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Building Consultancy

Maximise value. Minimise risk. Deliver with confidence

We’re here to help you unlock the full potential of your property and provide expert technical advice across its entire lifecycle, empowering owners and occupiers to maximise value, mitigate risk, and deliver successful construction projects.

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End-to-end expertise from people you can trust

Imagine a single partner guiding you through every technical aspect of your project – from initial concept to completion and beyond. Our building consultancy experts offer precisely that: expert technical advice throughout the full property lifecycle. We work with a diverse set of clients, from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals who own property, to large corporate occupiers. Our aim is always to help you maximise value and de-risk projects.


We offer hands-on project management for significant construction projects, where we have a great reputation for tackling even the most complex challenges. We also provide comprehensive technical reporting on specific aspects of any type of property asset.


What makes us different? We were one of the original building consultancy suppliers, bringing over 60 years of unparalleled experience. Our national team comprises genuine industry experts in every aspect of building consultancy. Crucially, as part of a multi-disciplinary firm, we provide a seamless, integrated approach, meaning you won't need to look elsewhere for complementary services. We're also at the forefront of ESG and sustainability practices, ensuring innovative future-driven solutions for your assets.

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  • 150+ years of UK property experience

  • 50 offices across the UK

  • Signatory of the Real Estate Balance CEO Commitments to Diversity

  • 4,000+ real estate experts with presence in 30 offices

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Design and Contract Administration

Serious projects demand precision. Our rigorous brief definition, design, and specs mitigate the risks of cost creep, delays and poor quality to avoid disappointment. With hands-on administration and expert contract knowledge, we deliver absolute peace of mind for your build.

Building Surveying

When your building demands expertise, our multi-skilled building surveyors deliver. We advise owners, occupiers, and the wider construction sector, providing specialist services from planned maintenance and neighbourly matters to critical defect analysis and precise insurance valuations. We're the specialists you need to secure long-term value.

Dilapidations

No dilapidation challenge is too complex for our experts. Our strategic advice, experienced negotiation, and skilled dispute resolution are your ultimate defence, rigorously protecting your future interests and securing the best outcome.

Project Management

With a powerful track record in high-quality, advanced, and sustainable buildings, we take absolute ownership of project management. We interpret, coordinate, motivate, and drive your project to successful completion, ensuring you seize every opportunity.

Project Monitoring

Investing in a project? We eliminate the guesswork. Our project monitoring goes beyond financials, programme, and quality to minimise your risk. We rigorously assess your objectives, tailor our services, and leverage multi-disciplined expertise to ensure your scheme's undeniable success.

ESG

Acronyms, misunderstood briefs and limited industry standards overcomplicate ESG reporting. We cut through the noise and provide clear, concise and practical advice backed up by our construction expertise. We deliver the right improvements at the right time and budget to maximise value.

Technical Due Diligence

Acquire property with complete clarity. Our technical due diligence provides sharp, commercial advice on inherent technical risks. We empower you to effectively mitigate threats, maximise opportunities, and significantly strengthen your negotiating position for a robust advantage.

Workplace Strategy

Transform your workplace for tomorrow's success. Our strategists optimise environments to reflect new dynamics and your values. We unlock productivity, empower collaboration, and attract top talent by designing spaces that truly drive innovation and performance.

Cost Consultancy

Master your project's budget. Our cost consultants deliver accurate information and controls from inception to completion. We provide bespoke advice, balancing value, cost, and risk to secure optimal value for money, protecting your commercial interests and maximising your ROI.

Success Stories

Your technical expertise, meticulous analysis, and unwavering support were instrumental in getting us here. From rigorous benchmarking and design reviews to addressing complex technical questions, your work ensured the proposal was solid, sound, and stood up to the highest levels of scrutiny. This unanimous support from the Board is not just an endorsement of the project but a testament to the trust you’ve helped build through your contributions.

The African Development Bank Group

 

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Ian Bragg
Senior Director – UK Head of Building Consultancy
+44 2895683507
Richard Worthington
Senior Director – London Head of Building Consultancy
+44 1135372397
Tim Edmunds
Director – Project Management Lead
+44 2039934165
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