What Airey Miller does

Airey Miller is a UK multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy founded in 1995 by Peter Airey and Paul Miller, operating through two core regulated entities — Airey Miller Limited (professional construction consultancy) and Airey Miller Surveys Limited (fire engineering, remediation, digital surveys, asset management) — and is part of the Celnor Group since March 2022. The firm delivers services across the full construction lifecycle from RIBA Stages 0-7, including building surveying, quantity surveying, project management, employer agent, cost consultancy, architectural design, fire engineering (FRAEW, EWS1, fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys, fire strategies, building safety cases), and Principal Designer services under CDM and Building Regulations. It also operates digital scanning, Scan to BIM, and digital twin services powered by NavVis VLX 3 SLAM-based LiDAR (5mm accuracy, up to 3,000 m²/hour) combined with drone-based external surveys, all delivered under an ISO 19650-aligned Information Management workflow supporting the Golden Thread for Building Safety Act compliance.

The firm targets UK housing associations and registered providers, local authorities (London boroughs and county councils), private developers and housebuilders, and asset/facilities managers, with offices in Manchester (HQ), Cambridge (opened February 2026), and Bristol. Revenue is generated through project-based professional consultancy fees negotiated per engagement, complemented by government-funded work via the Homes England FRAEW panel, the Scottish Government's Cladding Remediation Programme (Authorised SBA Provider), and the GLA Small Sites Small Builders programme. The business is accredited to Constructionline BSA (Standard and Higher Risk Buildings), ISO 19650, ISO 9001, BAFE, NSI Gold with UKAS, CHAS, RIBA Chartered Practice, and RICS-regulated across both entities, with a headcount described as 100+ as of 2025-2026.

Name

Airey Miller

Legal name

Airey Miller Limited

Website

https://aireymiller.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Airey Miller is a UK multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy, founded in 1995 and now part of the Celnor Group, serving housing associations, local authorities, and developers with building surveying, fire engineering, architecture, and digital scanning services from offices in Manchester, Cambridge, and Bristol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Consultancy Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Construction consultancy
• Building surveying
• Fire engineering
• Digital twin services
• Project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevenoaks

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Construction Consultancy Services: Airey Miller generates revenue through professional consultancy fees charged to public and private sector clients for services including building surveying, quantity surveying, project management, employer agent, clerk of works, cost consultancy, and CDM/principal designer services. Revenue is project-based and likely structured as one-time professional services engagements with recurring client relationships.
2. Fire Engineering and Safety Services: Fees for fire engineering services including Fire Risk Appraisals of External Wall (FRAEW), EWS1 forms, fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys, fire strategies, building safety cases, and cladding remediation assessments. These are charged as professional service engagements.
3. Architectural Services: Architectural design and delivery services across RIBA Stages 0-7 for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and cladding remediation projects, charged as professional consultancy fees.
4. Digital Scanning and BIM Services: Revenue from laser scanning, Scan to BIM, digital recording, and 3D/2D scanning services for as-built documentation, asset management, and compliance purposes. Charged per project/site engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Airey Miller is a multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy group delivering professional services across building surveying, quantity surveying, project management, employer agent, cost consultancy, architecture, fire engineering, principal designer (CDM and Building Regulations), 3D scanning, Scan to BIM, digital twins, and PFI services. The firm serves housing associations, local authorities, private developers, and asset managers with end-to-end expertise in construction project delivery, building safety, and regulatory compliance (including Building Safety Act navigation).

