Despite political and economic turmoil – we are helping developers drive value and maintain margins.
The current headlines are dominated by the rising cost of living and sky-high energy bills. As such many industries have been feeling the sting. Construction costs alone are at a 40-year high and are set to continue rising. Recent forecasts point to an increased cost of about 2.5% by the end of the year, with that number likely to be closer to 8.5% by the end of 2023.
The team at Brookbanks are proud to be working with many promoters and developers to support their schemes through our bespoke technical, commercial and development strategy appraisals that seek out value, opportunities, risks and rewards at all stages of the project life cycle.
Under our appraisal service, we will:
Do you want to drive more value into your project? Get in touch to discuss how we can help.
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is preparing to launch BREEAM New Construction v7 in Summer 2025 — the most significant update in recent years. The changes strengthen the focus on whole-life carbon, resilience and operational performance, while better aligning with international sustainability frameworks.
Net zero has a guilty reputation for feeling like a vast and often complicated topic. Even so, it remains a topic that the entire global real estate and construction industry are deeply engaged in.
Welcome to our first Podcast Episode, hosted by Ben Wakeling, Commercial Director and Jack Lynch, Planning Manager, delving into the the National Planning Policy Framework updates and what it means for the construction industry.