What we do

Building Consultancy

Q: What types of projects do building consultants work on?

Our consultants have extensive experience across a wide variety of project types and sectors. Whether you’re undertaking a one-off project or delivering a large-scale development, we provide tailored building consultancy services designed to meet your specific needs.

Q: How early should I appoint a building consultant?

Appointing a building consultant at the earliest stage of your project can help prevent costly issues, minimise delays, and ensure a smoother development process. Our experienced consultants provide expert guidance throughout every stage of your project, helping you navigate complex requirements and deliver successful outcomes efficiently.

Q: What is net zero building consultancy?

Net zero building consultancy consists of expert advice on measuring, reducing and managing carbon emissions, helping organisations and property owners develop cost-effective strategies to achieve their net zero and sustainability objectives.

Q: How can building consultancy services improve ESG performance?

Our services help organisations improve ESG performance by identifying opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, enhance occupant wellbeing and ensure compliance with sustainability requirements. We provide practical strategies and measurable solutions that support environmental goals while helping to create more resilient and responsible buildings.

Expert building services that incorporate sustainability, wellbeing, need and customer experience to add value for the future.

What we do
Building Consultancy

Building Consultancy Services

Create value through the development lifecycle by partnering with our national team of experienced consultants.

As trusted advisors, we help developers, landlords, funds, landowners and investors make informed decisions and overcome technical challenges. From one off projects to large scale developments, we support clients with expert building consultancy services tailored to their specific requirements. Our collaborative approach ensures projects are delivered efficiently, with risks managed and opportunities maximised at every stage.

Through assembling a dedicated team of specialists for each project, we ensure every client benefits from the expertise most relevant to their specific needs. Drawing on a diverse range of technical disciplines and industry experience, our consultants provide strategic advice, overcome complex challenges and deliver the best possible outcomes at every stage of your project’s development.

Driven by our values, our teams are dedicated to a proactive approach, providing innovative solutions and adapting to evolving client needs. As an action action-oriented property consultancy, we uphold a commitment to undiluted property advice, providing clear results and measurable outcomes. We ensure each and every project is delivered with confidence, clarity and value.

Our Building Consultancy services are firmly at the heart of our business and its superlative reputation for quality service. Whether it’s project management of a large mixed-use scheme or dilapidations for an office occupier, we are the industry’s go-to building consultancy partner for the best customer experience. By combining technical expertise with our specialist industry insights, we help clients navigate the complexities of building services in an evolving built environment. Our collaborative approach enables us to deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions that support successful project outcomes. The full range of services we provide are delivered seamlessly across our network of regional offices, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Huntingdon, London and Manchester.

We provide specialist support across:

Building Services & Sustainability
Building Surveying
Health & Safety Services
Housing Consultancy
Land Development Project Management
Neighbourly Matters
Project & Cost Management
Architecture
Retrofit
Utilities Consultancy

Operating both nationally and regionally, our Building Consultancy team provide comprehensive support across the UK. At every stage of your project, our experts provide building consultancy services with unmatched levels of detail, insight and dedication.

FAQs

What types of projects do building consultants work on?

How early should I appoint a building consultant?

What is net zero building consultancy?

How can building consultancy services improve ESG performance?

Industries

Automotive, Roadside & Future Fuels

Care & Retirement

Charities Not-For-Profit

Education

Health & Animal Welfare

Industrial & Logistics

Local Authority

Life Sciences

Offices

Residential

Retail & Leisure

Jen Goode

Headteacher, Longford Park School

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the support, hard work and time that you have put into creating our new room at Longford. It hasn’t always been a smooth path but you have been relentless in your perseverance and dedication to get the job completed. We appreciate all your efforts.

Josh Dutfield

CEO, Axminster Group

Axminster Group have a longstanding relationship with Rapleys (and CSJ Planning beforehand) and commend them for their consistently high standard of advice across our property portfolio. Their professional, proactive approach and in-depth planning expertise have added value at every stage, from strategic advice through to successful delivery. The team’s clear communication, responsiveness, commercial awareness, and ability to navigate complex planning challenges have been important in achieving both positive and timely outcomes for our range of sites.

Claire Willetts

Executive Director of Property & Environment, University of West London

Working with Victoria Bennion over the past two years has been a pleasure. Her advice is always measured and reasonable and her relationships with the planning authorities undoubtedly contribute to their successes. Victoria is responsive and professional and a welcome part of our project team.