What Baily Garner does

Baily Garner is a UK-based multidisciplinary construction consultancy founded in 1975, operating from offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds with a headcount of more than 200 professionals. The firm delivers integrated services across the full built-environment lifecycle, organised into four practice groups: Design and Development (building surveying, building services engineering, cost consultancy, architecture, sustainability), Quality Control (building standards and fire safety, CDM and health and safety, clerk of works, risk management), Project Management (independent certifier, strategic asset management, employer's agent, fund monitor, joint venture supervisor), and Professional Services (building safety cases, damp and mould, dispute resolution, retrofit, stock condition surveys).

Its offering is grounded in deep social-housing and public-sector expertise, with additional reach into education, health, emergency services, care, regeneration, conservation and heritage, leisure, and commercial sectors. Technology underpins delivery through BIM, digital dashboards, drone-assisted site reviews, LiDAR scanning and 3D modelling, dynamic thermal modelling, the Fieldview quality-control platform, and an emerging AI product, AI-DOMP, for damp and mould detection developed with academic and industry partners.

The business is partnership-structured, privately held, and earns fees through bespoke professional-services engagements, typically delivered under multi-year public-sector procurement frameworks such as Pagabo, LHC, EN:Procure, JV North, DLUHC, and NHS SBS. Pricing combines percentage-based fees, hourly rates, fixed rates, and lump sums. Customer acquisition is senior-led and relationship-driven, targeted at housing associations, local authorities, NHS trusts, Multi-Academy Trusts, blue-light services, and selected private developers. The firm is B Corp certified, ISO9001 accredited, and ranked 50th in Building magazine's Top 150 Consultants 2025.

Name

Baily Garner

Legal name

Baily Garner

Website

https://bailygarner.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Baily Garner is a UK multidisciplinary construction consultancy founded in 1975, delivering building surveying, architecture, engineering, cost consultancy, project management, and compliance services to public-sector clients across social housing, education, health, and blue-light sectors from offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Consultancy Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Construction consultancy
• Building surveying
• Cost consultancy
• Retrofit coordination
• Project management services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Consulting: Baily Garner generates revenue through fees for multidisciplinary consultancy services spanning building surveying, architecture, building services engineering, cost consultancy, project management, sustainability, quality control, and compliance. Services are priced bespoke based on project scope, complexity, and client requirements. The firm operates within established construction frameworks and direct appointments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Baily Garner provides multidisciplinary construction consultancy services to public sector and commercial clients across the UK. Its service portfolio spans building surveying, architecture, building services engineering, cost consultancy, project management, sustainability, retrofit coordination, quality control, building safety cases, damp and mould remediation, and strategic asset management. Engagements are delivered through direct appointments and procurement frameworks, with multidisciplinary teams covering the full project lifecycle from early-stage strategy through design, delivery, and compliance.

