The practice was formed in 1987 , at that time predominantly providing cost consultancy within the leisure sector of the construction market.
Since that time, the practice has expanded in its experience base across all sectors of the construction field and can demonstrate full understanding of the financial management tools and construction requirements of projects as diverse as new primary schools, airport terminal buildings, cinemas and car production plants. The broad experience base contained within the practice provide a comprehensive understanding of the construction process that is vital in providing clients and funding organisations with accurate and reliable construction cost, contract and procurement advice.
Company director Jerry Thomas has worked on prestigious projects throughout the U.K., and also has international experience to draw upon.
Technical staff engaged by Smith Thomas Consult are fully qualified, and actively pursue continuing professional development through a fully monitored mixture of structured training and accredited seminars and presentations.
Our involvement on school and residential schemes with that have achieved BREEAM excellent ratings and more recently Passivhaus accreditation has allowed the practice to develop cost and expertise not only in the cost management but the full understanding of the construction methods and requirements of the foremost sustainable developments. Two of our most recent commissions have been on 2 of the first 3 primary schools to achieve Passivhaus accreditation in the UK.
Smith Thomas Consult has built up an enviable reputation for professional, efficient and accurate service standards ensuring that the highest levels of financial and procurement management, contractual protection, and expert construction cost and contract advice are provided for each and every client on each commission from inception to completion.
We retain a broad client base including various Local Authorities and a number of substantial private clients, and can proudly demonstrate a high rate of repeat business.