Building Surveying
An assessment tells you what your building needs. Kirkwood's Building Surveying discipline gets it done - carrying projects from findings through to completed, certified works, with one accountable team throughout.
Project Management
End-to-end management of remediation and building works: programme, budget, risk and stakeholder coordination, from inception to handover. Because we performed or understand the assessment behind the works, nothing is lost in translation between the report and the site
Contract Administration
Formal administration of building contracts: managing the contract between client and contractor, valuations, instructions, progress certification and completion. Clients get independent, professional oversight that protects their position throughout the works.
Procurement and Tendering
Specification, tender documentation, contractor selection and tender evaluation — designed around the works your building actually needs. We help clients secure the right contractor at the right price, with a scope that stands up to scrutiny.
EWS1 Sign-Off
The EWS1 form allows owners to confirm to lenders, valuers and buyers that an external wall system has been assessed by a suitable expert. We investigate and identify external wall materials, build the through-wall construction schedule, and provide EWS1 sign-off — unlocking mortgages, sales and re-financing for affected buildings.
Drone & LiDAR Surveys
Our specialist survey capability sits within Building Surveying: drone inspection of facades, roofs and hard-to-reach elevations, and LiDAR capture accurate to 2mm with CAD/BIM-ready outputs.
Why This Matters
Most consultancies stop at the report. Pairing Building Surveying with Fire Engineering and Fire Risk Management means our clients have a single route from 'what's wrong?' to 'it's fixed and certified' — shorter programmes, clearer accountability, and no gaps between advisers.