Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Quantity Surveyors in Liverpool
Established in 2011, we are Chartered Quantity Surveyors regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), serving private clients, developers, investors, and charities. Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience in the construction industry, offering tailored, client-focused solutions across diverse sectors. We specialise in healthcare projects, including MRI and CT facilities, alongside work on historic and listed buildings, industrial, and commercial developments. Our approach combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, ensuring cost-effective, collaborative project delivery. We provide comprehensive services from feasibility studies and cost planning to final account resolution, supported by strong relationships with planning authorities and conservation specialists.Our commitment to quality is underpinned by rigorous risk analysis, value engineering, and proactive project management. With a foundation built on transparency and flexibility, we prioritise face-to-face engagement to align our services precisely with client needs. Our team includes chartered professionals with decades of experience at leading firms, ensuring authoritative guidance at every project stage. We maintain a reputation for delivering complex schemes with precision, combining innovation with adherence to regulatory standards. Our long-standing industry partnerships further enhance our ability to meet the evolving demands of the construction sector.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Construction Cost Consultancy
Feasibility Studies
Project Management
Contract Administration
Cost Management
Valuations
Mediation Assistance
Capital Allowances
Fire Insurance Valuations
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- Our team has over 100 years of combined experience in construction.
- We specialise in complex healthcare imaging projects.
- We collaborate with conservation officers and planning authorities.
- We offer flexible, face-to-face client engagement.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying services encompass cost planning, risk analysis, and value engineering for construction projects. We deliver accurate cost estimates and budget control from feasibility to completion. Our RICS-regulated expertise ensures compliance and optimised financial outcomes for clients.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management, coordinating feasibility, procurement, and contract administration. Our approach ensures timely delivery, cost control, and quality assurance across healthcare, commercial, and historic building sectors. Client collaboration remains central to our methodology.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies assess construction methods, costs, and regulatory requirements to establish project viability. Using cost planning and value management techniques, we help clients make informed decisions before committing to development schemes.
Contract Administration
We manage contract preparation, tendering processes, and legal compliance for construction projects. Our services include risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
Historic Building Refurbishment
Specialising in listed buildings, we deliver refurbishment projects while preserving architectural integrity. Our team collaborates with conservation officers and specialists to balance modernisation with heritage protection, ensuring regulatory compliance and structural longevity.
People
Mathew Cribb
Co-Founder & Chartered Quantity Surveyor
With over 30 years' experience, Mathew Cribb co-founded Collabora Consulting after holding partner roles at MDA Group and Gardiner & Theobold. His expertise spans cost consultancy and project delivery for complex construction schemes.
Rachel Cribb
Co-Founder & Operations Director
Rachel Cribb co-founded the firm and oversees daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery. Her leadership maintains the company's client-focused ethos and collaborative project approach.
Ian Redfern
Project Manager
Founder of Redfern Architecture, Ian brings extensive project management experience to the team. His background enhances our ability to deliver multidisciplinary construction projects effectively.
Rob Short
Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Rob Short contributes 40 years of expertise as a former Senior Partner at Youdan Briggs. His deep knowledge strengthens our cost consultancy and contract administration capabilities.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on healthcare projects, historic buildings, industrial and commercial developments, offering tailored quantity surveying expertise across these sectors.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring adherence to industry standards and ethics.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We prioritise face-to-face engagement, maintaining flexibility and transparency to align our services precisely with client objectives at every project stage.
What experience does your team have?
Our team has over 100 years of combined construction industry experience, including senior roles at leading firms like Gardiner & Theobold and Youdan Briggs.
Can you handle listed building projects?
Yes, we specialise in refurbishing historic and listed buildings, working closely with conservation officers and planning authorities to preserve architectural integrity.
