International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has launched a new unit combining its facilities management and building surveying offer.
The firm said the Built Asset Solutions (BAS) service would bring together its retrofit and decarbonisation, geomatics, building consultancy and facilities management teams under one business unit.
It said the unit would work with asset owners on whole-life performance and estate management.
Gleeds managing director Brian McArdle told Construction News: “We felt these teams would be stronger brought together as a national business unit. That is more effective than operating in small local pockets, because many of our clients run survey and works programmes across the UK.
“Alongside major programmes delivered through our infrastructure, energy and project management teams, we also deliver a large volume of smaller works through our building surveying teams. Bringing these capabilities together gives us a more joined-up offer to the market, and a better fit with what clients need.”
Gleeds said the service would target cost savings and improved management processes, supported by digital technology. It said the offer drew on more than five years of experience across its existing capabilities.
The firm said the service was aimed at a UK and international client base including Walgreens Boots Alliance, Hutch Group and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
Gleeds said the unit had plans to double in size to £25m over the next four years, alongside a headcount increase of 100.
Gleeds Built Asset Solutions head Scott Kenna said: “The formal launch of Built Asset Solutions represents the culmination of considerable work behind the scenes, integrating a number of Gleeds’ experienced teams into one co-ordinated advisory service.
“This collaborative approach will allow us to deliver whole-life thinking when it comes to built assets.”
Kenna added that the combined offer would help clients “better understand, manage, and extend the life of their estates”.
The firm said the service was expanding beyond the UK into Europe and the Middle East.
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy providing a range of services including cost management, project management, and strategic advisory.
Led by chief executive Graham Harle, the firm operates across various sectors such as infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and commercial development.
In early 2025, Gleeds announced significant changes to its executive team to support its operational growth.
The firm’s UK operations are led by McArdle.
