In a series celebrating Building’s Building Awards finalists, we look at the Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (more than 100 staff) shortlist
Earlier this year Building announced all the firms who made it on to the shortlists for our prestigious annual Building Awards.
Now we are shining the spotlight on each category in turn and publishing a selection of the images that impressed the judges.
Today’s shortlist is for Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (more than 100 staff).
Core Five Consulting
Core Five is a versatile construction consultancy that excels in delivering complex projects across diverse sectors. From revitalising community hubs to pioneering decarbonisation strategies, Core Five’s multifaceted approach to sustainability and social responsibility has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner.
An example of this is its work providing cost consultancy services on the Lee Valley Ice Centre, which acts as an important sustainable community hub in an area of high deprivation.
The firm’s commitment to developing its diverse, talented workforce was shown through its collaboration with Cultural Calendar Club in 2023, who are a collection of speakers, trainers and consultants who make diversity accessible to all.
CPC Project Services
CPC Project Services is a leading construction consultancy that has demonstrated its ability to tackle complex challenges and drive project success amid a difficult economic climate.
By leveraging data, technology, and a collaborative approach, the firm has enabled clients to navigate market volatility and deliver critical infrastructure and regeneration projects.
An example of this is its work on the £1.3bn Harlow & Gilston Garden Town, delivering 16,000 homes by 2033. CPC’s expertise spans sectors, from aviation to healthcare, and its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and employee development underscores its holistic commitment to creating positive change.
Currie & Brown
Currie & Brown is a construction consultancy that excels in delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.
The firm’s work on projects such as the River Thames Scheme, the University College Birmingham redevelopment, and the Great Ormond Street Hospital expansion showcases its technical expertise, sustainability focus, and ability to balance historic preservation with modern requirements.
Currie & Brown’s market leadership, client-centric approach, and dedication to community engagement and workforce development further demonstrate its position as a driving force within the industry. The firm is a gold member of the 5% Club, a movement that drives earn-and learn skills training opportunities, and has been recognised as a top 100 apprentice employer by the National Apprenticeship Service.
Join us for the 30th edition of the Building Awards
This year’s event will take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on 5 November.
There are 21 categories to enter, so make sure you are in the room for construction’s night of nights and to celebrate excellence.
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Drees & Sommer UK
Drees & Sommer UK is a construction consultant dedicated to sustainability and innovation, leveraging its expertise to decarbonise university campuses, support electric vehicle production facilities, and drive circular construction initiatives.
The firm’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its net-zero operations, while its investment in training and development ensures its teams remain at the forefront of the industry.
New within the UK in the past 12 months is the firm’s involvement in the Drees & Sommer innovation centre. The Innovation Center accelerates the pace of innovation through exchange and collaboration with startups and supports employees in their search for innovative solutions and technologies.
Fulkers Bailey Russell
Fulkers Bailey Russell is a leading construction consultant and surveyor, delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges across diverse sectors. The firm’s standout work this year includes a scheme to restore Crystal Palace Park’s Victorian features including its listed dinosaur sculptures and Italian Terraces.
With many clients set on reducing their buildings’ carbon footprint, Fulkers Bailey Russell’s specialist decarbonisation team has been set up to guide them through the process and integrate the criteria into a programme of works.
Clear targets and how this can be achieved is set via an innovative roadmap enabling the firm to track progress towards achieving net zero.
Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global, employee-owned consultancy that takes a holistic approach to addressing client challenges, delivering safer, more sustainable, and inclusive projects that maximize social outcomes.
In the past year, they’ve been integral to the National Hospitals Programme, serving as interim programme manager to deliver multiple new hospitals via modern methods of construction.
The firm’s digital tools and data-driven approach enable clients to make informed decisions, while its comprehensive sustainability strategy drives positive environmental and social change across sectors, including healthcare, infrastructure, and regeneration. Mott MacDonald’s commitment to innovation is evidenced by its creation of a global digital leadership team to drive digital development across the organisation.
This year’s judges
- Yetunde Abdul, director of industry transformation, UKGBC;
- Bola Abisogun, founder, Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC;
- Brian Berry, chief executive, Federation of Master Builders;
- Rachel Bell, director of partnerships, Stride Treglown;
- Anna Clarke, director of policy and public afffairs, Housing Forum;
- Mark Cleverly, partner, CPC;
- Joanne De La Porte, senior sirector - project management, Gleeds;
- Katy Dowding, CEO and president, Skanska UK;
- Karen Gidwani, partner, Fenwick Elliott;
- Kay Hughes, design director, HS2;
- Ellie Jenkins, partner, Akerlof;
- Félicie Krikler, director, Assael;
- Doris Lam, development director, EcoWorld London;
- Liz Male, founder, LMC;
- John Marland, chief development officer, Bruntwood;
- Flan MacNamara, construction director, Sellar;
- Kamran Moazami, executive managing director, property & buildings, WSP;
- Robin Nicholson, fellow, Cullinan Studio;
- Iain Parker, director, T&T Alinea,
- Simon Rawlinson, head of strategic research and insight, Arcadis;
- Mark Robinson, chief executive, Scape Group;
- Veronica Senior, senior manager global captial projects, Lloyd’s;
- Scott Sanderson, partner, PRP;
- Neal Shasore, head of school | CEO, London School of Architecture;
- Trudi Sully, UK & Europe lead - industrialised design & construction, Mott MacDonald
- Lynne Sullivan, chair, National Retrofit Hub;
- Gauri Talathi-Lamb, chief executive, FHP ESS;
- Martha Tsigkari, senior partner and head of the applied R+D group, Fosters + Partners,
- Jo Wright, director, Perkins&Will
Rider Levett Bucknall
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is an independent, employee-owned construction consultancy committed to shaping the industry’s future through digital transformation and sustainability.
The firm supports clients across diverse sectors, from data centres to sports stadiums, with a collaborative approach and investment in innovation.
In the past year, RLB has launched a stand-alone digital service offering clients business analysis and consultancy, data analytics and data science, digital and data strategy, and digital programme management. Meanwhile, its commitment to sustainability is demonstrated by achieving B Corp status and a Silver EcoVadis rating. RLB’s focus on employee development is evident via its comprehensive training programmes and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Turner & Townsend Alinea
Turner & Townsend Alinea is a leading construction consultant known for its data-driven, digital approach and commitment to sustainability, delivering innovative solutions across a diverse project portfolio.
This approach includes the development of the Hive platform, which enables the firm’s journey to become the first truly data-led digital cost consultancy.
In 18 months since Alinea merged with Turner & Townsend, the firm has been involved in significant projects such as the Greenwich Peninsula development and the Wimbledon Masterplan.
Its commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through their carbon calculator, which allows them to efficiently advise clients on embodied carbon data throughout the RIBA design stages.
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