Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Quantity Surveyors & Cost Consultants in Glasgow
Morham & Brotchie Partnership has been a trusted name in quantity surveying and cost consultancy since 1876, offering clients a unique blend of heritage expertise and modern precision. Our team of dedicated professionals specialises in managing construction costs, ensuring value for money across diverse projects from historic conservation to contemporary developments. With a legacy rooted in traditional surveying practices, we combine meticulous attention to detail with innovative approaches to cost management. Our commitment to transparency and client collaboration has solidified our reputation as guardians of traditional quantity surveying in Scotland. As part of the Hawkins Group, we leverage global forensic expertise while maintaining our independent focus on construction consultancy.Our work spans listed buildings, cultural landmarks, and complex infrastructure projects, reflecting our deep understanding of both technical and financial challenges. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions that align with clients' strategic goals, whether in the public or private sector. Our decades of experience in grant eligibility and funding applications further demonstrate our ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. Through frequent site visits and rigorous post-contract services, we ensure cost control remains paramount throughout every project lifecycle. This unwavering dedication to excellence has earned us long-standing relationships with architects, contractors, and heritage organisations across the UK and beyond.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Cost Consulting
Conservation Projects
Forensic Investigation
Employer's Agent
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ years combined heritage with modern cost management expertise
- Our team specialises in complex heritage building conservation projects
- We provide transparent cost reporting from project inception to completion
- Our forensic investigation capabilities enhance risk mitigation for clients
- We maintain traditional quantity surveying principles with digital innovation
What people say
Guardians of traditional surveying
Meticulous presentation of documents
Fight your corner
Credit to their profession
Second to none professionalism
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying services provide comprehensive cost control throughout construction projects. We specialise in traditional measurement techniques combined with modern digital tools to deliver accurate cost planning, tender documentation, and final account preparation. Our approach ensures clients maintain financial oversight from initial concept to project completion, particularly excelling in complex heritage and listed building projects.
Conservation Projects
We offer specialist quantity surveying for historic building conservation. Our expertise covers traditional materials, lime-based products, and period-specific construction methods. We manage costs for Grade 1 listed buildings and scheduled monuments, balancing preservation requirements with modern functionality. Our team understands the unique challenges of working with fragile historic structures and protected sites.
Forensic Investigation
As part of the Hawkins Group, we provide forensic investigation services for construction disputes. Our experts deliver impartial analysis of cost discrepancies, contract breaches, and project failures. We prepare expert witness statements and support legal proceedings with detailed technical and financial assessments, combining surveying expertise with forensic methodologies.
Cost Consulting
Our cost consulting services cover the full project lifecycle. We deliver development appraisals, cash flow forecasting, and grant eligibility assessments. Our consultants specialise in preparing detailed cost reports for funders, managing insurance reinstatement valuations, and providing expert advice on construction financial management across public and private sectors.
Employer's Agent
We act as Employer's Agent for design and build contracts, managing procurement processes and contract administration. Our services include tender organisation, contract document preparation, and on-site project monitoring. We ensure client requirements are met while maintaining strict cost control throughout the construction process, particularly for complex or heritage-sensitive developments.
People
Alan Harper
Chairman
With decades of experience, Alan actively supports clients and design teams across diverse construction projects. His leadership maintains the firm's heritage values while embracing modern surveying practices.
Ewan Slight
Director
Specialising in dispute resolution, Ewan brings international experience from New Zealand and the UK. His expertise covers expert witness services and complex construction project delivery across multiple sectors.
David Anderson
Managing Director
David leads operations with a pragmatic approach to quantity surveying. He oversees pre and post-contract services across various construction sectors, ensuring client-focused solutions and service excellence.
Euan Watson
Director
With extensive public and private sector experience, Euan specialises in building conservation. He focuses on restoring historic structures to their former glory while ensuring their future sustainability through modern adaptations.
Ralph Findlay
Associate Director
Ralph offers over 40 years' experience in quantity surveying. He excels at stakeholder communication, budget management, and delivering cost-effective solutions for complex construction projects across multiple sectors.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialise in?
We specialise in heritage conservation, listed buildings, and complex new developments. Our expertise covers both traditional and contemporary construction methods across public and private sectors.
How do you handle cost management for historic buildings?
We combine traditional surveying techniques with modern cost control methods, specialising in materials and processes suitable for historic structures while maintaining budget discipline.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Scotland, the UK, and internationally with offices in Edinburgh, London, Warrington, and Burton in Kendal.
Can you assist with heritage funding applications?
Yes, we provide specialist support for grant eligibility assessments and funding applications to bodies like Historic Scotland and Heritage Lottery Fund.
What forensic services do you offer?
As part of the Hawkins Group, we provide construction-related forensic investigations, expert witness services, and dispute resolution support for complex projects.
How do you ensure accurate final accounts?
Through rigorous post-contract services including regular site visits, remeasurement of works, and detailed variation tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
