Business Details
Expert Construction Consultancy Services UK
Daniel Connal Partnership is a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with extensive expertise in project management, building surveying, health and safety compliance, and expert witness services. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, delivering tailored solutions across commercial, residential, education, and healthcare sectors. With offices in London, Colchester, and Norwich, we combine technical proficiency with proactive risk management to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.Our team of chartered professionals brings decades of industry experience, supported by accreditations in CDM 2015 regulations and fire risk assessments. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, transparent communication, and ability to navigate complex construction challenges. We maintain rigorous quality controls through ISO-aligned processes and ongoing staff training, ensuring compliance with evolving industry standards.
Services
Project Management
Building Surveying
Health & Safety
Expert Witness
Fire Risk Assessments
Highlights and features
- Chartered surveyors with 20+ years' industry experience
- Comprehensive CDM 2015 compliance support
- Proven track record in complex project delivery
- Tailored health & safety management solutions
- Rapid response to client requirements across UK sectors
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- RICS
- CABE
What people say
Exceptional work
Professional service
On time delivery
Value for money
Expert knowledge
Services
Project Management
Our project management services cover feasibility studies, contract administration, and employer's agent roles. We coordinate all project phases from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations while maintaining budgetary control. Our chartered surveyors implement risk mitigation strategies to guarantee timely delivery across commercial, residential, and public sector developments.
Health & Safety
We provide comprehensive CDM 2015 support including principal designer appointments, fire risk assessments, and construction phase planning. Our retained health & safety consultants offer site inspections, training programs, and documentation services to ensure regulatory compliance. This includes COSHH assessments, method statements, and safety audits across construction and commercial environments.
Building Surveying
Our building surveyors deliver dilapidation assessments, party wall advice, and access audits. Services include condition reports, defect analysis, and lifecycle costing for commercial and residential properties. We provide technical guidance for both new developments and heritage building renovations, ensuring compliance with current building regulations and accessibility standards.
Expert Witness
RICS-registered expert witnesses provide impartial evidence in construction disputes. We prepare detailed reports for adjudication, mediation, and litigation proceedings covering contract administration issues, building defects, and valuation matters. Our team includes chartered surveyors with specialist expertise in quantity surveying and building surveying disciplines.
Fire Risk Assessments
Comprehensive fire risk assessments conducted by accredited professionals ensure compliance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We identify hazards, evaluate evacuation procedures, and provide actionable recommendations for commercial premises. Services include documentation of fire safety measures and ongoing compliance support for construction and operational phases.
People
Robert Dale
Expert Witness
Chartered quantity and building surveyor with 20+ years' dispute resolution experience. RICS-registered expert witness specialising in contractual disagreements and construction claims.
Simon Jacklin
Expert Witness
Chartered building surveyor with 35 years' industry experience. Provides expert evidence in adjudication and litigation matters, specialising in building defects and contract administration issues.
John Read
Building Surveyor
Experienced chartered building surveyor specialising in contract administration and CDM compliance. Provides expert witness services for residential and commercial construction disputes.
Jonathan Dennis
Quantity Surveyor
Chartered quantity surveyor with expertise in construction claims and procurement. Specialises in cost management and contractual disputes across public and private sector projects.
Jon Rensink
Health & Safety Consultant
CDM specialist with extensive experience in construction health & safety management. Provides principal designer services and fire risk assessment support for complex developments.
Questions
What construction sectors do you work with?
We operate across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and social housing sectors with tailored solutions for each.
How do you ensure CDM 2015 compliance?
Through principal designer appointments, construction phase planning, and ongoing compliance audits conducted by accredited professionals.
Can you handle multi-million pound projects?
Yes, our team manages projects from £30,000 to £10m+ with scalable project management and risk mitigation strategies.
Do you provide nationwide services?
Based in London, Colchester, and Norwich, we deliver services across the UK with regional expertise in East Anglia.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 certification, RICS membership, and CABE accreditation for our professional standards.
How are disputes resolved?
Our RICS-registered expert witnesses provide impartial evidence through detailed reports and court testimony for dispute resolution.
