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September 2026

Mark Lacey in Property Week: It’s time to rightsize office ambitions

As the return to office trend continues across the UK, the strongest office buildings aren't those with the most high-spec features, but where developers make the smartest, evidence-based decisions to ...

September 2026

How do firms manage risk in a riskier world?

How should organisations rethink risk management? In our latest article for Building Magazine, Iain Parker, Head of London Cost Management, shares his thoughts on managing risk in an increasingly complex and ...

August 2026

Team Spotlight: Utilities

We're kicking off our Team Spotlight series with our Utilities team – highlighting the people, expertise and services that help power successful projects. From utility procurement and connection strategies through to ...

August 2026

A new chapter for Film House

We provided cost management services for Film House, a landmark Soho refurbishment that reached practical completion earlier this year. Delivered for Hines, the project has transformed a former 1920s office building ...

July 2026

Norton Folgate double win at RICS UK Awards London

We had a fantastic evening at the RICS UK Awards London Regional Ceremony on Wednesday, celebrating the success of British Land's Norton Folgate project. The project received two awards: RICS Commercial ...

July 2026

RIBAJ Costings: Street and landscape furniture

How much should street and landscape furniture cost? From bollards and benches to cycle infrastructure and lighting, understanding the cost drivers behind public realm projects is essential to delivering value, functionality ...

July 2026

RIBAJ Costings: Bricks and blockwork

From internal blockwork walls to intricate brick façades, specification and design decisions can have a significant impact on project costs. In RIBAJ's Costings series, Associate Tom Passmore examines Q2 2026 benchmark ...

July 2026

Victory at Stanhope Foundation Golf Day

We were proud to take part in this year’s Stanhope Foundation Golf Day at Foxhills, supporting a fantastic cause alongside industry peers. As both participants and sponsors, it was great to ...

July 2026

London market insight report breakfast forum

Yesterday, we welcomed clients and industry colleagues to our breakfast forum, where we shared key insights from our latest London market insight report, ‘Securing value in a shifting market’. Alongside the ...

June 2026

London market insight report: Securing value in shifting market

We are pleased to share the latest edition of our London market insight report, ‘Securing value in a shifting market’. Confidence is returning to the London construction market, but certainty remains ...

June 2026

Tackling viability. How does the industry do better?

Viability remains one of the most pressing challenges across the built environment, shaping what gets delivered and how confidently projects move forward. In this article for Building Magazine, Iain Parker shares ...

June 2026

Data Centre Design Guide: Beyond the Data Hall

Data centres may be engineered for performance and scale, but the real shift happening now is in the spaces designed for people. In Agilité Solution's new guide, ‘Data Centre Design Guide: ...

May 2026

Sustainability: How lifecycle costs vary by sector and scale

In our new article for Building magazine, Craig Talty, Yoyo Lai, and Peter Willis examine how lifecycle costs (LCC) are shifting as construction prices rise, and the UK’s building stock ...

May 2026

Listen now: Steve Watts on Urban Forecast podcast

“Projects don’t go wrong. They start wrong.” In this episode of Urban Forecast, Director Steve Watts unpacks the economics, design logic, and delivery challenges behind tall buildings. Drawing on decades of experience, ...

May 2026

The M Building, 334 Oxford Street reaches practical completion

We're proud to mark the recent practical completion of The M Building, 334 Oxford Street. This landmark redevelopment transformed the former Debenhams store into a modern mixed‑use scheme delivering: 280,000 sq ...

May 2026

Bringing clients and colleagues together at One Bishopsgate Plaza

Thank you to everyone who joined us recently for our drink’s reception at One Bishopsgate Plaza – a project we are incredibly proud to have led the cost consultancy on. One ...

April 2026

Main works contract signed for 65 Gresham Street

We are pleased to share that JP Morgan Asset Management and Mace have now signed the main works building contract for 65 Gresham Street, marking a major step forward for ...

April 2026

Norton Folgate shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 RICS UK Awards

Norton Folgate has been shortlisted in the London region for two categories at the 2026 RICS UK Awards: Commercial Development and Refurbishment/Revitalisation. This recognition reflects the ambition behind the project. A ...

April 2026

Digital induction day: Welcoming our new Occupier colleagues

We recently delivered a successful digital induction day for our new occupier colleagues. The session brought together cost management team members who have recently joined us and formed an important part ...

April 2026

60 London Wall, Rabobank named Best Fit-out of Workplace

We’re pleased to share that Rabobank’s new UK headquarters at 60 London Wall has won Best Fit Out of Workplace at the 2026 BCO London Awards. This recognition is a fantastic ...

April 2026

Strengthening our partnership with RICS

Yesterday, we welcomed the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to our London office for a focused and forward-looking discussion on building a stronger, more tailored partnership. The session was chaired ...

April 2026

Volunteering at Westminster’s Iftar event

One of the most rewarding parts of our work on the Church Street regeneration project is the opportunity to give back to the local community. Recently, members of our Central, Local ...

April 2026

Timber Square reaches practical completion

We’re pleased to mark the practical completion of Timber Square, a pioneering mixed‑use redevelopment in the heart of Southwark. The scheme delivers 365,000 sq ft of high‑quality workspace, retail, and leisure ...

March 2026

Are contract amendments undermining project delivery?

Contract amendments are now common across the construction industry, with clients increasingly seeking greater commercial protection by modifying standard forms such as JCT, NEC and FIDIC. However, recent discussions with ...