Product overview

Baily Garner operates as a multidisciplinary construction consultancy firm rather than a software product company. Its offering consists of integrated professional services spanning building surveying, architecture, building services engineering, cost consultancy, project management, and specialist compliance areas. The core portfolio includes 19 distinct service lines organised into Design & Development, Quality Control, Project Management, and Professional Services categories. Key offerings include Building Surveying, Building Services Engineering, Cost Consultancy, Architecture, Sustainability, Building Standards & Fire Safety, CDM and Health & Safety, Quality Control Inspectors & Clerk of Works, Risk Management, Independent Certifier, Strategic Asset Management, Project Management & Employer's Agent, Fund Monitor, Joint Venture Supervisor, Building Safety Cases, Damp & Mould Service, Dispute Resolution, Retrofit Services, and Stock Condition Surveys. The firm also provides downloadable toolkits (Awaab's Law Toolkit, Unlocking Retrofit at Scale Toolkit, Damp and Mould Toolkit) and has developed AI-DOMP, an AI-driven mould detection platform. Services are delivered across 10 sectors including Residential, Education, Commercial, Regeneration & Mixed Use, Emergency Services, Health, Care, Local & Central Government, Leisure & Sport, and Conservation & Heritage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Surveying RICS-accredited building surveying service providing technical expertise for property assessment, defect analysis, refurbishment, and long-term asset management across residential and commercial properties.
• Building Services Engineering Chartered engineering service providing MEP design, feasibility studies, construction monitoring, and decarbonisation analysis from pre-planning through to occupancy.
• Cost Consultancy Strategic cost consultancy service analysing procurement strategies, long-term lifecycle implications, and risk mitigation, with an in-house cost database of over £1bn in construction works.
• Architecture Full-service architecture firm providing conceptual design, master planning, BIM, technical design, LiDAR scanning, 3D modelling, principal designer services, and fire remediation across multiple sectors.
• Sustainability Environmental consultancy providing energy strategies, Passivhaus design, dynamic thermal modelling, Part L compliance (SAP and SBEM), PAS 2035 retrofit assessments, and whole life cycle costing from RIBA Stage 1 to 7.
• Building Standards & Fire Safety Fire safety and building standards consultancy providing employer's agent services, contract administration, building surveying design, building regulations principal designer, and M&E design guardian roles.
• CDM and Health & Safety CDM principal designer and advisor service ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, including site health and safety monitoring and training.
• Quality Control Inspectors & Clerk of Works Construction quality inspection service providing technical design review, new build and retrofit inspections, passive fire inspection, MEP quality control, defect management, latent defect analysis, NEC Supervisor, and warranty inspection services.
• Risk Management Risk assessment and mitigation service conducting thorough risk assessments, developing tailored mitigation strategies, and providing continuous risk monitoring and review aligned with RICS standards.
• Independent Certifier Independent certification service reviewing, monitoring, and certifying project compliance with contractual obligations, design specifications, and regulatory requirements, underpinned by ISO9001-accredited quality management.
• Strategic Asset Management Comprehensive asset management service providing stock data collation, energy performance assessments, planned maintenance scheduling, lifecycle cost analysis, asset performance modelling, and stock rationalisation advice.
• Project Management & Employer's Agent Project management and employer representation service overseeing full project lifecycle including construction management, contract administration, design coordination, procurement, programme management, and risk management.
• Fund Monitor Financial oversight and project assurance service monitoring fund allocation, compliance with contractual obligations, valuations, risk reviews, and providing dashboard reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Joint Venture Supervisor Joint venture oversight service assisting with JV partner procurement, supervision, and monitoring performance against deliverables, including dispute resolution and business plan review.
• Building Safety Cases Building Safety Case preparation and support service for high-rise buildings, including consultation on the Building Safety Act 2022, documentation compilation, and ongoing compliance maintenance for Principal Accountable Persons.
• Damp & Mould Service Damp, mould and condensation diagnosis and remediation service providing defect analysis, remedial strategies, stock profiling, resident engagement, professional training, and compliance support under Awaab's Law.
• Dispute Resolution Construction dispute resolution service offering client advisory, adjudication, mediation, conciliation, negotiation, and claims review to resolve conflicts constructively and cost-effectively.
• Retrofit Services End-to-end retrofit service providing PAS 2035 assessments and coordination, project management, cost consultancy, quality assurance, strategic asset planning, resident engagement, and post-completion evaluation for decarbonisation programmes.
• Stock Condition Surveys Stock condition survey service delivering visual inspections, energy performance assessments, EPCs, retrofit assessments, data collation, quality assurance programmes, and end-to-end programme management for asset portfolios.
• AI-DOMP AI-driven mould detection and prevention platform developed in partnership with Buildeco Offsite Architecture, Leeds Beckett University, and IoT Solutions Group to help landlords identify and prevent mould issues before Awaab's Law comes into force.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 50th in Building magazine's Top 150 Consultants 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arcus ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Baily Garner acquired Arcus Consulting in February 2026, expanding services in the North of England and strengthening the UK-wide multidisciplinary offering.
• 4i SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Baily Garner merged with 4i Solutions in September 2025, bringing a wide array of highly rated and effective services to the wider construction industry. The merger expands capabilities and service offerings.
• Healthy Homes HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on damp and mould podcast, discussing why damp and mould persist and how Awaab's Law is reshaping the response in social housing.
• Leeds Beckett UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with researchers from Leeds Beckett University on AI-driven mould-detection and prevention tool project.
• Buildeco Offsite ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket-leading retrofit team joined forces with Buildeco Offsite Architecture and IoT Solutions Group to develop AI-driven mould-detection and prevention tool.
• Essential EcologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Essential Ecology on Demystifying BNG guide, diving into details of Biodiversity Net Gain legislation.
• The Hill GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning housebuilder partnered with Poplar HARCA for Teviot Estate Regeneration. Baily Garner provides multidisciplinary services on this project.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Turner & Townsend: Global cost and project management consultancy serving real estate, infrastructure and natural resources. Comparable as a multidisciplinary construction consultancy competing for the same public sector and housing framework work as Baily Garner, though at significantly larger scale.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with significant UK built environment practice. Competes with Baily Garner on housing, public sector and retrofit work but operates at much broader portfolio and international scale.
• WSP: Global engineering professional services firm with a major UK property and buildings consultancy. Overlaps with Baily Garner on building services engineering, sustainability and project management for public and residential clients.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with extensive UK buildings and places practice. Competes for similar public sector and housing framework mandates while offering broader international reach and larger bench.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management and development consultancy with UK property and social infrastructure work. Comparable in multidisciplinary built environment services for public sector clients, though at much larger scale.
• Mace Group: International construction and consultancy group offering project management, cost consultancy and facilities advice. Overlaps with Baily Garner on consultancy and project management services for UK public sector and residential schemes.
• AtkinsRéalis: Global design, engineering and project management consultancy (formerly Atkins / SNC-Lavalin) with substantial UK property and infrastructure practice. Competes in social housing, retrofit and public sector consultancy markets.

Direct peers

• Ridge and Partners LLP: UK construction consultancy offering building surveying, project management, cost consultancy and architecture. Closely comparable in service mix, sector focus and size to Baily Garner, with overlapping work in residential, education and public sector.
• Pick Everard: UK multidisciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, architecture, project management and cost consultancy across public sector, housing, education and health. Directly comparable in service breadth and UK regional public sector focus.
• Robinson Low Francis LLP: UK construction consultancy providing quantity surveying, project management, building surveying and advisory services. Closely comparable in size, service mix and focus on education, residential and heritage public sector work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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