Our Goal
To deliver the best results for our clients through:
our speed of thought and response
our flexibility
the application of our specialist expertise
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:
build a sustainable long term business founded upon strong client and designer relationships
create a culture and ethos driven by our core values
deliver the best outcomes for our clients
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
Feasibility Estimating and Strategic Advice
Cost Modelling
Cost Planning
Benchmarking (design criteria and cost)
Engineering Services Cost Management
Sustainable Solutions
Procurement and Contract Advice
Tender Documentation
Change Control
Post Contract Cost Management
Final Account Negotiation and Settlement
Specialist Services
Employer's Agent
Procurement Advisor
Value Management
Risk Management
Peer Review / Design Critique / Audit
Fund Monitoring
Reinstatement Cost Assessments
Specialisms
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
Culture, Heritage & Arts Health & Wellness Hotels Retail Sports & Leisure
Make
Advanced Manufacturing Logistics & Distribution
Grow
Higher Education Further Education Schools
Our specialisms 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
Serviced Apartments - Building Magazine
Core Five discuss the emerging Serviced Apartments segment in Building magazine, looking at the opportunities it presents as investors look for returns in a challenging…
Core Five Conference 2019 - Valencia
Last weekend we held our 2019 Core Five Team Conference in the Spanish city of Valencia. We are currently working in Valencia as cost consultants in joint venture…
Fulham FC New Riverside Stand
Core Five have been busy helping Fulham realise their vision for the New Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage, and we are therefore pleased to report that works have…
Bankside Yards Basement
We are delighted that our scheme with Native Land on the site of Sampson House and Ludgate House recently hit a major milestone with the installation of the first…