Building Consultancy

We offer a comprehensive range of building consultancy services

Dilapidations
Dilapidation is the state of disrepair in a property where there is a legal liability for its condition. We can provide essential professional advice that enables you to deal with all possibilities. This is particularly important in dealing with modern leases which can contain repairing obligations that can be multifaceted.

We provide a rigorous and commercial approach to Dilapidations allied with the benefit of our considerable experience and ability to negotiate both from a tenant and landlord perspective. Advising on and dealing with, interim or lease end Dilapidations is also a key element of our service.

Our services include:

  • Preparation of Interim, Terminal and Final Schedules of Dilapidations
  • Assessment of Dilapidations Liability
  • Advice to Tenants on Dilapidations Strategy
  • Operation of Break Clauses in Leases
  • Negotiations of Financial Settlement

Party Wall
The undertaking of building works on, or close to, a Party Wall (or adjoining owner's property) has clear obligations under the Party Wall Act 1996. We provide a full Party Wall service for both buildings and adjoining owners. All eventualities from simple fencing replacement to multi-million pound new build developments are covered. We provide clear and commercially based advice on your legal obligations, and we deal on your behalf with all negotiations and associated documentation.

Our services include:

  • Development and Site Analysis and Reporting
  • Scheme Development to Reduce Impact
  • Consultation and Liaison with Design Team
  • Preparation and Service of Notices
  • Preparation and Agreement of Schedules of Condition
  • Preparation and Agreement of Party Wall Awards
  • Assessment of Schedules of Condition after Completion of Adjoining Building Works

Contract Administration
As part of our integrated Building Consultancy services, we can specify and administer the contract ensuring clear direction is provided to the building contractor and supply chain detailing and controlling exactly the works to be undertaken.

 

Planned Preventative Maintenance
Planned Preventative Maintenance reduces the long-term costs of owning a building. We can support your ongoing asset management strategy by increasing the lifespan of your investment by means of a Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule which anticipates the maintenance requirements of each element of the building. Works will be considered to minimize and spread costs. This becomes particularly important when costs are recoverable from tenants under a service charge agreement or when capital expenditure improvement works are to be incorporated into the maintenance programme.

Construction Design and Management Coordination-CDMC
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 place clear obligations on employers carrying out certain construction works. This includes the requirement to appoint a Planning Supervisor for the duration of any project. We have considerable experience in this area across a variety of projects, from minor refurbishment contracts to multi-million pound developments.

Our services include providing :

  • Project Co-Ordinator services under CDM
  • Client's Agent role
  • Contractor Health and Safety Assessments
  • Health and Safety Reports
  • Risk Assessments
  • Site Inspections and Audits

Reinstatement Cost Assessment
A Reinstatement Cost Assessment advises on the anticipated cost of re-constructing a building in the event of damage with respect to an insured risk. It is essential that your reinstatement cost is calculated correctly. If the building is only insured for half of what it would cost to rebuild, the insurance payment will be half of the loss. This applies even if a claim is well below the sum insured because the building owner is expected to have the overall amount of cover in place to support full reconstruction.

Conversely if a building is over-insured the reverse does not apply and there is no profit, simply a wasted over-payment of premium.

Whatever the type or size of your property or properties we can help with all your Reinstatement Cost Assessment needs including the management of Portfolio Reinstatement Cost Assessments.