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50+ Years
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Your Trusted Construction Consultancy in Plymouth
Established in 1971, we are a multidisciplinary construction consultancy operating from 13 offices across the UK and Europe. Our team of chartered professionals delivers integrated design, survey, and management services across the built environment. With over five decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with innovative solutions to meet client needs. Our practice is accredited by leading industry institutions, including RIBA, RICS, and CIBSE. We prioritise client collaboration, sustainability, and quality assurance in every project. Our executive directors bring extensive sector-specific knowledge, ensuring tailored advice and successful project delivery.We hold key frameworks with public sector clients and specialise in building safety, cladding remediation, and fire engineering. Our commitment to professional development and community engagement underpins our long-term relationships with stakeholders. We operate under a Net Zero by 2030 strategy aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recognised nationally for excellence, we continue to expand our reach while maintaining local market expertise.
Services
Architecture
Building Services Engineering
Building Surveying
CDM Consultancy
Building Safety
Interior Design
Project Management
Quantity Surveying
Structural Engineering
Town Planning
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of multidisciplinary construction consultancy experience
- Nationwide coverage with 13 UK and European offices
- ISO 9001 accredited quality management systems
- Specialist building safety and fire engineering expertise
- Chartered professionals across all major construction disciplines
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- RICS
- CIBSE
- Institution of Structural Engineers
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
- Homes England Cladding Safety Scheme
What people say
Breath of fresh air
Exceeded expectations
Technical excellence
Responsive communication
Successful project delivery
Services
Architecture
Our RIBA-chartered architects deliver innovative design solutions across commercial, residential, and public sectors. Combining creativity with technical expertise, we create functional spaces that meet client aspirations while adhering to regulatory requirements. Our services include feasibility studies, planning applications, and construction documentation.
Building Safety
Specialist building safety consultants providing cladding assessments, EWS1 forms, and fire risk evaluations. Our accredited team supports leaseholders, developers, and local authorities with remediation projects. We offer expert witness services and compliance solutions under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Project Management
Comprehensive project management services covering procurement, contract administration, and site supervision. Our chartered surveyors ensure timely delivery within budget across education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. We implement risk mitigation strategies and quality assurance protocols throughout project lifecycles.
Quantity Surveying
Full cost consultancy services including budget preparation, value engineering, and contract administration. With 40 years' sector experience, our RICS surveyors provide accurate cost planning, tender analysis, and financial reporting for projects ranging from 50k to 80m.
Building Surveying
RICS-chartered building surveyors offering condition assessments, dilapidations reports, and defect analysis. We provide technical advice for commercial, residential, and heritage properties. Our services include party wall matters, contract administration, and planned maintenance programmes.
People
Giles Blight
Executive Director - Architecture
Award-winning RIBA-chartered architect with 18 years' experience specialising in mixed-use developments and research facilities. Leads design teams across London and South West offices.
Steve Demuth
Executive Director - Building Safety
Lead fire safety consultant with specialist cladding remediation expertise. Manages national frameworks for Homes England and Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Philip Schlussas
Executive Director - Quantity Surveying
Chartered quantity surveyor with 20 years' experience managing cost consultancy services across commercial, retail, and education sectors. Oversees financial operations from Exeter office.
Simon Zawada
Executive Director - Building Surveying
FRICS chartered surveyor specialising in university estates and government projects. Leads Kent office operations and manages multi-discipline frameworks across South East England.
Abigail Blumzon
Senior Associate - Project Management
APM-accredited project manager with decade of experience in fire safety remediation. Leads Chichester office and chairs firm's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, and public sectors with specialist expertise in building safety and remediation projects.
Are you approved for Homes England schemes?
Yes, we're an approved consultant for Homes England's Cladding Safety Scheme and participate in multiple fire safety frameworks.
How do you handle complex building regulations?
Our accredited fire engineers and building control specialists ensure compliance with current regulations through detailed assessments and remediation plans.
What sustainability initiatives do you follow?
We commit to Net Zero by 2030 through energy-efficient designs, embodied carbon reduction, and adherence to RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge targets.
Can you manage multi-disciplinary projects?
Our integrated teams provide coordinated architecture, engineering, and project management services across all construction phases.