Our Goal
To deliver the best results for our clients through:
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our speed of thought and response
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our flexibility
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the application of our specialist expertise
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the reliability of advice we give
Our goal is underpinned by high levels of partner involvement on our projects and a strong personal commitment to our Clients. Our partners passionately believe that independence and a commitment to excellence are an integral part of achieving this goal.
Our Vision
To be the pre-eminent expert and ‘consultant of choice’ in our chosen market sectors and geographies, delivering exceptional client solutions.We aim to:
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build a sustainable long term business founded upon strong client and designer relationships
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create a culture and ethos driven by our core values
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deliver the best outcomes for our clients
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create a professional and enjoyable working environment.
Our Core Values
Our five core values have been carefully selected by each of the Founding Partners, and the importance and passion we feel for these values within our business have been reflected in the decision to name our business Core Five.
Integrity
Being consistent, honest and accurate.
Collaboration
With clients, designers and each other achieves the best possible outcome for our clients.
Independence
Of thought, advice and ownership.
Partnership
Our commitment to advance the mutual interests of our clients and colleagues.
Innovation
Improving on yesterday’s solutions by testing conventional thinking.
Our Awards
Excellence at the heart of everything we do
Services
We are committed to providing our Clients with an excellent level of service which exceeds their expectations. Working in collaboration with our Clients to establish their objectives, we use our skill, experience, drive and determination to deliver the solutions necessary to achieve our Clients’ commercial goals. Our core service is Cost Management and this is supplemented by a series of Specialist Services as shown below:
Cost Management
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Feasibility Estimating and Strategic Advice
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Cost Modelling
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Cost Planning
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Benchmarking (design criteria and cost)
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Engineering Services Cost Management
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Sustainable Solutions
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Procurement and Contract Advice
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Tender Documentation
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Change Control
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Post Contract Cost Management
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Final Account Negotiation and Settlement
Specialist Services
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Employer's Agent
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Procurement Advisor
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Value Management
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Risk Management
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Peer Review / Design Critique / Audit
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Fund Monitoring
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Reinstatement Cost Assessments
Sectors
Live
Private Residential Private Rented Sector Residential Towers Affordable Residential Later Living Student Living
Work
Commercial Office Commercial Refurbishment Commercial Towers Corporate Real Estate Owner Occupiers
Play
Arts & Culture Heritage Sports & Leisure Stadium & Arena Health & Wellness Hotels
Make
Advanced Manufacturing Logistics & Distribution
Grow
Higher Education Further Education Schools
Our sectors also include selected examples of our team’s personal experience.
Clients
Our Partners have provided professional advice to many of the leading Clients in our respective specialist markets, including:
News
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Huge congratulations to Louis for passing his UCEM degree!
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Contact
London
230 Blackfriars Road, SE1 8NW
Birmingham
Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1SF