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Cost certainty for Bristol’s landmark sustainable office

EQ is a new commercial office building designed with sustainability, wellbeing and technology at its core. When complete, it will offer 200,000 ft² of workspace with some of the largest floorplates in the city. It also provides 20,000 ft² of amenities including a rooftop bar, a 50-seat auditorium, a business lounge and a fitness suite. But a project of this scale comes with challenges. That is where we came in.

Client

CEG

Sectors

Commercial property

Services

Cost management and quantity surveying

Our part in the project

We provided full cost consultancy services from RIBA Stages 1 to 7. We gave the client cost certainty from the earliest stage, making sure design ambition matched the budget.

We managed the tender process and ran a two-stage procurement strategy. That meant we could test the market early, then negotiate openly with the preferred contractor. The result was a contract sum agreed through transparent, open-book discussions and a clear route to delivery.

The value we added

Balanced sustainability targets (BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, EPC A) with cost efficiency.
Supported Bristol City Council’s district heating connection within budget.
Controlled costs on future-focused features such as smart tech, air quality sensors and touch-free systems.

By managing costs with precision, we gave the client confidence to invest in a landmark building that sets new standards for wellbeing and sustainability in Bristol.

Our part in the project

We provided full cost consultancy services from RIBA Stages 1 to 7. We gave the client cost certainty from the earliest stage, making sure design ambition matched the budget.

The value we added

Balanced sustainability targets (BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, EPC A) with cost efficiency.
Supported Bristol City Council’s district heating connection within budget.
Controlled costs on future-focused features such as smart tech, air quality sensors and touch-free systems.

By managing costs with precision, we gave the client confidence to invest in a landmark building that sets new standards for wellbeing and sustainability in Bristol.