BUILDING THE FUTURE RESTORING THE PAST

Project & Building Consultancy

BUILDING SURVEYING

Expert building surveying services ensuring your properties are both high-performing and sustainable.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project management services that ensure your building projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

EDUCATION

We are dedicated to enhancing educational spaces, providing expertise to transform learning environments and ensure safety for students and educators.

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WGM BUILDING CONSULTANCY

WGM offers a Director led, best in class service on all core building surveying and project management. We innovate and find ways of working together to achieve our common goals. We strive to provide the best client care in the industry and ensure clients are always kept in the loop. We empower our colleagues to develop personally and professionally and provide a positive environment to give everyone the best possible chance of success.

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WHAT WE DO

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Building Surveying

Helping occupiers get in and out of commercial property and landlords ensure they get the most from their assets. We add value, skill and experience to anyone who owns or occupies commercial property.

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Large industrial building Project Management
Large industrial building Project Management

Project Management

We are experienced project managers and principal designers using our skills and experience to foresee and manage the potential challenges and risks that can be encountered, so you don’t have to.

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Education

Our education project services provide unmatched expertise and dedication. We help to simplify the CIF and SCA funding process and deliver exceptional support from start to finish for your project.

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WGM SERVICES

BUILDING SURVEYING

WGM-BC list icon for Dilapidations serviceDILAPIDATIONS
WGM-BC list icon for Technical Due Diligence serviceTECHNICAL DUE DILIGENCE (TDD)
WGM-BC list icon for Commercial Building Surveys serviceCOMMERCIAL BUILDING SURVEYS
WGM-BC list icon for Schedules Of Condition serviceSCHEDULES OF CONDITION
WGM-BC list icon for Pre-Lease Surveys servicePRE-LEASE SURVEYS
WGM-BC list icon for Condition Surveys serviceCONDITION SURVEYS
WGM-BC list icon for Planned Preventative Maintenance servicePLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (PPMS)
WGM-BC list icon for Reinstatement Cost Assessments serviceREINSTATEMENT COST ASSESSMENTS (RCAS)
WGM-BC list icon for Defevt Diagnosis serviceDEFECT DIAGNOSIS
WGM-BC list icon for Roof Surveys serviceROOF SURVEYS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

WGM-bc list icon for Project Management servicePROJECT MANAGEMENT
WGM-bc list icon for Contract Administrator serviceCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
WGM-bc list icon for Employers Agent serviceEMPLOYERS AGENT
WGM-bc list icon for Cost Consultant serviceCOST CONSULTANT
WGM-bc list icon for Principal Designer (CDM) servicePRINCIPAL DESIGNER (CDM)
WGM-bc list icon for Principal Designer (BSA) servicePRINCIPAL DESIGNER (BSA)

EDUCATION

WGM-bc list icon for CIF Funding serviceCIF FUNDING
WGM-bc list icon for SCA Funding serviceSCA FUNDING
WGM-bc list icon for Decarbonisation serviceDECARBONISATION

WHO WE HELP & WHERE WE ADD VALUE

WGM Building Consultants work alongside various stakeholders on an array of different building projects and commercial property matters. We add value to any construction project and to commercial landlords / asset managers looking to maximise their investment and safeguard their asset. We also help commercial occupiers get in and out of commercial property so you they can concentrate on the day to day running of the business. We look to innovate and pursue excellence while making sure our clients are always kept in the loop.

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FUND/ASSET MANAGERS

De-risk and maximise your returns by appointing our director led, strategic and commercial teams. We understand your challenges and use our skills and experience to try and make your job as easy as possible. Our strategic advice and reports ensure your assets are optimised for performance.

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OCCUPIERS

WGM Building Consultancy will help you get in and out of commercial property. Whether it is pre-lease advice or a schedule of condition at lease commencement, project management during the term or dilapidation advice at the end of the lease. We are specialists in occupier services.

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PROPERTY COMPANIES

Enhance your portfolio with WGM's expert building surveying and project management. Our seasoned professionals deliver comprehensive surveys, strategic advice, and meticulous reporting, ensuring your properties are compliant and primed for maximum return on investment.

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SCHOOLS / ACADEMIES

Our team excels in optimising learning environments, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. By leveraging our extensive experience and specialised knowledge, we help create spaces that support academic success and well-being for students and staff alike.

ESG & SUSTAINABILITY

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Environmental Social Governance (ESG) holds significant importance in shaping today's and the futures real estate strategies. At WGM we recognize the critical role ESG plays and are dedicated to integrating sustainable practices into our building surveying and project management services.

Our team collaborates with trusted delivery partners to offer expert advice in this sector. In a market that is continuously developing, we are in a prime position to provide clients with practical, actionable guidance across all asset classes. By focusing on ESG and sustainability, we help you align your property investments and operations with responsible and forward-thinking practices, ensuring a positive impact on the environment and society. Choose WGM for a comprehensive approach to building surveying and project management that prioritises sustainability and ESG.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When should a landlord serve a dilapidations claim?
Ideally 6-12 months from lease expiry.
How much does it cost to prepare a schedule of dilapidations?
It depends on the size, location and complexity of the site. However, in the vast majority of cases the preparation and service fee are expressly recoverable from the tenant.
Can I recover the cost a schedule of dilapidations from the tenant?
It depends on the lease, but in most instances – yes.
Can I proceed straight to court in a dilapidations claim?
In short, no. You need to follow the steps outlined in the Dilapidaitons Pre-Action Protocol.
What are dilapidations?
Dilapidations is claim for damages following a breach of a commercial lease.
Do you have to pay dilapidations?
It depends on numerous factors including but not limited to; your lease covenants, the landlord’s intentions, the landlord’s ability to demonstrate loss.
Can dilapidation claims go to court?
The short answer is yes. Albeit very few claims end up in court. Both parties are expected to follow the Dilapidations Pre-Action Protocol which aims to act as a handrail for surveyors to follow and encourages the early and exchange of information. It also sets out the steps parties should take before litigation.
Can I be ordered to pay my dilapidations invoice?
Dilapidations is a damages claim and you can end up in court as noted above. We therefore recommend seeking advice from a Chartered Building Surveyor who specialises in the topic.