Building Consultancy Services in the UAE

Savills is a leading building consultancy in the UAE, providing independent oversight, cost management and quality assurance to help investors and developers reduce risk across construction and development projects.

Independent Project Oversight

Independent project monitoring and cost consultancy for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Project Planning

Consultancy from initial feasibility through to design and delivery establishing the cost structures and project framework your development needs.

Project Delivery

Independent oversight throughout construction, protecting client interests and ensuring quality, cost and programme are maintained at every stage.

Asset Due Diligence

Professional building surveys and technical assessments giving you the confidence to acquire, finance and optimise property assets.

Project Expertise Across the UAE

From luxury residential villas and commercial fit-outs through to large-scale mixed-use developments, our building consultancy teams are based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, delivering projects across all seven emirates and the wider GCC.

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Our Services

Specialist services covering every phase of your project, from initial feasibility through to handover and commissioning.

Project Feasibility Studies

Evaluate project viability with cost analysis, timeline planning and risk assessment.

Budget Development & Cost Planning

Establish realistic project budgets with detailed cost breakdowns and contingency planning.

Construction Oversight & Monitoring

Daily site supervision ensuring compliance with specifications, quality standards and safety protocols.

Quality Assurance & Inspections

Systematic inspections and testing to ensure workmanship meets specifications.

Defect Management 

Coordinate defect identification, contractor remediation and sign-off during defect liability period.

Technical Due Diligence

Fully understand the present and future condition and capability of the building structure, fabric and services.

Contract Services

Fully understand contractual obligations and challenges and identify solutions before issues escalate.

Design Management

Coordinate architects, engineers and consultants to ensure design quality and buildability.

Tender Management

Prepare tender documentation, evaluate contractor submissions and negotiate contracts.

Progress Tracking & Reporting

Regular reporting on schedule, budget, quality and risk with proactive issue resolution.

Contract Administration

Manage contractor payments, variations, extensions of time and claims in accordance with contract terms.

Handover & Commissioning

Manage handover process including as-built documentation, warranties and operational training.  

Fit Out Management

We marry our creativity with pragmatism to help you achieve the space you envision on time and on budget.  

Reinstatement Cost Assessment

During renewal of building insurance policies or claims, we estimate the reinstatement cost based on our extensive database and experience.




How We Work

A structured three-step approach to every building consultancy instruction.

STEP 1

Plan
& Prepare

We align on our goals, establish project scope and assemble the team with clear governance and success criteria.

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STEP 2

Monitor
& Control

Our project managers provide daily construction supervision, progress monitoring and proactive risk management throughout delivery.

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STEP 3

Deliver
& Support

We manage defect rectification, commission systems and coordinate smooth handover with comprehensive documentation.

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Meet Our Team

The building consultants behind every client brief.

Simon Denham

Head of BPC and Transactional Services

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Stuart Healey

Commercial Director | Building & Projects Consultancy

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Max Hughes

Head of Project Management Middle East

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Luke Hutchins

Director | UAE Account Management

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Case Studies

A selection of recent project experience.

Market Insights

Discover the latest research, market trends and insights from our experts.

Talk to Our Team

Whether you have a live project or an early-stage brief, our teams in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are ready to help.