Why we built Gather

23 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this short promotional video, William Doyle MRICS explains the motivation behind the Gather platform. He recounts a £20 million claim that nearly failed because the project records were incomplete, illustrating the risk contractors face when evidence is not contract‑ready. Gather is presented as a simple, reliable tool that captures what work was done, when, and links it directly to the contract, enabling contractors to justify variations, defend claims, accelerate payments, and prevent disputes. The speaker emphasizes that the best time to improve record‑keeping is before problems arise and invites viewers to book a tailored demo to see how Gather protects their position.

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I watched a £20 million claim hang by a thread just because the records weren't right. The work was done, the claim was real, but without clean, contract-ready evidence, it almost didn't matter. Gather captures what happened, when it happened, and links it back to the contract. And it does it in a way that is simple to use, easy to roll out, and reliable under pressure. If you've ever struggled to justify variation or defend a claim weeks after the fact, then you will know just how important it is to get this right. That's why we built Gather, to help contractors protect their position, get paid faster, and avoid disputes before they even start. We're building a future where project records do what they're supposed to. They work for you. The best time to fix record keeping is before there is a problem. Book a tailored demo and we'll show you just how Gather keeps you covered.