Business Details
Expert Building Faade Consultancy Services
Alan Brookes Consultants are qualified engineers and project managers with architectural expertise, boasting over four decades of experience in building envelopes and faades. Our specialists advise on glazing, curtain walling, rain screen cladding, and other systems, ensuring optimal performance and durability. We provide pre-construction and on-site consultancy, forensic architecture services, and project management for new builds and refurbishments. Our team has authored seminal industry texts, including Cladding of Buildings and The Building Envelope, which remain key references for architects and students. We combine technical precision with practical problem-solving to deliver cost-effective solutions for complex construction challenges.Our services span design coordination, material sourcing, compliance monitoring, and remedial works, tailored to meet client-specific requirements. We prioritise early-stage collaboration to align specifications with budget, performance, and sustainability goals. Our forensic approach to construction disputes involves intrusive inspections, material testing, and pragmatic resolutions. With a focus on education and innovation, we work across education, commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our meticulous attention to detail, from glass thermal performance to acoustic insulation standards.
Services
Faade Consultancy
Project Management
Forensic Architecture
Cladding Systems
Building Envelope Audit
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialist experience in building envelopes and faades.
- Our team authored definitive industry texts used by architects and students.
- We provide forensic architecture services for construction dispute resolution.
- Our project management covers new builds, refurbishments, and compliance.
- We combine technical expertise with cost-effective, client-focused solutions.
Services
Faade Consultancy
Our faade consultancy provides expert guidance on glazing, curtain walling, and cladding systems. We assess material performance, durability, and compliance with thermal and acoustic standards. Our team ensures specifications align with project budgets and sustainability goals while addressing complex technical challenges in new builds and refurbishments.
Project Management
We deliver comprehensive project management for building developments, including design coordination, subcontractor supervision, and compliance monitoring. Our services cover new builds, refurbishments, and remedial works, ensuring adherence to client requirements and industry standards throughout the construction lifecycle.
Forensic Architecture
Our forensic architecture services investigate construction failures and material defects. We conduct intrusive inspections, performance testing, and provide expert reports to resolve disputes. Our pragmatic approach identifies cost-effective solutions for complex building envelope issues in both existing and under-construction projects.
Building Envelope Audit
We audit building envelope systems to ensure compliance with thermal, acoustic, and weatherproofing standards. Our evaluations cover design intent, material specifications, and on-site execution, identifying risks and recommending improvements to enhance energy efficiency and structural integrity.
Glass Specification
Our specialists advise on high-performance glass solutions, balancing thermal insulation, solar gain, and light transmission requirements. We evaluate coatings, cavity widths, and fabrication methods to meet BREEAM standards while addressing safety concerns like nickel sulphide inclusions in toughened glass.
People
Alan Brookes
Principal Consultant
With over 40 years' experience in building envelopes, Alan Brookes is a chartered engineer and author of seminal texts on cladding systems. He specialises in faade consultancy, forensic architecture, and project management for complex construction projects across multiple sectors.
Patrick Hislop
Timber Consultant
Former Chief Architect at TRADA, Patrick Hislop provides expert advice on timber components, including high-performance windows, cladding, and engineered structures. He focuses on material durability, protective treatments, and composite designs integrating timber with steel and other materials.
Questions
What areas do Alan Brookes Consultants specialise in?
We specialise in building envelopes, façades, cladding systems, and forensic architecture for commercial, residential, and educational projects.
How does the consultancy handle construction disputes?
We conduct forensic investigations, material testing, and provide pragmatic solutions to resolve disputes through intrusive inspections and expert reporting.
Can you advise on glass performance requirements?
Yes, we specify high-performance glass balancing thermal insulation, solar gain, and safety standards, including nickel sulphide risk mitigation.
What project management services are offered?
We manage new builds, refurbishments, and remedial works, covering design coordination, subcontractor supervision, and compliance monitoring.
Do you work on listed buildings or heritage projects?
While not explicitly stated, our expertise in traditional and modern cladding systems enables adaptive reuse solutions for historic structures.
