Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Consultancy Solutions
Established in 1947 by John W Gates and Fred Turner, Gates Consultants has evolved from its traditional Quantity Surveying roots to become a leading provider of professional construction services across the South and West of England. With three strategically located offices in Barnstaple, Bristol, and Plymouth, our firm combines nearly seven decades of industry experience with forward-thinking methodologies to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Our comprehensive service portfolio includes Chartered Quantity Surveying, Employers Agent responsibilities, Contract Administration, Project Management, and specialist Principal Designer roles, all underpinned by our RICS accreditation.We maintain a strong focus on client relationships, evidenced by our track record of repeat business and long-term partnerships. Our team of experts consistently demonstrates technical proficiency in cost planning, contract management, and dispute resolution, while our project management capabilities have successfully delivered complex schemes like Charlton Farm for Children's Hospice South West. Through continuous adaptation to industry standards such as CDM 2015 regulations and innovative contract frameworks like PPC 2000, we ensure our clients benefit from contemporary best practices while maintaining the integrity of our core values established over 75 years ago.
Services
Chartered Quantity Surveyors
Employers Agent
Contract Administration
Project Management
Bespoke Housing Projects
Legal Advice
Partnering Advice
Principal Designer
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of professional experience in construction consultancy
- Our team provides expert cost planning and contract administration services
- We offer RICS-accredited Quantity Surveying expertise
- We deliver projects across the South and West of England
- Our track record includes complex projects like Charlton Farm hospice
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Delivered on time
Within budget
High quality finish
Saved me the cost
Successful delivery
Services
Chartered Quantity Surveyors
Our RICS-accredited Quantity Surveyors provide expert cost planning and financial control throughout construction projects. We help clients establish realistic budgets, identify cost risks, and implement value engineering solutions. With over 75 years of industry experience, we ensure transparent cost reporting and contractual compliance while maintaining project quality standards.
Project Management
We deliver comprehensive project management services from initial concept through to completion. Our team coordinates multidisciplinary professionals, manages procurement processes, and ensures timely delivery within budget parameters. Recent successes include managing the 4.5m Charlton Farm hospice project, demonstrating our capability with complex, high-value schemes.
Contract Administration
Our Contract Administration service ensures proper implementation of building contracts while maintaining impartial decision-making. We manage contractual obligations between employers and contractors, administer payment schedules, and resolve disputes through our deep understanding of construction law and industry-standard contract forms.
Principal Designer
As Principal Designers, we coordinate health and safety aspects during design phases. Our CDM 2015 experts ensure compliance through risk assessments, design coordination, and safety file preparation. This service helps clients meet legal obligations while maintaining project efficiency and worker safety.
Legal Advice
We provide specialist construction law services including contract selection, bespoke amendments, and dispute resolution. Our team advises on complex issues like contractor insolvency and acts as expert witnesses in arbitration proceedings, combining legal knowledge with practical construction industry experience.
People
Kevin Binmore
Managing Director
With extensive leadership experience, Kevin oversees strategic direction and operational excellence across all Gates Consultants' offices while maintaining active involvement in major client projects.
David Martin
Director
David manages key construction projects and provides expert Quantity Surveying services, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to ensure client satisfaction and project success.
Paul Richards
Director
Paul specialises in contract administration and project management, bringing technical expertise to complex construction schemes while maintaining strong client relationships.
Lynn Brooks
Principal Designer
As Principal Designer, Lynn ensures compliance with CDM regulations, coordinating health and safety aspects across projects while providing expert risk management solutions.
Alex Bunney
Employer's Agent
Alex acts as Employer's Agent on major schemes, managing contractual relationships and ensuring clients receive value for money through effective project oversight.
Questions
What construction services do you specialise in?
We specialise in Chartered Quantity Surveying, Employers Agent services, Contract Administration, Project Management, and Principal Designer roles for residential, commercial, and public sector projects.
How do you help clients stay within budget?
Our expert cost planning identifies risks early, while continuous budget monitoring and value engineering ensure projects remain financially controlled throughout all development stages.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate from three offices in Barnstaple, Bristol, and Plymouth, serving clients across the South and West of England.
How do you handle contract disputes?
Our RICS-accredited team provides expert contractual advice, including dispute resolution, claims management, and adjudication support to minimise project impacts.
What project management approach do you use?
We employ proactive management from project inception, coordinating professionals and procurement processes to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget, as demonstrated at Charlton Farm.
