Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Quantity Surveying Services Scotland
Established in 1970, we are one of Scotland's leading privately owned Quantity Surveying practices with over 50 years of expertise in cost and procurement advice. Our Edinburgh and Glasgow-based team of professionals delivers tailored quantity surveying services to commercial, retail, and leisure sectors across the UK. With a philosophy rooted in accurate early cost advice and proactive problem-solving, we specialise in making complex projects viable through strategic cost management. Our directors bring decades of experience in construction cost planning, contractor selection, and project coordination, serving clients from initial concept to final account settlement.We prioritise client aspirations while maintaining rigorous financial controls, ensuring projects meet both budgetary and programme requirements. Our reputation for technical excellence and client-focused service has been built through consistent delivery of value-driven solutions across high-profile developments nationwide.
Services
Construction Cost Planning
Contractor Selection
Procurement Advice
Tender Documentation
Cost Management
Project Coordination
Employers Agent
Final Account Preparation
Value Management
Contract Administration
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialist quantity surveying experience across Scotland
- Our team includes directors with 30+ years' experience in complex project delivery
- We provide tailored cost management solutions for commercial, retail and leisure sectors
- Our proactive approach prevents budget overruns through early cost forecasting
- We maintain technical excellence with continuous professional development
Services
Construction Cost Planning
We prepare detailed cost plans from project inception through design development. Our expertise ensures budgets align with client aspirations while maintaining financial viability. With 50 years' experience, we provide accurate forecasting that prevents costly overruns during construction phases.
Contractor Selection
Our procurement specialists advise on contractor shortlists and tender evaluations. We recommend suitable contractors based on project requirements, ensuring competitive pricing and quality delivery across Edinburgh and Glasgow developments.
Procurement Advice
We determine optimal procurement routes considering client priorities and project specifics. Our advice covers contract selection and tendering procedures, drawing on extensive experience with various procurement models across Scotland's construction sector.
Tender Documentation
We prepare comprehensive tender and contract documentation in collaboration with design teams. Our documentation incorporates client requirements and legal considerations, ensuring clarity and compliance for projects throughout the UK.
Construction Cost Control
We provide ongoing cost monitoring and financial reporting throughout construction. Our monthly reports track expenditures against budgets, ensuring projects maintain financial control from inception to final account settlement.
People
Stuart Robinson
Director
With over 30 years' experience at CBA, Stuart specialises in complex projects requiring close client integration. He excels in managing large-scale developments up to 100M, ensuring optimal outcomes through proactive communication with design teams and clients.
Ian Differ
Director
Based in Glasgow, Ian combines private practice and contracting experience. He provides expert cost forecasting and procurement advice across multiple sectors, delivering successful projects through rigorous financial controls and negotiation expertise.
Bruce Cargill
Director
Bruce delivers tailored cost management solutions for high-profile projects across residential, commercial and public sectors. He focuses on client needs while identifying opportunities to maximise budget efficiency throughout project lifecycles.
Questions
What services do CBA offer?
We provide full quantity surveying services including cost planning, contractor selection, procurement advice, tender documentation, cost control and final account preparation across Scotland and the UK.
How long has CBA been operating?
We've been providing quantity surveying services since 1970, with our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices combining over 150 years of collective director experience.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on commercial, retail and leisure sectors, with extensive experience in office developments, residential schemes, hotel projects and public sector works across Scotland.
How do you tailor services to clients?
We customise our approach to meet specific project requirements, combining technical expertise with proactive communication to align cost management with client aspirations at every project stage.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, we serve clients throughout Scotland and the UK, delivering projects from Inverness to London with consistent quality and local market knowledge.
How do you ensure project success?
Through early cost advice, rigorous financial controls and proactive problem-solving, we prevent budget overruns while maintaining close collaboration with clients and design teams throughout project delivery.
