Building Consultancy

Cumming Group is a market leader in building consultancy, with a team of highly skilled and innovative individuals from a broad range of professional disciplines. We are creative, strategic thinkers and problem-solvers with an excellent track record in managing the design and construction of medium- and large-scale projects, including ground-up developments, major re-engineering efforts, the installation of sustainability and green technologies, demolitions, retrofits, interior build-outs, restorations and ground works.

We have built our reputation on providing professional, results-driven service, offered in a friendly and collaborative culture. We aim to make a positive contribution to the built environment and to be an asset to our clients. At Cumming, we cultivate strong business relationships with all stakeholders and are a skilled liaison to client, consultant and specialty teams, including successfully interfacing with statutory authorities, environmental agencies and others. The services we provide are tailored to enhance the value of every commission.

We take care to precisely define our clients’ ambitions to manage risk effectively, and to meet and exceed objectives. To do this successfully, we demand intensive dialogue and collaboration — an approach that ensures a smooth, uncluttered process for clients and colleagues alike.

Our building consultancy services include:

Professional Services

Technical due diligence
Pre-acquisition surveys
Vendor surveys
Schedules of condition
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) reports
Building re-instatement cost assessments
Defect analysis and building pathology
Access audits and The Equality Act
Dilapidations services and exit strategies
Licence for alterations
Party wall matters
Building pathology
Expert witness

Supplemental Project Services

Fund monitoring
Construction monitoring
Feasibility studies
Design and specification
Procurement
Tendering
Interface with statutory authorities
Risk mitigation

Architectural & Design Services

Architectural design services
Interior design
Space planning
Measured surveys
Conservation consulting

Building Services Engineering

Mechanical engineering services design
Electrical engineering services design
Public health engineering services
Vertical transportation installations
M&E project management
M&E maintenance supervision
Energy and sustainability advice
Operational commissioning / witness testing

Your Building Consultancy Questions Answered

When is a property survey required?

A property survey is typically required before purchasing or selling a property to assess its condition and identify any issues or potential risks.

What is Planned Preventative Maintenance?

Planned Preventative Maintenance is a proactive approach to property maintenance, scheduling regular inspections and upkeep to minimise unexpected breakdowns and extend the lifespan of building components. The schedule is costed to quantify anticipated future expenditure.

How Can We Help you Manage your Tenants?

We have extensive experience is assisting Landlords manage tenant relations, from one off properties to large pension fund portfolios.

Our services include:

Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations and Scott Schedules during lease term and at lease end
Drafting and negotiating specifications for Agreement for Lease, including cost assessments
Drafting Reinstatement Specifications for Lease
Preparing schedules of condition
Providing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) reports and cost advice based on cyclical 5/10-year CAPEX plans
Reinstatement cost assessments for insurance purposes
Real estate realignment after corporate consolidation
Approving Tenant works and managing the License for Alteration process
Managing works for the preparation of demises for incoming tenants

Is my property compliant with statutory requirements?

We can guide you through the necessary approvals and procedures to assess your property’s compliance with statutory requirements, ensuring it meets all relevant regulations and standards to avoid legal and safety issues.

Listed or Conservation Area properties often have restrictions on alterations or renovations to preserve their historical or architectural significance. We can guide you through the necessary approvals and procedures, ensuring compliance with local regulations while protecting the property’s unique character.