BAQUS Construction and Property Consultancy

BAQUS Construction and Property Consultancy Formed initially of three existing, very experienced practices of Boxall Sayer, Denley King and Fletcher McNeill, our roots go back to the nineteenth century.

BAQUS is a Construction Consultancy group operating across the UK and with partners internationally with experience in every sector of the construction industry BAQUS is a Construction Consultancy group regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) operating across the UK with experience in every sector of the construction industry. In 2008, Baqus Group were joined by Sworn King

& Partners of Oxford and in July 2009 by the Nigel Rose Group of London and Wokingham. Our history has been prolific, being commissioned for some of the most significant buildings of each generation. Today, we are at the cutting edge of our profession; award-winning, forward-looking and striving for continued success.

Building Safety Act in Practice: How Gateway Approvals Are Impacting Project TimelinesGateway approvals are a key part o...
07/08/2026

Building Safety Act in Practice: How Gateway Approvals Are Impacting Project Timelines

Gateway approvals are a key part of the Building Safety Act regime for higher-risk buildings, introducing greater regulatory scrutiny before construction can begin.

For high-rise developments, Gateway 2 requires approval from the Building Safety Regulator before building work starts. This typically involves detailed information on design, fire and structural safety, compliance and how building safety risks will be managed.

While the statutory assessment period for new higher-risk building applications is 12 weeks, more complex or incomplete submissions can take considerably longer, creating additional programme and delivery risk.

For developers, investors and project teams, the impact is clear: Gateway approvals need to be considered early within design, procurement and programme planning to reduce delays and improve delivery certainty.

BAQUS provides commercially focused project and cost management advice to help clients understand regulatory impacts, plan effectively and manage project risk with confidence.

What clients should expect from a construction project managerA strong construction project manager does far more than c...
05/08/2026

What clients should expect from a construction project manager

A strong construction project manager does far more than coordinate meetings and track actions.

Clients should expect clear leadership from the earliest stages of a project: defining the brief, managing the design team, advising on procurement, coordinating risk, monitoring programme and protecting commercial outcomes.

RICS guidance highlights the importance of appointing a project manager with a clearly defined role, scope of services and responsibilities, while APM describes project managers as responsible for day-to-day management across key project controls including scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources.

For clients, the value is simple: better decisions, fewer surprises and a clearer route from concept to completion.

At BAQUS, our project managers combine technical knowledge, commercial awareness and practical delivery experience to help clients keep projects moving, risks visible and objectives firmly in focus.

Cost overruns are often caused by incomplete budgets, late changes, poor risk allocation, unrealistic programmes and wea...
03/08/2026

Cost overruns are often caused by incomplete budgets, late changes, poor risk allocation, unrealistic programmes and weak controls. BAQUS helps clients protect cost certainty through early advice and disciplined project management.

Successful construction projects start with robust feasibility. By testing cost, risk, programme, planning and procureme...
31/07/2026

Successful construction projects start with robust feasibility. By testing cost, risk, programme, planning and procurement early, clients can make better decisions and protect project viability before committing.

Progress continues at Les Ozouets, with works advancing across the main building, PAC Building, Construction Building an...
30/07/2026

Progress continues at Les Ozouets, with works advancing across the main building, PAC Building, Construction Building and external areas.

Within the main building, the final section of parapet adjacent to the PAC Building is nearing completion. SFS installation remains ongoing, while external boarding and sealing continue across the final sections of the east elevation.

Steel encasement is progressing on the second floor, with areas of the first floor also being revisited. Kalzip roofing is being installed to the north section of the ground floor, alongside external cladding around the windows on the north elevation.

Internally, partition installation continues across the ground, first and second floors, with tape and jointing underway on the first floor. M&E supports are being installed within the first-floor corridor, while MVHR units are being moved into position. Plantroom blockwork is also progressing, incorporating the required builders’ work holes.

Within the PAC Building, damp and suspected mould have been identified on the construction-facing side of sections of the temporary hoarding. Replacement boards are now on order.

