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Formed initially of three existing, very experienced practices of Boxall Sayer, Denley King and Fletcher McNeill, our roots go back to the nineteenth century.

BAQUS is a Construction Consultancy group operating across the UK and with partners internationally with experience in every sector of the construction industry BAQUS is a Construction Consultancy group regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) operating across the UK with experience in every sector of the construction industry. In 2008, Baqus Group were joined by Sworn King & Partners of Oxford and in July 2009 by the Nigel Rose Group of London and Wokingham. Our history has been prolific, being commissioned for some of the most significant buildings of each generation. Today, we are at the cutting edge of our profession; award-winning, forward-looking and striving for continued success.

05/10/2026

Poor project information can quickly become an expensive problem. Clear drawings, coordinated specifications and defined responsibilities help reduce rework, delays and disputes, giving project teams greater certainty and stronger decision-making throughout delivery.

02/10/2026

Building more than buildings: our focus on Social Value this October

The value created by construction should extend far beyond the completed building.

For BAQUS, social value is about considering the wider impact of the work we do, on the people who use the places we help create, the communities surrounding them, our colleagues and the wider environment.

And for organisations working in the public sector, social value is becoming an increasingly important part of procurement.

From January 2027, the Government’s new PPN 026 Social Value Model will apply to qualifying central government procurements worth £1m or more. The revised model places a greater focus on creating good jobs, fair working conditions, developing skills and providing opportunities for people within local communities.

For project teams and suppliers, this reinforces the importance of considering social value from the outset: building meaningful, achievable outcomes into procurement and project delivery rather than treating them as an addition later in the process.

Across our own work, this thinking can take many forms: engaging positively with local communities, supporting employment and skills, encouraging more sustainable design and construction decisions, reducing environmental impact and helping clients consider long-term value alongside immediate project priorities.

At BAQUS, we remain committed to embedding social value into the way we work, helping to create positive, lasting outcomes for our clients, communities and the wider built environment.

01/10/2026

Progress continues at La Grande Mare Golf & Country Club, with the latest site inspection showing strong momentum across a number of key workstreams.

Mechanical and electrical works are progressing well, with first-fix M&E installations continuing across the site and insulation works now underway to the ductwork. Works around the main entrance are also moving forward as the internal spaces continue to take shape.

Elsewhere, pipework to the pool outlets is now complete, while the shotcrete works have been completed to form the pool structure. In the basement, plinths are being formed in preparation for the installation of plant and associated equipment.

Externally, the building continues to develop visibly, with granite stonework progressing across the façades. Window frames are being constructed for the elevations, alongside the ongoing installation of glazing, helping to bring the external envelope closer to completion.

BAQUS is supporting the project through our Clerks of Works and Quality Adviser services, providing independent site inspections and helping to monitor the quality of workmanship as the redevelopment progresses.

28/09/2026

The summer holidays may have got in the way of us sharing this one sooner, but some project milestones are definitely worth coming back to.

We’re delighted to see works finally commence on site at Pelham Crescent and Pelham Arcade in Hastings, following what has been a journey almost 10 years in the making.

This is a complex and important heritage project, with works including new waterproofing above the historic sandstone vaults, improved drainage, reconstruction of sections of the carriageway and footways, repairs to historic features and associated infrastructure improvements.

BAQUS is proud to have supported the project through its development and to see this important milestone reached after many years of planning, collaboration and technical work.

Read the full press release from Hastings Borough Council here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yFBdQ0

25/09/2026

Approved Fire Safety Document B changes take effect in England on 30 September 2026, including second-stair guidance for affected residential buildings. Understanding the design, cost and programme implications early can help project teams manage compliance with greater certainty.

23/09/2026

Progress continues at Les Ozouets, with works advancing across the main building, PAC Building, Construction Building and external areas.

Within the main building, the final section of parapet adjacent to the PAC is now complete, while external wall cladding continues to the south and west elevations. Window installation is progressing across all elevations, with external trims now being fitted and internal window protection underway across all floors.

Internally, steel encasement continues on the second floor, with some first-floor areas also being revisited. Partition installation is progressing across the ground, first and second floors, with sections now being jointed. M&E first fix continues across all levels, alongside ongoing MVHR ductwork installation. All wall sections to the exam store metal-clad walls have now been installed, while passive fire protection works continue across the site, with the first areas closed out for review and sign-off.

At the PAC Building, discussions continue around breaking into the final sections, with the programme to be agreed. Rear car park works have now started, with ground levels being reduced.

The Construction Building is also progressing, with final roof layers being installed. Fire protection boarding continues across the ground and first floors, alongside SFS framing to all elevations. Intumescent painting remains ongoing, while external CP board and jointing are being installed across the elevations. Window installation is also progressing within the saw-tooth roof sections.

Externally, cabling from the transformers to the switch panel continues, with final terminations still to be completed. The lower-level car park retaining wall is now around 50% complete, while paving and permeable surfacing are being installed within the main car park. Works also continue around the Motorcycle Bay in preparation for the next retaining wall section, and the rear meadow area is being levelled.

BAQUS is pleased to continue supporting the coordinated delivery of this important project.

21/09/2026

A condition survey does more than identify defects. It can also help shape capital expenditure forecasts by providing the evidence needed to plan future investment with greater confidence.

By assessing the condition, remaining service life and likely maintenance or replacement needs of key building elements, owners can prioritise expenditure over the short, medium and long term.

This can help distinguish urgent works from those that can be planned, support more realistic budget forecasting and reduce reliance on reactive maintenance.

For portfolios and complex estates, regularly updated condition data can also inform wider asset strategies and investment priorities.

At BAQUS, we use building condition insight to help clients turn property data into practical, costed plans for maintaining and improving their assets.

18/09/2026

Planned maintenance should do more than schedule repairs. It should help property owners understand where investment is needed, when it is needed and how it supports the long-term performance of an asset.

A structured Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy combines condition data, expected service life, risk and cost to create a prioritised programme of works.

This allows owners to address emerging issues before they become major defects, coordinate expenditure over several years and reduce the disruption and uncertainty associated with reactive maintenance.

The most effective plans are also regularly reviewed, ensuring priorities remain aligned with changing building condition, budgets and operational needs.

BAQUS helps clients turn building condition data into practical maintenance strategies that support better budgeting, asset performance and long-term value.

15/09/2026

We were delighted to join our long-standing partner Whitbread and the wider project team in Brighton to mark the topping out of the new Premier Inn Brighton City Centre (Seafront).

It was great to be on site with Whitbread, principal contractor Gilbert-Ash, Cu***ng Group, the design team at Axiom, HTS and Thornley and Lumb to recognise the collaboration, planning and technical expertise involved in reaching this stage.

With construction continuing towards the hotel’s planned opening in early 2028, BAQUS is proud to support the delivery of another significant Whitbread project and to continue a long-established working relationship built around practical advice, strong project management and successful delivery.

14/09/2026

Design change is a normal part of construction, but under the Building Safety regime it must be managed with greater discipline.

For higher-risk building projects in England, changes to approved documents are treated as controlled changes and must be assessed and recorded in the project’s change control process.

Some changes are notifiable and must be reported to the Building Safety Regulator before related work begins. Major changes require formal BSR approval, and affected work cannot proceed until that approval is received.

Effective change control therefore means more than updating drawings. Teams need to understand the compliance impact, maintain clear records and keep affected project information aligned.

Managing change early and systematically can reduce regulatory risk, avoid disruption and support a clearer route through project delivery.

At BAQUS, we help clients navigate change with clear, coordinated advice that supports compliance, manages risk and keeps projects moving.

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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01243 792 220

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http://www.baqus.co.uk/

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