Building consultancy focuses on the inspection, assessment and advice relating to buildings. It involves all aspects of property and construction from supervising large mixed-use developments to planning domestic extensions.

In simple terms, a building surveyor is someone who looks at the condition, design, construction and performance of a building and helps the occupier or owner understand it’s state and what needs to be done to maintain or improve it.

This can include identifying defects (such as cracks, damp or structural issues), advising on repairs and maintenance, ensuring buildings comply with regulations and overseeing refurbishment or alteration works.

In practice, building surveyors are involved at many stages of a property’s life cycle. Before a purchase, they may carry out surveys to highlight risks or necessary repairs. During ownership, they can prepare maintenance plans and provide guidance on extending or altering a building. Overall, a building survey helps protect the value of property, ensures buildings are safe and functional and supports informed decision-making for occupiers, landlords and investors.

Project management is the process of planning, coordinating and overseeing building related projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality.

Our project managers act as the main client representative, bringing together designers, contractors and other specialists and managing how they work together throughout the lifecycle of a project.

For landlords this often involves delivering developments or refurbishments that enhance the value performance and compliance of their asset whilst attracting and retaining tenants.

For occupiers, this typically focuses on creating or adapting spaces, such as fit outs and relocations, to meet operational needs and support business performance. In both cases, the project manager helps control costs, manage risks and ensures the outcome meets the intended objectives.

Project management occupies a central role in the development process, driving successful completion of construction projects. From developing the project brief to selecting, appointing and coordinating project teams. Project managers represent clients through the full development programme, managing the consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.