M-Four
M-Four (Momentum 4 Ltd) is a Glasgow-based consultancy delivering stock condition surveys, EPCs, fire risk assessments, retrofit advisory, and grant-funded programme management to Scottish social housing associations and local authorities, with recent expansion into UK mainland public sector via procurement frameworks.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersRutherglen, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What M-Four does
M-Four (Momentum 4 Ltd) is a Glasgow-based social housing consultancy founded by Dave Falla, formerly Head of Asset Planning at a major UK social housing provider where he led a £230m asset management programme. The firm delivers technical advisory services to Scottish social housing associations, local authorities, and public sector landlords — including stock condition surveys, EPC assessments, fire risk assessments, retrofit and decarbonisation planning, EES:ABS programme delivery, feasibility studies, district heating advisory, and grant funding support.
Operationally, M-Four has accumulated approximately 20,000 property surveys, 15,000 EPC assessments, and 15,000 energy efficiency improvement records, deploying digital survey capture platforms and Power BI dashboards to give housing clients asset-level data analytics. Its delivery team includes a DEA Supervisor and a PhD-level retrofit lead, supporting PAS 2035-compliant deep retrofit work alongside traditional stock surveying.
The firm earns revenue through professional services contracts, framework agreements, and grant-funded programme delivery. Notable mandates include the £4,570,547 LCITP award (February 2020) — the single largest award under the programme, for the North Glasgow Homes heat network — the PfH Fire Safety Framework appointment (June 2021), and a £400k four-year position on the Procurement Hub Strategic Asset Management Services Framework (January 2023). Customers include North Glasgow Homes, North Ayrshire Council, Dundee City Council, and housing associations Bield, Trust, Southside, Loreburn, and Viewpoint.
M-Four firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- M-Four
- Legal name
- Momentum 4 Ltd.
- Website
- https://m-four.org
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- M-Four (Momentum 4 Ltd) is a Glasgow-based consultancy delivering stock condition surveys, EPCs, fire risk assessments, retrofit advisory, and grant-funded programme management to Scottish social housing associations and local authorities, with recent expansion into UK mainland public sector via procurement frameworks.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
M-Four industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Social Housing Consultancy
- NAICS
- Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)
- SIC
- Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)
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Where M-Four is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rutherglen
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
M-Four business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy services for housing providers including asset management strategy, stock condition surveys, fire risk assessments, feasibility studies, and retrofit planning delivered on a project and programme basis.
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Assessments: Qualified Domestic Energy Assessors complete EPC assessments across all property types and rating levels, with portfolio-level data structured for analysis and reporting, integrated into wider asset management programmes.
- EES:ABS Programme Delivery Support: End-to-end delivery support for Scottish Government-funded energy efficiency programmes covering programme planning, property identification, survey delivery, contractor coordination, quality assurance, and compliance reporting.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
M-Four product offering
Product offeringCore offering
M-Four is a Glasgow-based, data-driven social housing consultancy that helps housing associations, local authorities, and private landlords understand and improve their housing stock. Its core services cover stock condition surveys, asset management strategy, retrofit and decarbonisation planning, fire risk assessments, energy performance certificates (EPCs), EES:ABS programme delivery, feasibility studies, and grant funding support. The firm combines on-site surveying with digital data capture and Power BI dashboards to deliver evidence-based housing investment advice.
Product overview
M-Four is a data-driven social housing consultancy offering a comprehensive, interconnected suite of services built on high-quality housing data, technical expertise, and strategic asset planning. The core offering consists of Retrofit & Decarbonisation, Stock Condition Surveys, Asset Management Strategy, EES: Area Based Schemes, Feasibility Studies, Fire Risk Assessments, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), and Energy Efficiency Consultancy — all connected so that survey data informs asset strategy, asset strategy shapes retrofit planning, and retrofit planning aligns with funding programmes. Supporting services include Fire Safety Consultancy, Grant Funding Support, and District Heating Consultancy. The portfolio is delivered through experienced teams including qualified Domestic Energy Assessors, Elmhurst-accredited Retrofit Coordinators, and certified fire safety assessors, with services aligned to PAS 2035, SHQS, EESSH, and Scottish Government funding requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Stock Condition Surveys
Quantifiable outcome
- LED lightbulb installation during EPC assessments led to 25% increase in EESSH passes across client's stock
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use M-Four
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
M-Four technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
M-Four partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Procurement HubcoreM-Four appointed to the Strategic Asset Management Services Framework commencing January 2023, valued at £400k over four years. Covers UK mainland and enables Procurement Hub members to access M-Four's EPC assessments, asset management, energy efficiency, fire safety, and grant funding consultancy services.
