Independent property consultancy GBR Phoenix Beard has expanded its building consultancy division with the addition of Michael Brown as a director. Mr Brown joins from Knight Frank where he was head of the building consultancy team in Birmingham for 5 ½ years. He brings over 20 years’ experience in building surveying for clients across a diverse range of industry sectors including fund management, automotive retail, marine, manufacturing, defence, health and education. His track record in office, industrial and retail developments across the UK offers a good fit with GBR Phoenix Beard’s expanding client base.
Michael will play a key role in developing GBR Phoenix Beard’s building consultancy services across the London and Birmingham offices, and will work closely with the management team to grow this part of the business.
Speaking about his new role, Michael said: “I am delighted to be joining such a progressive firm – the GBR Phoenix Beard brand is highly regarded in the property market. This new role will involve me working with colleagues from the across the business, and I’m looking forward to the new opportunities this will bring.”
Simon Farrant, Managing Director of GBR Phoenix Beard added: “Michael’s experience expands our ability to support our clients’ building surveying needs. We are delighted to welcome him on board and his move here is indicative of our commitment to expanding this key part of the business.”
Building consultancy is one of GBR Phoenix Beard’s core services, which include project management, project monitoring, development appraisals, planned maintenance, dilapidations and refurbishment programmes.