Construction Consultants Providing Risk-Led, Cost-Focused Project Advice
Our Firmingers Construction Consultants deliver expert guidance on project planning, cost control, and risk management from the earliest stage of development. In today’s environment, where construction projects are increasing in both value and complexity, early uncertainty is one of the most critical challenges to overcome.
Our team collaborates with clients across various sectors to mitigate risk and enhance control. We apply structured techniques to assess potential issues before they arise, analysing both the likelihood and impact of project variables. This proactive approach ensures that risks are identified, mitigated, and built into the project strategy; helping to protect your investment, avoid delays, and improve value outcomes.
Whether you’re managing a national rollout, a public-sector build, or a specialist development, Firmingers provide construction consultancy that is transparent, practical, and commercially focused.
Tailored Services for a Range of Sectors
We bring 60 years of specialist insight to every project. Our construction consultants are experienced in sectors including:
Retail & Commercial Fit-Outs
Education & Student Housing, University & Scholastic Buildings
Healthcare & Medical Facilities
Industrial, Warehouse & Logistics
Town Centre Regeneration
Heritage & Conservation Projects
We understand how business needs influence project design and delivery. This allows us to deliver solutions that are commercially sound, technically accurate, and aligned with long-term outcomes.
Construction Consultants Offering Risk Management and Early Stage Advice
Managing risk is at the heart of everything we do. Our role as trusted Construction Consultants extends far beyond cost estimation. We provide strategic, early-stage advice that helps clients make informed decisions, mitigate risk, and set projects up for long-term success.
From initial feasibility to procurement strategy, we identify risks early, and manage them before they impact cost, programme, or delivery.
What We Offer at Pre-Construction
Our team of Chartered Quantity Surveyors supports project stakeholders with targeted insights during RIBA Stages 1–3:
Strategic Project Planning
Project feasibility advice aligned with business goals
Initial order-of-cost estimates & investment appraisal
Programme risk input based on delivery constraints
Advice on setting realistic project budgets and contingencies
Site & Contextual Risk Identification
Analysis of site constraints, access, and logistics
Planning & statutory compliance risk advice
Early flagging of third-party or legal risks
Abnormal cost reviews (e.g., remediation, utilities, demolition)
Procurement & Contract Strategy
Guidance on the most suitable procurement routes
Risk profiling & assessing where risks lie
Assessment of risk transfer in contract clauses
Early market testing & supply chain feedback
Cost & Value Risk Control
Cost plan development using benchmark data
Identification of cost hotspots & high-risk elements
Inclusion of risk allowances & inflation forecasts
Early-stage value engineering recommendations
Design & Scope Review
Review of incomplete or developing design information
Identification of scope gaps & potential overruns
Alignment of client expectations with budget realities
Change control planning before the project enters tender
Programme Risk & Delivery Planning
Advice on long-lead items & supply chain risk
Review of delivery milestones & construction sequencing
Integration of buildability & logistics considerations
Input into phasing, access, & operational continuity
Market & External Factors
Forecasting cost inflation & materials risk
Monitoring contractor pricing trends & labour availability
Recommending mitigation measures for volatile markets
Risk Register and Ongoing Control
Preparation of a project-specific Risk Register
Regular reviews of risk likelihood, impact, & cost exposure
Facilitation of client and team risk workshops
Integration of risks into procurement, cost & programme decisions
Our Construction Consultants are Proactive, Practical and Focused on Long-Term Value
Risk management starts well before construction begins. With Firmingers’ early advice, clients gain the clarity and confidence to make robust, commercially-sound decisions, grounded in decades of industry data and real-world project outcomes.
📞 Get in touch to speak with one of our construction consultants about early-stage project planning or risk management strategy.