Product overview

Airey Miller is a multi-discipline property and construction consultancy group comprising two core companies: Airey Miller Limited (providing professional construction consultancy services) and Airey Miller Surveys Limited (providing fire engineering, remediation, digital surveys, and asset management). The firm operates as a unified multidisciplinary consultancy offering integrated services across the construction lifecycle. The product portfolio includes 3D Scanning and Digital Recording Services powered by NavVis VLX 3 technology (encompassing Digital Asset Twins, Scan to BIM, and Topographical Mapping), Fire Engineering Services, Principal Designer Services (Building Regulations and CDM), Architectural Services (RIBA Stages 0-7), PFI Services, Information Management (ISO 19650 compliant), and Single Building Assessments for Scotland. These services are designed to work together as an end-to-end offering covering construction project delivery, building safety, and regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Scanning and Digital Recording Services SLAM-based laser scanning services using NavVis VLX 3 to capture detailed spatial data in both indoor and outdoor environments, supporting construction documentation, Health & Safety file documentation, and Building Safety Case data for housing associations, local authorities, and asset managers.
• Digital Asset Twins Real-time, interactive digital twins integrating data from IoT sensors, operational records, and existing CAD models to enhance operational efficiency, predict maintenance needs, and optimise asset performance for portfolio managers.
• Scan to BIM High-precision laser scanning converted into BIM-compatible digital models (compatible with Revit, ArchiCAD, MicroStation) supporting renovation, retrofit, and conservation projects for clients requiring digital building records.
• Topographical Mapping Fast and efficient 2D and 3D topographical mapping using SLAM-based laser scanning for terrain and structural feature documentation supporting planning and development workflows.
• Fire Engineering Services Comprehensive fire engineering services including Fire Risk Appraisals of External Wall (FRAEW), EWS1 forms, Fire Risk Assessments, Compartmentation Surveys, Fire Strategies, Building Safety Cases, and fire remediation services for housing associations, local authorities, and developers.
• Principal Designer Services Building Regulations Compliance (PD BR) and CDM Regulations Compliance (PD CDM) services ensuring safety throughout the lifecycle of construction projects, compliant with PAS 8671 competency levels.
• Architectural Services Full architectural services across RIBA Stages 0-7 covering residential, commercial, education, mixed-use, and cladding remediation sectors, including feasibility studies, planning applications, technical design, contract administration, and design review.
• PFI Services Project management, building surveying, M&E and hard FM compliance services for PFI and PPP contracts including end of defects, mid-term reviews, and preparation for end of concession hand-back, primarily for local authorities.
• Information Management Services ISO 19650-compliant Information Management services embedding structured data management from project outset, covering all RIBA design stages and ensuring Golden Thread compliance for the Building Safety Act.
• Single Building Assessments (Scotland) Authorised Single Building Assessment Provider services in Scotland delivering Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) and Fire Risk Assessments as part of the Scottish Government's Cladding Remediation Programme for eligible residential buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered accurate as-built records for 56 high-rise residential buildings (5-38 storeys) to support Building Safety Act compliance for Estates and Management client.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bromley Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2026Airey Miller Group announced a sponsorship and digital innovation partnership with Bromley Football Club. As part of the partnership, Airey Miller provides advanced mobile mapping surveys using NavVis VLX 3 to capture high-accuracy spatial data and 360° imagery of the stadium for facilities management, future development planning, and stakeholder engagement. The partnership combines sponsorship with technical expertise, demonstrating how digital surveying adds value to sports venues and community assets. The firm is also recognized as part of Bromley FC's business community.
• Scottish Government - Cladding Remediation ProgrammecoreOthers · 1 January 2026Airey Miller has been appointed as an Authorised Single Building Assessment Provider under the Scottish Government's Cladding Remediation Programme Single Open Call. This enables delivery of government-funded Single Building Assessments for eligible residential buildings across Scotland. The appointment strengthens the firm's ability to support the Scottish residential sector in building safety and cladding remediation.
• PRD (Partners in Urbanism / Design)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2025Airey Miller is working in partnership with PRD and the Greater London Authority (GLA) on the Small Sites Small Builders programme. Ed Richards (Partner) presented alongside PRD and GLA at City Hall on unlocking small sites for housing delivery. The partnership focuses on innovative planning, design, and delivery approaches to enable landowners and SME builders to contribute to London's housing supply.
• Celnor GroupcoreOthersAirey Miller is part of the Celnor Group. The Cambridge office expansion aligns with the Group's wider strategy of investing in regional growth and local expertise while maintaining high technical and professional standards. Airey Miller joined the Celnor Group, which the firm describes as enabling continued growth and ambition.
• NavViscoreTechnology or IntegrationAirey Miller uses NavVis VLX 3 wearable scanning systems for reality capture, digital twins, and Scan to BIM services. The firm integrates with NavVis IVION platform for immersive digital walkthroughs and data management. This technology enables the firm's digital scanning service offering and is referenced as a key differentiator in marketing materials.
• Homes EnglandcoreOthersAirey Miller Surveys Limited is on the Homes England panel for approved FRAEW assessors and is one of only two approved consultants to audit grant applications for fire remediation grant. This enables the firm to support government-funded cladding remediation projects and provides access to a pipeline of public sector work.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with a large UK practice covering project management, cost consultancy and building surveying across public and private sectors — a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities rather than a niche specialist.
• Turner & Townsend: Global programme management and construction consultancy operating in the UK across real estate, infrastructure and public sector — overlapping at the employer agent / project management layer but at a much larger scale.
• AtkinsRéalis (formerly Atkins / Faithful+Gould): Global engineering and project management consultancy with a strong UK practice in infrastructure, real estate and public sector — comparable on PM, cost consultancy and building surveying but at significantly greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Pick Everard: UK multidisciplinary construction consultancy covering building surveying, quantity surveying, project management, architecture and principal designer — a near-mirror service set for comparable public sector and developer clients.
• Gleeds: UK-headquartered global construction consultancy offering building surveying, project management, cost consultancy and employer's agent services — directly overlapping Airey Miller's core housing-association and public-sector client base.
• SOCOTEC UK: UK testing, inspection, certification and building control provider with a significant fire safety and façade assessment practice, directly overlapping Airey Miller Surveys' FRAEW and EWS1 service lines.
• Currie & Brown: International construction consultancy with deep UK presence in cost management, project management and building surveying, serving public sector and real estate clients comparable to Airey Miller's housing association and local authority segments.
• Ridge and Partners LLP: UK property and construction consultancy delivering building surveying, project management, cost consultancy, and architecture with strong residential and public sector exposure — closely comparable in client mix and service breadth.
• Frankham Consultancy Group: UK consultancy providing building surveying, design, fire safety, and project management to housing associations, local authorities and developers — a direct peer in fire safety and Building Safety Act compliance work.

Emerging players

• BB7 Consultants: UK specialist fire engineering consultancy providing fire strategies, FRAEW assessments and building safety case work — overlapping Airey Miller Surveys' fire engineering offering as a smaller, more specialised competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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