
Adapting to Tariffs and Turbulence: Your Strategic Edge Starts Here
April 11, 2025
With the new Trump tariffs and mounting global economic pressures, many businesses are facing renewed uncertainty.
We're pleased to announce that Brookbanks has appointed Andrew Thorley as Operations and Executive Director.
Andrew joins from Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd where he has worked since 2005 in a range of Land, Strategic Land, Planning, and Major Project director roles across the North West, Midlands, South East and Yorkshire.
In his new role Andrew will work throughout the Company across the high quality range of major projects being delivered by Brookbanks for its clients across the UK.
Paul Boileau, Managing Director of Brookbanks said:
“This is a really exciting time for the Company, and I am proud to be heading up a strong management team who are delivering an ambitious development and business plan. This year is set to be an extremely positive one for Brookbanks Consulting.”
Brookbanks was established in 1997 and offers multidisciplinary professional services, focused on the promoters and deliverers of major development, property and infrastructure projects across the UK, driving projects from initial feasibility through planning, implementation and into operation.
With the new Trump tariffs and mounting global economic pressures, many businesses are facing renewed uncertainty.
As many Housing Associations and Registered Providers are taking stock of housing completions and future development plans, it's a fitting moment to reflect on the evolving landscape of the affordable housing sector—one that presents both opportunities and ongoing challenges.
The inaugural Housebuilding Costs and Labour Survey for Q1 2025 has found that output in the UK housebuilding industry is set to increase in the coming 12 months – but a lack of skilled labour is resulting in recruitment difficulties amidst rising costs.