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The UK’s construction industry has weathered a stormy period in recent years, leading to caution and hesitancy within the sector. Yet, despite these challenges, a new wave of optimism is beginning to crest, as revealed by Building Magazine’s latest Top 150 Consultants survey. This survey offers an insight into the evolving sentiment within the industry, highlighting both the emerging confidence and the persistent challenges that professionals are navigating. The Top 150 Consultants rankings have also been revealed and we are delighted that we have placed in the top 20, alongside the leading built environment consultants in our industry. Both the rankings and the survey signify sustained growth and resilience within the sector which ultimately is key to building a stronger, more vibrant built environment for the UK. Our chief operating officer for the UK & Europe, Nick Gray, provides a full analysis in his article: https://lnkd.in/eztahwKG

Gillian Breen, senior director in London, has joined the judging panel at the SBID® - Society of British & International Interior Design Awards. The awards aim to recognise, reward, and celebrate design excellence in interior design, fit-out, and product. Attracting entries from across the world, they include a diverse range of projects in scale, value, and creative vision. The awards will take place on Friday 1 November 2024 at the Royal Lancaster, London. #Awards #Construction

Steven Dixon, director, will be attending the British Council for Offices Regional Conference 2024 in Bristol later this month. Through building tours, the conference will showcase the UK’s best offices in the southwest, both new-build and refurbished. It will highlight the crucial role the built environment plays in supporting Bristol to become carbon-neutral and climate-resilient by 2034, as outlined in their One City Plan. A highlight of this year's conference is the tour of The EQ Building. Winner of this year’s BCO Regional Award 2024 for Best Commercial Workspace - it is Bristol’s first new-build office committed to targeting Net Zero Carbon in operation. Spanning 283,000 sq. ft with some of the largest open-plan office floor plates in the city and enhanced occupant wellbeing, this development will significantly boost Bristol’s economy. We provided consultancy services for three of the five buildings recommended by the BCO. These include cost management services for the EQ Building (https://lnkd.in/eDRabqRn), and the Assembly Building, as well as both cost and project management on One Hundred quayside. This conference is essential for senior industry leaders and will also spotlight the next generation of professionals, fostering a collaborative environment to explore the future of the workplace. If you are attending, Steven looks forward to catching up. Please get in touch to arrange a separate meeting. #BCORegionalConference2024 #Commercial #BCO

Sustainability is becoming more and more important to our clients across the globe. In Shanghai, we’re working with Hongkong Land on a major new development with near zero targets. The West Bund development includes 660,000sqm of office space, 210,000sqm of retail and 170,000sqm of residential space. There will also be a five-star hotel, convention centre and sports facilities. We’re providing full quantity surveying services and helping to find innovative ways to deliver sustainability-focused features in line with target costs. Find out more about this development on our website: https://lnkd.in/exVK-sak

Richard Battey and Shane O Driscoll, our UK and European #datacentre sector leads, will be attending #DCDConnect in London on the 17–18 September 2024. Dedicated to the latest in data centre design and construction, this two-day conference attracts over 2,500 leaders from the UK and European data centre sector. Attendees can network, participate in debates including on sustainability and AI, and discover innovative solutions affecting UK and Europe's digital infrastructure If you’ll be there, get in touch with Richard and Shane if you’d like to meet up. #Construction

Congratulations to Mervyn Seah! Mervyn is a senior quantity surveyor based in our Singapore office. He has recently been recognised by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) as a Built Environment (BE) Advocate, for his work with BCA and contributing to various initiatives for student outreach and industry development from 2023 to 2024. In recognition of his efforts, he received a token of appreciation from the Second Minister for National Development, Ms Indranee Rajah. Mervyn said "I’m very passionate about empowering the next generation by sharing my insights and experience with them. They are the future built environment leaders. I want to support, nurture, inspire, and guide them as best I can along the way.”

Mike Moore, Director of Facilities Management Advisory Services and Mohammed Almalki, FM Consultant (Mechanical), will be at the International Facility Management Conference and Exhibition in Riyadh. Mike will be talking about how good facilities management starts on the drawing board. He believes it’s vital to undertake facilities management design reviews at each stage of the design process Mike will explain how failure to consider facilities management early can lead to issues with the operability or maintainability of the project and drive up the overall whole life cost of the development. At the design stage, the Facilities Manager can give a practical perspective of what works and what doesn’t. As they’re ultimately responsible for the day-to-day management of the development once completed, using their knowledge early can lead to increased efficiencies and cost savings throughout the entire lifecycle of the building. If you’re attending, or you’d like to speak to an expert about the critical role of facilities management in the design stage, please contact Mike. You can also read Mike's recent blog on this topic on our website: https://lnkd.in/evSmRF_V جمعية ادارة المرافق السعودية SFMA #FacilitiesManagement #SFMA_EXPO2024 #SFMAorg

Andy Dedman, Regional Managing Director for London and the South East, will present at The Association of University Directors of Estates (#AUDE) Showcase tomorrow. The topic of discussion is ‘Procurement, Risks and Challenges in the Current Construction Market’. This session will focus on challenges clients face when going to market to procure their projects. We will look at risks faced by clients and contractors and how these are factored into tender prices. With high-profile contractors struggling and the collapse of some large-name M&E firms, the session will explore how this has affected the marketplace and the impact on confidence within financing institutions. The AUDE Showcase is a brand-new concept event for the association, which will highlight the great work of their special interest groups. The Showcase is being held at the University of Nottingham’s East Midlands Conference Centre on 3 September. #Procurement #Education

In his recent article for New Civil Engineer, Nick Gray, our chief operating officer for the UK & Europe, discusses how the UK government can help the construction sector to thrive. While the economy shows signs of recovery, challenges persist in the form of supply chain issues, labour shortages, and high material costs. The new government's commitment to infrastructure investment and planning reform offers a crucial opportunity to revitalise the industry. By addressing these challenges, the government can create a stable environment for the construction industry and contribute to a sustainable economic future. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e4cgcXDE

Our colleagues in the UK are celebrating today after we were named as a finalist in this year’s Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards. We’re nominated in the ‘Consultancy of the Year’ category. The nomination is recognition of our achievements across the sector in the last year and shows how we’re helping clients shape a brighter future for healthcare. As the sector undergoes rapid change, it’s important to work with advisers who can help overcome challenges and seize opportunities. #IHEEM #Healthcare #Consultant