March 2026

Tommy Sharman joins Turner & Townsend alinea as Director

We are pleased to announce that Tommy Sharman has joined the business as a Director. An experienced cost manager, he brings more than 20 years of industry experience across a ...

March 2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026

On 8 March, we’ll mark International Women’s Day, a moment to recognise our progress and reaffirm our commitment to an industry where women can thrive. We believe in the power of ...

February 2026

RIBAJ Costings: internal floor, wall and ceiling finishes

The interior of a building often carries some of the widest cost variation, and understanding the key drivers behind these fluctuations is essential for informed specification and early‑stage planning. In the ...

February 2026

Cost model: Converting office buildings to hotel use

Our new article for Building magazine explores why London’s thriving tourism market, ageing office stock, and commitment to reuse are making office-to-hotel conversions an increasingly attractive development route. Director Thomasina Tobin, ...

February 2026

How do we solve the MEP skills crisis?

The Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) sector is facing a significant skills shortage, the impact of which is becoming increasingly hard to. The challenge As highlighted in our 2025 report, MEP Contractor ...

February 2026

8 Lancelot Place reaches completion

We’re pleased to mark the completion of 8 Lancelot Place, a high‑quality refurbishment in the heart of Knightsbridge, delivered for Berkeley Estate Asset Management. Designed by Morrow + Lorraine and JoWhiteDesign, ...

December 2025

65 Gresham Street named Corporate Project of the Year

65 Gresham Street has been named Corporate Project of the Year at the GRI Global Awards 2025 in Abu Dhabi – a ceremony that celebrates the world’s most visionary real ...

December 2025

Productivity: How digital tools are making construction projects better

Digital transformation is reshaping construction, and it’s no longer optional. From structured data to AI-driven insights, the industry is moving toward smarter, safer, and more sustainable delivery. We’re leading this change ...

November 2025

Market report breakfast forum at MYO, St Paul’s

Yesterday morning, we welcomed clients and industry colleagues to our breakfast forum at MYO, St Paul’s to present the key insights from our latest London market report: ‘Embracing uncertainty to ...

November 2025

London Market Report, November 2025: Embracing uncertainty to unlock viabilities

The latest edition of our London market report, ‘Embracing uncertainty to unlock viabilities’, is now available. Read the digital version here. Download the PDF version here. This report explores how London’s commercial real ...

November 2025

RIBAJ Costed: Lighting systems

Lighting systems are evolving – and so are the costs. In an article for RIBAJ, our Engineering Services Cost Management team provides some helpful price-range context intended to reflect typical market ...

November 2025

TTa win at the 2025 Building Awards

A proud moment for our team - we took home the ‘Digital Excellence Award’ for our Digital Transformation Programme at this year’s Building Awards. This recognition reflects the dedication of our ...

October 2025

GPE receives planning approval for St Thomas Yard, SE1

We’re pleased to share that GPE has secured planning permission for the high quality redevelopment of St Thomas Yard, SE1. Key features include: Retrofit-first approach retaining the 1980s building’s primary structure ...

October 2025

Our winning moment at London Property Padel

Last week, we had the pleasure of sponsoring and participating in the London Property Padel’s (LPP) latest round of Padel & Paella - and were even more pleased to come ...

October 2025

RICS surveying skills report feature

With insight from our very own Rachel Coleman, the new RICS surveying skills report 2025 reveals a profession under pressure. An ageing workforce, a shortage of new entrants, and rising demands ...

October 2025

Norton Folgate triumphs at BCO National Awards

It was a night of celebration last Tuesday, as Norton Folgate won the ‘Refurbished/Recycled Workplace’ award at the BCO National Awards. Norton Folgate is a mixed-use scheme for British Land, comprising ...

October 2025

Project spotlight: One North Quay

Designed by KPF in collaboration with Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner, we are providing cost management services to support the delivery of a pioneering life sciences development in ...

October 2025

130 Fenchurch Street gets the green light

Located in the heart of the City of London, this 31-storey commercial tower has received planning approval from the City of London Corporation. Developed by Aviva Investors and CO-RE, and ...

October 2025

Oxford North grand opening

Oxford North has officially launched — a £1.2bn next-generation innovation district redefining the future of science, technology, and AI in Oxford. Delivered by Oxford North Ventures (Stanhope PLC, Thomas White Oxford, and Ontario Teachers' ...

October 2025

TTa team take on Dig Deeper 2025

Last Friday, two brave teams took on the epic Dig Deeper Adventure Race in the Lake District — a wild mix of trail running, mountain biking, abseiling, and even flood ...

October 2025

Celebrating 500 editions of the Economic Week in Review

Since 2015, we’ve tracked the ups and downs of the UK construction industry - covering everything from employment shifts, wage growth, political changes and steel crises. To celebrate, we’ve created a ...

September 2025

Welcome to our 2025 graduates and apprentices!

Last week, we welcomed this year’s cohort to our London Cost Management team. This talented group brings fresh perspectives, curiosity, and ambition – and we couldn’t be more excited to see ...

September 2025

Cost model: Why London office MEP upgrades are essential

In our latest article for Building magazine, titled ‘Cost model: Why London office MEP upgrades are essential’, we explore how targeted MEP asset upgrades can unlock performance, sustainability, and resilience ...

August 2025

Procurement update: new approaches to large London projects

With rising costs, regulatory shifts, and global uncertainties, delivering major projects on time and within budget has never been more challenging. In our latest article for Building magazine, Director Steve Watts ...