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Clear commercial advice that helps every pound of investment work harder.
We work closely with landowners, developers, housebuilders, housing associations and delivery partners to give them greater confidence in the commercial performance of their projects. Our work includes preparing and managing cost plans, advising on abnormal and site-wide infrastructure costs, supporting Section 106 and infrastructure delivery strategies, developing procurement routes and administering contracts. Projects of all sizes benefit, from a single cost plan or appraisal to commercial management of major development programmes.
Why Choose Brookbanks for Cost & Commercial
Our role is to bring clarity to development and construction projects. We understand the pressures our clients face around viability, funding, compliance, programme certainty, supply chain engagement and value for money. By combining technical cost expertise with a strong understanding of development priorities, we help clients test options, make sound decisions and keep control as projects progress.
We think commercially, act practically and focus on outcomes. From the earliest stage of a land opportunity through procurement, contractual processes and the resolution of commercial issues, our aim is to protect our clients position, strengthen project certainty and help every pound of investment work harder.
Key Client Benefits
- We provide greater cost certainty through rigorous cost planning, benchmarking and commercial analysis.
- We support clearer decision-making at key project stages, from feasibility and viability through to delivery.
- We help clients maintain control of risk, change, procurement and contractual obligations.
- We offer practical support from specialists who understand both construction delivery and development viability.
- We deliver stronger commercial outcomes through informed strategy, proactive management and value-focused advice.
- We take a considered approach to value, weighing programme, quality, social value and long-term performance alongside cost, so commercial decisions strengthen the whole scheme.
Specialist Services
Cost Planning
Our cost planning specialists give clients a clear view of development costs from the earliest stage. We provide initial cost advice, detailed cost plans and abnormal, infrastructure and site wide cost plans, then help clients manage budgets and consider whole life costs as projects progress.
Development Viability
Development and viability appraisals, cash flow planning and land value negotiation help clients understand whether a scheme works financially and practical steps to recovery. We also advise on Section 106 strategies and help recover unspent Section 106 contributions.
Commercial Management
From procurement and contract negotiations to contract administration and Employer’s Agent services, our specialists protect clients commercial position through to final account. Our review of contractor variations recovered savings at Great Haddon.
Dispute Resolution
Our experts help resolve contract and construction disputes with independent, evidence-based cost advice. We provide expert witness reports and support negotiations, adjudications, expert determination and other formal proceedings.
Sectors We Support
Our Cost & Commercial specialists work with landowners, developers, housebuilders, housing associations and delivery partners. Much of our work supports residential and mixed-use development, from a single viability appraisal for an individual site to commercial management of major, multi-phase programmes and the site-wide infrastructure that serves them.
We also advise on schemes that combine homes with commercial and leisure uses, such as hotels, where clear build cost information supports funding, cash flow and investment decisions.
Talk to Our Cost & Commercial Specialists
Contact a member of our Cost & Commercial team directly, or email hello@brookbanks.com and one of our experts will get back to you.
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FAQs
At what stage should we involve your Cost & Commercial specialists?
The earlier the better. Cost advice at land acquisition or feasibility stage helps establish realistic budgets and land values before key decisions are fixed. We can also join a project at any later stage, including procurement, construction and final account.
Can you provide independent cost reports for viability, funding or planning purposes?
Yes. Our specialists prepare objective, evidence-based reports on build and abnormal costs to support funding applications, planning and viability negotiations, stakeholder reviews and legal proceedings.
What is unspent Section 106 contribution recovery?
Where Section 106 contributions have not been spent within the agreed timescales or as the agreement intended, the payer may be entitled to have them returned. We review the legal agreement, expenditure records and supporting evidence to establish entitlement and support clients through the recovery process.
Can you support us with a commercial dispute?
Yes. Our experts provide independent commercial and cost advice and prepare impartial reports to support disputes, negotiations, adjudications and other formal proceedings.