
James Brearley - Heritage interactive. |
'(It's been a pleasure working with you) you have been super helpful so professional - great member of the team'
Matt East - EPH studios |
'Simon is a superb Project Manager who has delivered multiple projects for us at the Hub. He is very commercially aware, excellent communicator, great with the clients, very thorough and always has his head in the detail, and very easy to get on with.'
Harry Coughlin - Associate Director The Hub |
'I had the pleasure of working with Simon at Paragon Creative. Simon brought a fresh approach and transformed the project management team. He clearly understood how to get the best out of his colleagues and delivered projects profitably and on time. Simon showed the ability to work openly with clients to find solutions to problems which arose in a professional manner. If you need someone to come in and run a project for you, I would highly recommend Simon.'
Neil Jefferies - Former FD at Paragon Creative |
Big Heritage appointed Simon Burger as the project manager for the Battle of the Atlantic Story, a complex and highly collaborative museum project combining a new base build with intricate experience design. He has led the programme on our behalf, overseeing the coordination of design, base build works, and specialist exhibition fit-out, while managing risk and cost control throughout a challenging and evolving brief."
His proactive, clear-sighted leadership and ability to manage multiple workstreams |
and stakeholders has been invaluable in maintaining programme certainty and cost control. Simon's collaborative approach, technical insight, and commitment to the client’s vision has made him a trusted and integral part of the project team, and I would have no hesitation in recommending him for future museum and cultural projects."
Dean Paton, Founder & CEO, Big Heritage CIC |
If you'd like help with your project or to talk about a project.
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07951 969 528
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Collingham, West Yorks LS22 5BQ
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