Real Estate and Property Awards 2020

49 Real Estate & Property Awards 2020 BUILD Aug20171 Best Independent Building Survey Company 2020 – Midlands Building surveyors are uniquely placed as problem solvers. They sit in the middle of large business deals and advise and influence their clients on the best possible outcomes. Arc Building Consultancy has perfected this, helping their clients through tough times and adhering to the mantra that people come first. rc Building Consultancy is an independent firm of chartered building surveyors. Incorporated in 2010, it is led by director Stephen Dobinson. The firm focuses on providing professional advice to clients who have invested in property or are business owners occupying property. The company takes pride in developing the business by developing their staff. The team enjoy what they do, and that enjoyment shines through to their clients. Arc Building Consultancy serve a range of clients from property investment companies, to retailers, to office occupiers and to those using industrial premises. In any of these settings, the company is able to offer a range of traditional building surveying services to meet their clients’ needs. This is the case whether it’s a pre-acquisition survey, a dilapidations building survey, checking for building defects, or refurbishment assessment that is needed. The nature of the business requires discretion. The surveyors enter buildings that are either owned by other companies or represent a significant investment or business deal. The implications of their work can make or break these, and they often provide perspective. What may be a success for a landlord or investor is not necessarily a positive result for a tenant. This is a factor that Arc Building Consultancy understand and pay full respect to clients and their properties with discretion. As such, Arc Building Consultancy try to focus on their clients - the people behind the property or business. The buildings, as they see it, are secondary to the people. This is true for investors as much as occupiers. Investors build and develop buildings that businesses need to occupy and if the building does not fulfil that need it will not be a good investment. Likewise, the building needs to meet a client’s business need. COVID-19 has had an impact on many different types of industries. As a company that deals with the success of other businesses’, the pandemic has put Arc Building Consultancy in a unique position. Businesses all revolve around property in some way, shape or form. Landlord and tenant issues have continued throughout lockdown and kept Arc Building Consultancy busy. They have been able to continue operating and offering their services to clients whilst following careful measures to ensure as much as possible that they and their clients and building occupiers remain safe. Furthermore, a turbulent economy can provide opportunities for a surveyor. As problem solvers, they are well placed in A both good and bad times to assist clients with managing their portfolios and developing opportunities, which is something many businesses are having to contend with at the moment. Dealing with multiple clients from many different areas of the industry means that the team at Arc Building Consultancy have to be tight. They have developed a strong, supportive culture. People have to take chances and risk mistakes in order to develop and improve their skills, but with the overall team experience, the company ensure that this is never at the expense of the client. The team go out of their way to make all members feel empowered and supported, from the junior surveyors up to seniors. A positive outlook is also a crucial component of the company’s ethos. While the press and news cycle are full of doom and gloom, Arc Building Consultancy approach all matters with a strong can- do attitude. The present situation is an opportunity, they say, to actively seek new opportunities and ways to help their clients. Overall, Arc Building Consultancy aim to make buildings and properties work to the best effect for their clients, whatever the business need is. Property is a means to an end - even with the rise of remote working, roofs and walls enable a business to be successful. Company: Arc Building Consultancy Contact: Stephen Dobinson Website: www.arcbuildingconsultancy.co.uk