Professional building surveying advice to help clients understand the condition, performance and future requirements of their property.

Schedules of Condition

A detailed photographic and written record of the condition of a property at a particular point in time, providing an important benchmark for lease, construction and property matters.

Dilapidations

Advice to landlords and tenants in relation to repairing, reinstatement and other lease obligations, including the preparation and assessment of schedules of dilapidations.

Condition Surveys

Systematic assessment of property portfolios to establish current condition, identify required works and support future maintenance and investment planning.

Building Surveys

Detailed inspection and reporting on the construction and condition of existing buildings, identifying significant defects, risks and areas requiring further investigation or action.

Defect Diagnosis

Investigation of specific building defects and performance issues to establish likely causes and provide practical recommendations for remedial work.

Planned Maintenance

Assessment of building condition and anticipated maintenance requirements to help clients plan future works and expenditure.

Client-side management and coordination of building and construction projects from initial brief through to completion.

Client-side Project Management

Representing the client's interests throughout the project and coordinating the people, information and decisions required for successful delivery.

Programme Management

Development and management of project programmes to coordinate key activities, milestones and dependencies.

Risk Management

Identification and management of project risks to help minimise disruption, delay and unforeseen cost.

Consultant Coordination

Coordination of the wider professional team to maintain communication, responsibilities and progress throughout a project.

Project Delivery

Oversight of projects from inception through construction and completion, with a focus on programme, cost, quality and the client's objectives.

Professional administration and oversight of construction contracts throughout the delivery of building works.

Contract Administration

Administration of building contracts on behalf of the client, including instructions, valuations, variations and certification.

Employer's Agent

Acting on behalf of the employer under appropriate design-and-build arrangements and administering the contractual requirements of the project.

Tendering & Procurement

Advice on procurement strategy and management of the tender process to support contractor selection and project delivery.

Contract Documentation

Preparation and coordination of the information required to clearly define the works and contractual responsibilities.

Progress Monitoring

Monitoring construction progress against the agreed programme, scope and contractual requirements.

Practical Completion

Inspection and administration of the completion process, including assessment of outstanding works and certification where appropriate.

Technical assessment of property and development risk to support acquisitions, investment and lending decisions.

Pre-acquisition Surveys

Detailed assessment of a property before acquisition to identify significant defects, liabilities and anticipated expenditure.

Technical Due Diligence

Review of the physical and technical aspects of a property to help clients understand potential risks before completing a transaction.

Development Monitoring

Independent monitoring of construction and development projects, providing clients and stakeholders with an informed view of progress, quality and project risk.

Reinstatement Cost Assessments

Assessment of the estimated cost of rebuilding a property for insurance purposes.

Technical design and specification services for the repair, maintenance, refurbishment and improvement of existing buildings.

Refurbishment Specifications

Preparation of scopes and specifications for refurbishment and improvement projects.

Repair & Maintenance Works

Identification and specification of appropriate repair and maintenance solutions for existing buildings.

Building Fabric Upgrades

Advice and specification relating to improvements to roofs, walls, windows and other elements of the building envelope.

Tender Documentation

Preparation of clear tender information enabling contractors to accurately price and deliver proposed works.

Planned maintenance strategies help property owners understand future repair requirements, prioritise expenditure and make informed decisions about their assets.

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Structured inspection and planning of future maintenance and repair works to reduce unexpected failures and manage expenditure.

Maintenance Strategies

Development of practical short-, medium- and long-term approaches to maintaining individual buildings or property portfolios.

Lifecycle Planning

Forecasting future maintenance, renewal and replacement requirements to support budgeting and long-term asset management.