- Procurement for Housing (PfH)coreM-Four appointed via the PfH Fire Safety Consultancy Framework to deliver PAS79 compliant Fire Risk Assessments, FRA reviews, fire door audits and fire safety consultancy for housing association clients.
- Scottish Government (Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme)coreM-Four supported North Glasgow Homes in securing £4,570,547 LCITP funding for communal air source heat pumps in six high-rise tower blocks - the single-biggest award under the programme. M-Four developed the investment-grade business case.
- Elmhurst EnergycoreAll M-Four energy assessors are certified by Elmhurst Energy, ensuring professional energy assessments, modelling, and EPC lodgements meet required standards. M-Four team members have achieved or are pursuing Elmhurst-accredited Retrofit Coordinator qualifications.
- North Ayrshire CouncilcoreM-Four appointed by North Ayrshire Council to assist in delivery of EES:ABS programme. Works closely with residents to carry out energy efficiency surveys, determine eligibility, and appoint low carbon energy service providers for installation under M-Four supervision.
- Community Development ScotlandminorReferral partner for residents seeking information about energy efficiency funding schemes. Community Development Scotland provides additional scheme information and arranges appointments with M-Four's surveyor team.
- North Glasgow HomescoreLong-standing client partner for whom M-Four has delivered multiple projects including asset surveys, EPC assessments, fire safety consultancy, and health & wellbeing assessments. M-Four developed investment-grade business case for their heat network project.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
M-Four competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Changeworks: Scotland-based energy efficiency and housing decarbonisation charity/consultancy delivering fuel poverty programmes, retrofit advice, and energy assessments — directly comparable Scottish services and policy focus.
Direct peers
- Bailey Partnership: Building surveying and asset management consultancy serving UK social housing providers with stock condition, decarbonisation, and refurbishment planning services — direct competitor in the same niche.
- Ridge and Partners LLP: Multi-discipline surveying and engineering consultancy with a substantial social housing surveying practice, competing for stock condition and asset management framework work.
- Pennington Choices: UK building surveying and fire safety consultancy specialising in social housing stock condition surveys, fire risk assessments, and asset management — directly comparable service mix and client base to M-Four.
- Michael Dyson Associates: Independent property consultancy providing stock condition surveys, energy assessments, and asset management services to UK housing associations and local authorities — highly comparable in offering and customer base.
- Arcus Consulting LLP: UK housing asset management and building surveying consultancy delivering stock condition, EPC, retrofit, and compliance services to housing associations and local authorities.
- Sustain UK: UK building surveying and sustainability consultancy providing stock condition surveys, EPCs, and retrofit coordination for social housing providers.
Broad incumbents
- JLL Residential Advisory: Global real estate services firm with a residential and living-sector practice that advises housing associations and developers on asset strategy and valuation — broader scope but overlapping customers.
- Savills (UK Housing Consultancy): Global real estate adviser with a substantial UK housing consultancy practice offering stock surveying, asset advisory, and ESG services to registered providers — broader portfolio but overlapping client base.
- WSP Housing and Residential: Global engineering and advisory consultancy with a UK housing practice covering asset management, retrofit, and decarbonisation strategy — competes for large multi-region social housing mandates.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
M-Four social profiles
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M-Four leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
M-Four funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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M-Four M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about M-Four
What does M-Four do?
M-Four is a Glasgow-based, data-driven social housing consultancy that helps housing associations, local authorities, and private landlords understand and improve their housing stock. Its core services cover stock condition surveys, asset management strategy, retrofit and decarbonisation planning, fire risk assessments, energy performance certificates (EPCs), EES:ABS programme delivery, feasibility studies, and grant funding support. The firm combines on-site surveying with digital data capture and Power BI dashboards to deliver evidence-based housing investment advice.
Is M-Four a public or private company?
M-Four is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was M-Four founded?
M-Four was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is M-Four based?
M-Four is headquartered in Rutherglen, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does M-Four make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Consultancy Services are the primary driver. The others are energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Assessments and EES:ABS Programme Delivery Support.
Who are M-Four's main competitors?
Changeworks is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Bailey Partnership, Ridge and Partners LLP, Pennington Choices, Michael Dyson Associates, Arcus Consulting LLP and Sustain UK. Broad incumbents are JLL Residential Advisory, Savills (UK Housing Consultancy) and WSP Housing and Residential.
Does M-Four have an API?
No public API is recorded for M-Four.
What industry is M-Four in?
M-Four's product category is Social Housing Consultancy. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGALAC, Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts). Its NAICS code is 5617 and its SIC code is 7340.