The 2018 Building list of the Top 150 Consultants has been published and Naismiths are very proud to be among them. Ranking 104 of the 250 firms assessed, we are delighted to be recognised.
“Everyone here is extremely proud of this achievement and industry recognition. This is once again another key example that demonstrates the quality and capability of the people we have here at Naismiths.” – Blane Perrotton, Managing Director
With new data from the Office for National Statistics showing that Construction has dropped from 7th to 12th of the top ranked jobs for young people aged between 22 and 29, Building Magazine asked Naismiths MD Blane Perrotton for his thoughts:
“If Brexit shuts off the tap of skilled European workers on which UK construction relies, there’s a real danger we could reach a point where the industry can no longer deliver everything that is asked of it. It’s vital that the construction industry pulls together to shrug off the negative stereotypes that make it harder to attract young blood,”…
As part of Building Magazine’s graduate panel, “talking to the next generation of construction professionals”, Naismiths’ own James Hart was selected as one of 12 young professionals to form this important part of the ‘Building Your Future Campaign’.
Speaking to the Magazine, Naismiths Assistant Surveyor James, described one of his hopes for the future;
“I would like project monitoring to be more widely respected, and seen as an integral part of the construction industry – as it is a crucial service that is often overlooked.”…
When asked if Lenders should have the right to withhold valuation reports, Naismiths Managing Director, Blane Perrotton had this to say to Development Finance Today;
“If the developer has grossly exaggerated the value of the finished project or hugely undervalued the projected cost of construction, the valuation will send alarm bells ringing, allowing the lender to make an informed decision. However, in these instances, the lender would almost certainly share the valuation with the developer, so any shortcomings, exaggerations or uncertainties can be addressed.”
When asked by Development Finance Today whether he thought office space for Permitted Development Rights would run out, Naismiths Head of Project Management, Manny Aparicio, said
“If we are going to run out of unused office space for conversion, it will [be] Britain’s metropolises that see it first. While the market is strong, we are seeing more and more developers testing the waters in secondary towns and cities where stock is still plentiful.”…
Talking to The Times in reaction to July’s construction purchasing managers’ index data, Naismiths MD Blane Perrotton explained;
“The monthly growth in British house building is the biggest since the EU referendum in 2016. The regional markets are buoyant, we’re seeing the highest levels of optimism outside London,”…
Naismiths power-up with four strategic hires in the Manchester and Leeds offices.
National Head of Building Surveying Gareth Belsham explains;
“Chris, Matt, Chris and Steven have joined Naismiths at an exciting, challenging and rewarding time. The firm is enjoying sustained growth across all its UK operations, but the Northern market has emerged as a real hotspot”…
Naismiths gave thoughts to Development Finance Today in reaction to Oliver Letwin’s housebuilding review.
Naismiths National Head of Project Management, Manny Aparicio, thinks our ageing UK workforce is simply not being replenished at the required rate;
“As a result, we need to see a comprehensive plan to bring more young people into the sector — and sooner rather than later”…
With a recent surge in activity showing data for the sector at a 7 month high, the acceleration in UK construction shows no sign of stopping any time soon.
Naismiths MD Blane Perrotton tells The Daily Mail:
“In part this is the release of pent-up demand, which has been building for months. There is only so long that investment decisions can be delayed, and on the front line we’re seeing increasing numbers of developers opting to pull the trigger”…
Speaking to the Daily Mail in reaction to recently released figures, showing the British capital’s reliance on EU immigrants ahead of Brexit, Manny Aparicio – National Head of Project Management for Naismiths said;
“The youngest blood in UK construction is currently the non-UK nationals, but if Brexit makes the UK a less attractive place to work then that demographic could disappear at the same time as the older UK hands retire,”…