What drives London residential development value? Together with Knight Frank and MSMR, we sharpen the focus.

Residential developers in London currently face significant challenges from rising construction costs and a softening of purchaser demand. With this in mind, Core…

Project Completion - Devonshire Square

We are pleased to confirm that the Devonshire Square, Building 11 scheme achieved practical completion on 13th March 2017. At 29,749 sq ft, Building 11 forms part…

Planning Granted - 36-46 Albert Embankment

We are delighted to confirm that the 36-46 Albert Embankment scheme has been approved by the London Borough of Lambeth. We have been providing Cost Consultancy services…

Core Five's views on the March Budget 2017

Our verdict? Hammond’s first Budget proved to be a bit of a damp squib for construction. Additional investment in education, while welcome and very necessary,…

Central London Update - A Two Speed Market

As 2017 progresses, contractors’ pricing decisions will become increasingly challenging. The desire to maintain pipeline stability will battle head-to-head with…

We will be heading to MIPIM, Cannes

We will be attending MIPIM from 14 – 17 March, so please get in touch if you would like to meet up. Core Five’s James Bradley is taking part in the…

We will be attending the IHIF in Berlin

Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about our hotel focused, cost consultancy offering.

David Adjaye receives knighthood

Core Five would like to congratulate David Adjaye on receiving his Knighthood in the New Year’s Honours 2017, as he was described as “one of the leading architects…