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Building Consultancy

We provide creative and sustainable solutions for the built environment to help you adapt to change and get the most from your property portfolio.

Ian Bragg
Senior Director – UK Head of Building Consultancy
Richard Worthington
Senior Director – London Head of Building Consultancy
Tim Edmunds
Director – Project Management Lead
Jim Forsyth
Senior Director – Dilapidations Lead
Peter Riley
Director - Bristol Head of Building Consultancy
Barry Walker
Director - Sheffield Head of Building Consultancy
Craig Dawson
Director - Newcastle Head of Building Consultancy
Douglas Bailey
Director - Scotland Head of Building Consultancy
Andrew Dobson
Senior Director – Project Monitoring Lead
Daniel Marlow
Senior Associate Director – Cost Consultancy
Daniel Maddox
Director, Rights of Light

With over 60 years of experience, our Building Consultancy team is one of the UK’s original specialists. Whatever your project size, we provide sustainable, outcome focused solutions to meet your future needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary real estate company, we can tap into the knowledge of in-house specialists to support you at every stage of the property lifecycle.

Ian Bragg

“We have the same dedication and desire to achieve the best results for our clients on every instruction – no matter the size or complexity“

Design and Contract Administration

By rigorously working to define your brief and applying this rigour to design drawings and specifications, we reduce the risk of construction projects going over budget, being delayed or not meeting your expectations. Further peace of mind is provided by our hands on administration of the works and expert knowledge of procurement and contracts.

Building Surveying

Our building surveyors are multi-skilled, advising not just real estate owners and occupiers but also the wider construction sector. To help you plan ahead and get the best long-term value we offer a range of specialist services, from help with neighbourly matters, developing maintenance programmes and advising on health and safety, to analysing defects and assessing the cost of buildings for insurance purposes. 

Dilapidations

However, complex your dilapidation requirements, our strategic advice, experienced negotiation skills and ability to manage and resolve disputes will protect your future interests.

Project Management

We have a strong track record of delivering high quality, technologically advanced and sustainable buildings which we use to help you make the most of opportunity. We take ownership and responsibility to interpret, co-ordinate, motivate and drive your project to successful completion.

Project Monitoring

We help you to minimise risk when investing in a project, looking beyond just financial, programme and quality aspects. We assess your development interests and objectives and tailor our services to your needs. Our multi-disciplined experience adds value to the advice we provide on what makes a successful scheme.

ESG services

Buying into a property? Our high level ESG reports at technical due diligence stage give an early warning on ownership or occupation risks. Our MEES compliance reports provide budget estimates for improving EPC ratings and we can deliver detailed Net Zero Carbon reports for those who have committed to that strategy. Once ESG improvements are identified, we integrate the required works into planned maintenance programmes to reduce costs and disruption. Detailed budget estimates and real time data reporting then help you track progress. Improvement works are managed by our project management team for cost, quality and programme peace of mind. 

Technical Due Diligence

Our team provides clear, commercial advice on the technical risks of acquiring a property interest. We help you to mitigate the risks, maximise the opportunities and strengthen your negotiating position.

Workplace Consultancy

We help you define and optimise your work environments to reflect today's new working environments and your business values. Our workplace strategists understand the impact that the physical environment can have on behaviour and performance. Brilliant workplaces will draw new and existing employees and empower them to work, think and collaborate naturally, boosting productivity and future innovation. 

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Cost Consultancy

Our cost consultants provide accurate cost information and management controls at every stage of the project cycle from inception, design, procurement, construction and completion. We provide bespoke advice to balance value, cost and risk to achieve the best possible value for money. By doing so we not only protect your commercial interests but also help to maximise your return on investment.

Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight Analysis

Providing strategic advice to developers to de-risk developments and assist with planning consents where there are challenging daylight and sunlight constraints.

 

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Our Client Stories

Government Property Agency

The Government Property Agency (GPA) appointed us as their strategic partner for national property and property-related financial services

Tower Limited Partnership

The iconic Tower 42 was originally constructed in 1976 for Nat West Bank. The Tower, reaching a height of 183m was built as the tallest

Tribeca Camden

Tribeca is a life sciences led mixed-used scheme located adjacent St. Pancras Way and the Regent’s Canal in the London Borough of Camden.

Supporting Arval at BNP Paribas: An Award-Winning Office Transformation

BNP Paribas Real Estate’s Workplace Strategy team, alongside our Lease Advisory and Building Consultancy teams, partnered with Arval to

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

After over 25 years in their large City HQ, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) had to decide whether to stay in

Better than Gold

Understanding the needs of today’s occupiers has never been more critical with ESG and technology often at the heart of their ambitions.

Dilapidations Services for Network Rail Workplace Management

By providing strategic dilapidations advice, BNP Paribas Real Estate has helped Network Rail save millions in claims over the past decade.

Battersea Power Station – phase 2 of construction

BNP Paribas Real Estate is acting as the fund monitor during the latest phase of construction and redevelopment on the iconic Battersea

Cinven Partners LLP

BNP Paribas Real Estate advised Cinven Partners LLP on their London property strategy and are project managing their London HQ fit-out.

Our Insights

Research and Insights

Research

Capitalise on the Future | Economic & Real Estate Outlook – January 2025

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Our Thoughts

Capitalise on the Future | Volume 1

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Our Thoughts

The Core Money Conundrum

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Our Thoughts

National Planning Policy Framework Update - December 2024

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Research

Capitalise on the Future | Data Centres

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