The Construction Building continues to progress, with roof VPL installation, fire protection boarding to the ground and first floors, and SFS framework installation across all elevations ongoing.

Externally, reinforcement works continue for the east-side retaining wall. The roof and internal plinths have been installed within the sprinkler and main electrical room, while levels and initial base layers are being prepared for the main car park. Power and water services are also being redirected from the former cabin location.

BAQUS is pleased to continue supporting the coordinated delivery of this important project.

Before construction, refurbishment or fit-out works begin, a Schedule of Condition can be one of the most valuable risk ...
27/07/2026

Before construction, refurbishment or fit-out works begin, a Schedule of Condition can be one of the most valuable risk management tools on a project.

By recording the condition of neighbouring buildings, roads, footpaths, street furniture or leased premises before works commence, it creates a clear, dated benchmark supported by descriptions and photographic evidence.

This is particularly important where works may affect adjoining property, party walls or commercial lease obligations. Government guidance on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 highlights that surveyor involvement is often part of resolving adjoining owner matters, while RICS guidance reinforces the importance of clear evidence in dilapidations and property condition disputes.

For developers, landlords, tenants and contractors, the benefit is simple: fewer assumptions, stronger evidence and a clearer route to resolving claims.

BAQUS provides professional Schedule of Condition surveys that help protect projects before risk becomes dispute.

Early cost planning protects project viability by testing budgets, identifying risk, guiding design decisions and shapin...
24/07/2026

Early cost planning protects project viability by testing budgets, identifying risk, guiding design decisions and shaping procurement strategy. In today’s market, informed cost advice from the outset is essential.

Progress continues at Les Ozouets, with works advancing across the main building, PAC Building, Construction Building an...
22/07/2026

Progress continues at Les Ozouets, with works advancing across the main building, PAC Building, Construction Building and external areas.

Within the main building, parapet insulation is complete to the first half of the roof section, with the final section adjacent to the PAC Building to follow. SFS installation to the ground, first and second floors is complete, while external boarding and sealing continue to the final sections of the east elevation.

Steel encasement is ongoing on the second floor, alongside Kalzip roofing to the north section of the ground floor and external cladding installation around the north elevation windows.

Internally, partitions are being installed on the ground and first floors, with tape and jointing underway on the first floor. M&E supports are also being installed within the first-floor corridor, while plantroom blockwork continues to incorporate the builders’ work holes.

Within the PAC Building, damp has been identified on sections of the temporary hoarding, with replacement boards now on order.

The Construction Building is progressing well, with Kalzip roofing to the saw tooth sections complete. Roof VPL works, fire protection boarding to the ground and first floors, and SFS framework installation to all elevations remain ongoing.

Externally, reinforcement works continue for the east-side retaining wall. Construction has commenced on the sprinkler and main electrical rooms, setting out for the main car park is underway, and the portacabin relocation is complete.

BAQUS is pleased to continue supporting the coordinated delivery of this important project.

At the mid-point of 2026, the UK construction and property market continues to show a mixed but increasingly opportunity...
20/07/2026

At the mid-point of 2026, the UK construction and property market continues to show a mixed but increasingly opportunity-led picture.

Healthcare remains underpinned by long-term demand, with care homes, hospitals and primary care attracting investor interest due to demographic pressures and limited new supply.

Hotels are seeing renewed focus, with development viability being shaped by location, build costs, market performance and pipeline strength.

Industrial and logistics remain resilient, supported by consistent occupier demand, although power, infrastructure and planning constraints continue to influence deliverability.

Across commercial property, low development activity and flight-to-quality are supporting well-located, high-performing assets.

BAQUS is helping clients navigate these conditions through early cost advice, procurement strategy, risk management and commercially focused project delivery.

The UK’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy is more than a public sector plan. For private developers, it will shape viabil...
17/07/2026

The UK’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy is more than a public sector plan. For private developers, it will shape viability, planning, utilities, risk and long-term investment decisions. Early advice has never been more important.

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