Cost Consultancy

Our Cost Consultancy team combines commercial expertise, sector knowledge and practical delivery experience to help clients maximise value, manage risk and make informed investment decisions.

From development appraisal and feasibility through to procurement, construction and project completion, we provide robust commercial advice tailored to each client’s objectives. Our focus is simple: protecting our clients’ commercial interests while delivering successful project outcomes.

Our leadership team brings extensive cost consultancy experience across both development and built asset projects, providing hands-on support and strategic guidance at every stage. We understand the challenges faced by developers, investors, housing providers, asset managers and building owners, enabling us to deliver practical solutions that respond to both market conditions and project-specific requirements.

A key differentiator of working with Anstey Horne is access to our wider multidisciplinary expertise. Our cost consultants work closely with specialist surveying, fire safety and building safety teams, providing integrated advice on complex projects including façade remediation, fire safety programmes and regulatory compliance.

Our development team brings deep sector expertise, commercial acumen and market insight to help clients maximise value and achieve their development objectives.

Whether supporting a new development, protecting an existing asset or delivering a complex remediation programme, we provide the commercial expertise, market insight and technical understanding required to help clients invest with confidence and achieve successful outcomes.

• Cost Planning and Cost Modelling – Developing robust budgets, cost plans and forecasts that provide confidence in project viability and support informed decision-making throughout the design and delivery process.
• Feasibility and Viability Assessments – Supporting development appraisals, option studies and investment decisions through detailed cost analysis and commercial evaluation.
• Cost Intelligence – Drawing on extensive sector-specific benchmark data, market intelligence and contractor relationships to provide informed advice and meaningful market testing.
• Procurement Strategy –  Advising on procurement routes and commercial strategies that align with project objectives, market conditions and risk profiles while delivering best value outcomes.
• Value Optimisation –  Working collaboratively with project teams to identify opportunities that enhance value and improve efficiency without compromising quality, performance or project objectives.
• Risk Management – Identifying, assessing and managing commercial risks from inception to completion, ensuring risks are understood, appropriately allocated and effectively controlled.
• Commercial and Cost Management – Providing rigorous cost control, reporting, change management and financial oversight to maintain budget certainty and support successful project delivery.
• Façade Remediation Expertise – Combining specialist façade, fire safety and building safety expertise with commercial leadership to deliver complex remediation projects with confidence.
• Contract Advisory Services – Providing expert advice on procurement, contract selection, contract administration and commercial management to ensure contractual obligations and risks are effectively managed.
• Claims and Dispute Resolution – Supporting clients through contractual disputes and claims with objective analysis, strategic advice and practical resolution strategies.
• Reinstatement Cost Assessments –  Undertaking professional assessments to establish accurate rebuilding costs for insurance purposes, helping clients maintain appropriate levels of cover.