Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Construction Consultancy Services Kent
Established in 1954, Playle & Partners LLP has delivered construction and property advisory services for over seven decades. Our multi-disciplinary team of chartered professionals specialises in architecture, building surveying, project management, and CDM consultancy. With hands-on leadership from partner-led teams, we provide end-to-end project delivery from inception to completion. Our expertise spans public and private sectors, with a particular focus on education, healthcare, residential, and community infrastructure projects. We maintain rigorous quality control through APM-certified project management methodologies and RICS-compliant cost consultancy services.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through BIM Level 2 implementation and participation in the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge. The practice combines technical excellence with proactive stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with client objectives throughout the project lifecycle. Our monitoring surveying services for financial institutions reflect our reputation for impartial expert assessment. With offices in Sidcup, we serve clients across Kent and Greater London while maintaining national project capabilities.
Services
Project Management
Cost Consultancy
Building Surveying
Architecture
CDM Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- 70 years of continuous operation as construction consultants
- Multi-disciplinary team with RICS and APM certified professionals
- Proven expertise in JCT and NEC contract administration
- BIM Level 2 implementation for accurate project costing
- Active participant in RIBA's sustainability initiative
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge
What people say
Skills and experience
Diverse disciplines
Public sector delivery
Career engagement
Interactive approach
Services
Project Management
Our APM-certified project managers deliver complex construction schemes from inception to handover. We specialise in JCT and NEC contract administration, maintaining golden thread documentation throughout. With expertise in educational, healthcare, and commercial developments, we ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality parameters while managing health and safety risks through CDM compliance.
Cost Consultancy
RICS-compliant cost management services covering feasibility studies, BIM-enabled quantity take-offs, and life cycle costing. We provide independent monitoring for financial institutions and insurance reinstatement assessments. Our iTWO CostX implementation ensures accurate cost forecasting and real-time budget adjustments across all project phases.
Building Surveying
Comprehensive building surveying services including party wall resolutions, condition assessments, and maintenance strategies. Our RICS-registered surveyors offer expert advice on listed building conversions, disability access adaptations, and property reinstatement valuations for insurance purposes.
Architecture
RIBA-chartered architects delivering sustainable design solutions across education, residential, and community sectors. We specialise in BIM-integrated design processes and heritage building adaptations. Our services cover all RIBA stages from concept design to post-occupancy evaluation.
CDM Consultancy
Principal Designer services ensuring CDM 2015 compliance across public and private sector projects. We manage pre-construction health and safety information, compile statutory documentation, and coordinate risk mitigation strategies for complex developments.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and community infrastructure projects.
Do you handle listed building projects?
Yes, our architects have extensive experience with listed building adaptations and heritage conservation.
Can you manage large-scale developments?
Our team delivers projects of all sizes, from small adaptations to multi-million pound schemes.
Are you BIM Level 2 compliant?
Yes, we fully implement BIM processes for accurate cost estimation and project coordination.
Do you offer monitoring surveying services?
We provide independent monitoring for financial institutions across various development sectors.
How do you ensure project compliance?
Through RICS guidelines, CDM 2015 regulations, and APM-certified project management frameworks.
