property and construction consultants
Constructing your Vision with piers brown associates
Our Approach
We provide a fully comprehensive professional Construction Consultancy service to our Clients successfully deliver building and construction projects since 2006 by working alongside Design Teams and Contractors to deliver projects in a variety of construction sectors from minor works to new build developments.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional results that exceed our clients' expectations. We specialise in residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, and we take pride in our attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
Our Services
Our team is made up of experienced and skilled individuals who are passionate about what they do. Within our Quantity Surveying, Construction Contract services and Project Management teams, we work together to ensure that every project is completed to the highest standard. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, and it shows in the way we approach every project. Our services include :-
- Quantity Surveying and Cost Management
- Project Design Management and Design Co-Ordination
- Construction Contract Procurement and Management
- Development Management
- Project Management
- Project Monitoring and Due Diligence
- Contract Administration
- Health and Safety and CDM15
- Property Development
About us
Our Services
Piers Brown Associates was established initially to provide feasibility and cost planning services to other QS practices and Contractors. Since then we have grown to now offer a full pre and post contract Quantity Surveying, Construction Contract and Project Management service to successfully deliver projects in the Residential, Leisure, Education, Health and Commercial sectors.
Construction Cost Management
After being set up initially to provide feasibility and cost planning services to other QS practices and Contractors Piers Brown Associates has now grown and developed a reputation for providing an excellent pre and post contract Quantity Surveying and Cost Management service to successfully deliver projects in the Residential, Leisure, Education, Health and Commercial sectors.
Project Design and Construction Management
Set up in 2022 our Project Services team offer construction design and project management consultancy services to drive your project forward from Client Brief through the design and construction process to successful completion and Client Handover.
Construction Contract Procurement and Services
From providing advice on the best procurement routes or choice of Construction contract through to preparing or defending Claims at Piers Brown Associates we have the experience, knowledge and expertise to provide the best advice to our Clients on the right course of action at any stage of a Construction project.
Corylus Homes and Corylus Developments
Formed in 2024 Corylus is our Property Development sister company and Construction arm offering Contracting services and Development opportunities across the UK.
Our Cost Management Services
Project Feasibility and Cost Planning
Project Feasibility and Cost Planning
Project Feasibility and Cost Planning
Is your project viable? Find out and set a realistic budget. At Piers Brown Associates we provide specific Cost Planning services at every level of estimate from a simple feasibility study to a detailed elemental cost plan. Simply send us your designs and sketches and we will estimate the cost of your project.
Tendering
Project Feasibility and Cost Planning
Project Feasibility and Cost Planning
Have a design but require this incorporating into a package ready for tendering? Send us your information and at Piers Brown Associates we will produce a set of tender documents including Preliminaries, Schedule of Works, Form of Tender and Tender Invitation Letter but this can be adapted to suit individual Client requirements.
Procurement and Contract Advice
Project Feasibility and Cost Planning
Procurement and Contract Advice
A Clients need for early cost certainty against their need to keep opportunities for changes in the project design open or the need to demonstrate competition versus a preference for partnering. These are decisions a Client will need to make when deciding which procurement route to take. At Piers Brown Associates we are able to provide knowledgeable and pro active advice in order to assist our clients throughout this process in making informed decisions.
Value, Cost and Risk Management
Value, Cost and Risk Management
Procurement and Contract Advice
Value engineering is a process to arrive at maximising the performance and minimising the cost of each particular design option. At Piers Brown Associates we understand the importance of this procedure and we incorporate this into our tendering process to establish cost saving alternatives while maintaining equivalent high-quality results for our Clients. All construction projects carry an element of risk. We are able to identify, value and monitor any potential problems and work to eliminate these or make realistic financial provision where they remain.
Commercial Management
Value, Cost and Risk Management
Commercial Management
At Piers Brown Associates our team of Quantity Surveyors are proficent in a variety of JCT forms of contract and will work closely with your professional team through the construction period building collaborative working relationships to enable the effective commercial management of each project from contract award to project completion and agreement of final account.
Change Management
Value, Cost and Risk Management
Commercial Management
Once on site it is inevitable that changes will happen to the design and at Piers Brown Associates we are experienced in effectively managing change so as not to impact on the overall project budget as much as possible.
Dispute Resolution
Other Cost Management Services
Other Cost Management Services
When a dispute arises we will seek to come to an agreeable commercial settlement considering the merits of the grievances and seeking to reach agreement without the need to proceed further. We are able to deal with a wide range of contractual issues at all stages of construction work.
Other Cost Management Services
Other Cost Management Services
Other Cost Management Services
- Construction Estimating
- Value and Cost Engineering
- KPI Monitoring
- Site and Payment Audits
- Construction Cost Modelling
- Risk Management
- Project Monitoring & Due Diligence
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Development Management
Development Management
Development Management
There are many stages to a construction project and at Piers Brown Associates we aim to work with every Client from the earliest opportunity, through the project itself and beyond completion. By building a close relationship with each of our Clients we are able to co-ordinate each project from start to completion and beyond. From searching out and finding prospective sites, preparing feasibility studies including comparing funding options both in private & public sector, working with Clients to negotiate development agreements and appointing and managing the professional team. Once the project team is appointed setting out the project brief, managing the design and procurement process and agreeing the Contract with the Contractor. Once on site managing the construction team and managing handover of the project to the end user.
Design Management
Development Management
Development Management
At Piers Brown Associates we aim to keep ahead of the latest legislation and technological advances and offer expert knowledge of building design, buildability and the current regulatory requirements including seeing potential projects through the planning process. We work closely with Clients to achieve sustainable solutions and aim to understand what each of our Clients want and what can be delivered within the project budget. The challenges facing the construction market are very clear and need for design excellence, sustainability, quality construction and project deliverability andwe share the responsibility of our Clients in meeting these challenges, which is why we embrace, trial and actively seek innovative and cost effective building solutions.
Project Management
Development Management
Construction Management
For a more traditional service at Piers Brown Associates we are able to offer a complete project management service for building and construction projects focusing on working with Clients to explore their options, define their project needs and manage the delivery of their project. This is based on understanding each individual Clients business and how their requirements influence their key objectives. Best value in relation to construction costs comes from controlling the design process and ensuring that the most suitable design solutions, procurement options and construction techniques are used.
Construction Management
Other Construction Design and Project Management Services
Construction Management
As an alternative procurement route for delivering your project at Piers Brown Associates we offer Clients the Construction Management procurement and construction route. This allows the Client to eliminate the need for a main contractor allowing projects to start earlier on site than traditionally procured projects. We would take the lead in procuring and managing trade contractors on site to deliver an end product that meets Client expectation on specification, quality and budget.
Other Construction Design and Project Management Services
Other Construction Design and Project Management Services
Other Construction Design and Project Management Services
- Employers Agent
- Contract Administrator
- Principal Contractor
- Principal Designer
- Small Works Contractor