Building safety remediation

We deliver expert technical assessments and compliance support, including:

• Portfolio triage and gap analysis of technical data.
• Fire safety investigations and external wall assessments, independently or alongside other retained consultants / experts.
• Defect analysis and investigations with remedial recommendations.
• Precision surveys and architectural detailing using advanced scan technology.
• Specifications, scopes, and technical advice for remedial works.
• Principal Designer duties under Building Regulations and CDM.
• Gateway process management with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) for low/mid-rise buildings.
• Guidance on Higher-Risk Building legislation and compliance strategies including advice on whether a building would class as an HRB, technical views on how the supplemental regulations are likely to be interpreted, and existing O&M manual reviews.
• Façade investigations, risk reviews, and coordination of remedial design solutions.

We help clients select and implement the most efficient procurement strategies by:

• Advising on routes and strategies to de-risk and accelerate remediation.
• Providing detailed time and cost estimates tailored to proposed schemes.
• Delivering full procurement management, including tender analysis and contractor onboarding.

We leverage our extensive experience to recommend – and, if needed, implement – the most cost – and time-efficient procurement strategy to de-risk and accelerate remediation projects. We provide detailed time and cost estimates of proposed schemes, adjusted to reflect the client’s chosen scheme and route to market. As many of our clients will seek to recover its remediation costs from other parties at a later date, our procurement and contract management advice includes processes to allow clients to maximise later recovery.

We provide end-to-end project management for remediation schemes, acting as a single point of contact for the client to ensure clarity, efficiency, and accountability throughout the process.

Our role is to drive cost efficiency by identifying savings and optimising delivery and protect recovery potential with robust cost allocation evidence.

Our services include:

• Full project management, contract administration, and employer’s agent roles tailored to your needs.
• Seamless coordination of specialists and stakeholders for cladding, façade, and internal remediation projects.
• Programme, cost, and compliance reviews with clear, regular reporting.
• Strategic advice on cost and programme allocation where multiple workmanship issues arise.
• Multi-project programme management for smooth delivery.
• Contractor oversight and principal designer duties to ensure compliance at every stage.

With extensive experience in major works – from roofs and external repairs to cladding remediation – we uphold the highest standards, maintain the golden thread of information, and deliver transparent, compliant outcomes every time.

We bring clarity and confidence to complex construction and remediation disputes.

Our experts act as quantum and delay specialists, working with clients to ensure accurate cost allocation and robust evidence from the outset. We also provide clear, practical advice on contractual, technical, and regulatory issues that underpin disputes. Our specialists are recognized experts with a proven track record of reviewing complex cases and delivering impartial, actionable insights in a concise, accessible format.

Our services include:

• Claims support for adjudication, mediation, and conciliation – acting as party representative when needed.
• Independent assessments of time and cost claims.
• Independent technical reports – advisory or CPR 35 compliant – covering defects, water penetration, and construction detailing, evaluating the reasonableness of proposed remediation schemes and leveraging our extensive experience to benchmark these against successfully completed projects.

We provide clear guidance throughout the process, ensuring our clients (lenders/purchasers) understand the building assets potential risks. Our role is to help lenders and purchasers navigate the complexities of asset-related issues – highlighting risks, required actions, and next steps. Through technical assessments of the physical building, we identify key considerations such as condition, legislative compliance, and associated costs. This foresight enables informed decision-making, giving our clients confidence and clarity at every stage.