Signed to Settled

Three points in every job where cash is won or lost. The earliest is the cheapest to fix.

A contract's supposed to turn into revenue, the revenue into margin and the margin into cash. These are the three places it leaks.

Sign

Cash protected

The Contract Is on the Desk.

A contract award is in progress. The terms are not final. This is the highest-leverage moment in the project and the cheapest one to act in.

Build

Cash accelerated

A Claim Is Open.
Variations Have Been Contested.

A dispute is happening. Adjudication is on the agenda. Senior commercial judgement now is a fraction of what dispute resolution costs later, and a fraction of the cash a dispute freezes while it runs.

Usually it starts with a late notice or a variation nobody valued at the time.

Settle

Cash released

The Final Account Has Stalled.

Cash is tightening. You're funding the client and the supply chain. We rebuild the cash position, project by project.

Many people call me about a final account. The cause is usually a clause nobody priced or a notice that went out late.

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In their words

“Matt provided an honest, forensic assessment of the business and the Commercial Improvement Programme that followed has embedded new procedures and processes across our operations. He has remained engaged since, providing commercial director-level guidance and ongoing analysis across all our JCT contracts. His depth of knowledge on contracts was something we had been missing, and it has been an invaluable resource for the business.”
Tori Galloway-DacieChief Operating Officer, MWA Projects
“We brought Norcross in for an independent view of our commercial function as we had grown rapidly and this area had not kept pace. Matt quickly got under the skin of it and gave us a practical plan with clear priorities and ownership. It gave our commercial leaders a framework they now own and are driving forward to the benefit of the whole business.”
Simon FinnieChief Executive Officer, Checkmate Fire Solutions
“Matt’s pragmatic, professional and detailed approach instils confidence in the senior team. An invaluable commercial asset, known for his intelligence, integrity and reliability.”
Matt HileyExecutive Director, Novus Property Solutions
“We were heading into a complex partnership with a number of moving parts and significant commercial ambiguity. Matt had an immediate and unflinching ability to identify the critical points of leverage and craft a robust commercial framework that protected our position. He provides the kind of detailed commercial clarity that gave us the confidence to move forward. His involvement was indispensable.”
Tom De Vooght-JohnsonManaging Director, Modulise
“Matt’s blend of experience and strategy is exceptional, especially when it involves ensuring we get paid for work done. Solutions that are straightforward but remarkably effective.”
Simon HandsManaging Director, SML Painters & Decorators
“Matt's expertise has assisted us in mitigating significant project risks, resulting in a high level of client satisfaction and improved profits. He is a highly credible professional with excellent communication skills.”
Stewart QuinnCommercial Director, Slingco Limited
“Matt's management skills, in-depth understanding of complexities and his results-oriented approach make a positive impact on our operations. He demonstrates resilience and agility towards all challenges, manoeuvring projects towards a successful completion.”
Richard CarmichaelManaging Director, Equans
“Matt works quickly and is responsive to our needs. He can see the holistic picture in all situations and doesn't lose sight of the need to retain good customer relations. Very easy to speak with and a clear thinker.”
Murray BoytManaging Director, Delta Balustrades
“Working with Matt has been invaluable to our company; his understanding of UK construction and his commercial support is impeccable, even more so when it comes to challenging projects where his strategies have mitigated potential risks. His practical advice is always direct, tailored to our needs, and incredibly effective.”
Jake ClarkeManaging Director, Enviroply Roofing
“Matt took the time to understand my business and then created a customised process to assist us with our commercial tendering processes. His expertise helped us grasp our cost base, overheads and profit margins and ensured that our pricing was well-organised and viable. He focused on simplifying complexities without compromising on precision and attention to detail.”
Ryan BarkerDirector, AR Joinery
“I worked across the corporate table from Matt on a complex demobilisation project. His knowledge, approach and integrity are beyond reproach. A high calibre operator.”
David ParrettDirector, Cadaema Consulting
“Matt's strength truly shines when he adopts a hands-on approach. His genuine fervour for problem-solving, combined with his skills and experience, equates to a formidable force within my organisation. His blend of intellectual prowess and relentless tenacity finds innovative solutions in the most complex of situations.”
Gareth JonesDirector, Edge Projects

Who leads the work

Matt Lockett, Director, Norcross

Matt Lockett, Director.
Thirty years in UK construction, fifteen of them as Commercial Director at Tier 1 contractors.

How Norcross Works

Norcross Commercial Management Limited
Established 2014. Regulated by RICS

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Matt Lockett will tell you within two working days whether there's a problem worth fixing.