JCA Consulting

13/10/2026

It's fantastic to see St Enodoc Hotel in Rock, Cornwall, featured in Supper Magazine, celebrating its transformation and the introduction of two new dining concepts by The Ainsworth Collection.

JCA Consulting is proud to have played a key role in this exciting hospitality project, providing Quantity Surveying and Employer's Agent services alongside the creative vision of our Interior Design Director, Eve Cullen-Cornes.

From the distinctive interiors and carefully curated finishes to the commercial management and delivery of the project, St Enodoc is a great example of how our integrated consultancy services can support hospitality developments from concept through to completion.

The result is a collection of beautifully considered spaces that reflect the character of their Cornish surroundings while creating memorable experiences for guests.

A wonderful project to have been involved in, and fantastic to see the finished spaces receiving industry recognition.

Read the full feature in Supper Magazine:

The Ainsworth Collection has announced the reopening of St Enodoc in Rock, Cornwall, with two new dining concepts.

12/10/2026

Can you refurbish a commercial building while it remains occupied?

In many cases, yes, but it requires careful planning.

The challenge is not simply completing the construction work. The building still needs to function safely for the people using it.

That may mean phasing the works, creating temporary access routes, separating construction areas, managing noise and dust or scheduling disruptive activities around the occupier's operations.

JCA has experience delivering projects within live and occupied environments across healthcare, education, commercial and other sectors.

Our Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying and Architectural teams can work together to consider both the construction requirements and the practical needs of the people who still have to use the building.

Getting those constraints into the project plan from the beginning can make a considerable difference to how smoothly the work is delivered.

09/10/2026

Seeing the St Enodoc Hotel featured in Hospitality Week is a proud moment for our team, whose work spanned both Quantity Surveying and Interior Design on this ambitious refurbishment for The Ainsworth Collection.

Eve Cullen-Cornes worked closely with Emma Ainsworth to create interiors full of character, texture and thoughtful detail, drawing inspiration from the hotel’s Cornish surroundings.

Alongside that creative work, our Quantity Surveying team managed costs, assessed changes and provided the commercial advice needed to support the client’s investment throughout the renovation.

Two different disciplines, both central to helping bring the vision to life.

Congratulations to Paul, Emma and everyone involved in this exciting new chapter for St Enodoc. We’re proud to have played our part.

Take a look inside St Enodoc in Hospitality Week:

The Rock hotel introduces two restaurants, new event spaces and refreshed bedrooms in the first phase of its redevelopment. Read the full story at Hospitali ...

07/10/2026

Principal Designer: CDM or Building Regulations: what’s the difference?

“Principal Designer” is now a title used under two different sets of regulations, but the roles and responsibilities are not the same.

Under the CDM Regulations, the Principal Designer manages and coordinates health and safety during the pre-construction phase.

Under the Building Regulations, the Principal Designer plans, manages and monitors design work, coordinating matters relating to Building Regulations compliance.

The same organisation can potentially fulfil both roles where it has the necessary competence, but they remain separate appointments with different responsibilities.

JCA can undertake both Principal Designer roles, helping clients understand which appointments their project requires and ensuring responsibilities are clear from the outset.

Simply appointing a “Principal Designer” does not necessarily mean both duties have been covered.

We explain the two roles, their key differences and what clients need to consider in our latest article:

The difference between a CDM Principal Designer and a Building Regulations Principal Designer? Understand the role and when you need both.

06/10/2026

Can a tenant challenge a dilapidations claim?

Yes. Receiving a Schedule of Dilapidations does not mean the tenant simply has to accept every item and the full value of the claim.

The schedule should be considered against the repairing and reinstatement obligations within the lease, as well as the actual condition of the property.

Individual items may be open to challenge because of the wording of the lease, the extent of the proposed work, the cost attributed to it or the landlord's intentions for the property.

JCA acts for commercial tenants in reviewing and negotiating dilapidations claims, using our building surveying expertise to establish where there is genuine liability and where items or costs may warrant challenge.

The headline figure is the starting point of the conversation, not necessarily the amount that will ultimately be payable.

05/10/2026

It’s great to see St Enodoc featured in Boutique Hotelier following its relaunch as part of The Ainsworth Collection.

The refurbishment has transformed this landmark hotel in Rock, Cornwall, introducing new dining, bar and event spaces while retaining the character and setting that make St Enodoc so special.

JCA Consulting has been proud to be part of the project, providing Quantity Surveying and Employer’s Agent services, with the interiors led by Emma Ainsworth alongside JCA’s Eve Cullen-Cornes.

A fantastic project and a brilliant result for everyone involved.

Read the full feature from Boutique Hotelier below:

St Enodoc hotel in Cornwall relaunched on July 27 under celebrity chef Paul Ainsworth and his wife Emma, who acquired the property last January

05/10/2026

What is a Building Regulations Principal Designer responsible for?

The Principal Designer is responsible for planning, managing and monitoring the design work during the design phase and coordinating matters relating to Building Regulations compliance.

That includes working with the wider design team to make sure designers understand their duties and that design work is coordinated appropriately.

It does not mean the Principal Designer personally designs every element or takes responsibility away from other designers. Each designer remains responsible for their own work and compliance.

JCA can undertake the Building Regulations Principal Designer role alongside our wider Building Consultancy and Architectural services, giving clients access to a team that understands both the regulatory requirements and the practical delivery of construction projects.

The important thing is to make the appointment early enough for the Principal Designer to have meaningful involvement in the design process.

28/09/2026

How long does a commercial building survey take?

It depends very much on the property.

The size and complexity of the building, its age and construction, the extent of the inspection and the access available will all affect how long a surveyor needs on site.

There is then the work that happens afterwards. Photographs and findings need to be reviewed, further information considered and the report properly prepared.

At JCA, we agree the scope and timescales with our clients at the outset and understand that commercial property transactions often have deadlines attached to them.

We will always work with those timescales where we can, but a survey needs sufficient time for both a thorough inspection and a properly considered report. The aim is not simply to produce it quickly, but to give the client information they can rely on when making their decision.

25/09/2026

What's the difference between a cost estimate, cost plan and tender price?

An early cost estimate gives an initial indication of likely project cost based on the information available at that stage.

As the design develops, a cost plan provides a more detailed breakdown and can be updated to track how design decisions are affecting the budget.

The tender price comes later, when contractors price the defined works as part of the procurement process.

The level of certainty therefore develops alongside the project.

JCA's Quantity Surveyors provide cost advice throughout this process, updating information as the design progresses so clients can see how their budget is developing rather than waiting until tenders arrive to discover the answer.

An early estimate is useful for making decisions, but it should never be mistaken for a fixed construction price.

24/09/2026

WE’RE GROWING OUR QUANTITY SURVEYING TEAM.

JCA Consulting has an established pipeline of current and forthcoming projects and we’re looking for an MRICS Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us.

You’ll work across a varied portfolio of projects, typically ranging from £1m to £20m, with opportunities across healthcare, residential development, new build, conversions, Higher-Risk Buildings and private development.

The role includes both pre- and post-contract services and the opportunity to work across Quantity Surveying, Employer’s Agent, Contract Administration and Project Management.

For the right candidate, there is also a clear pathway towards Associate Director, with the potential to progress within 12 months.

Newcastle-under-Lyme / Hybrid
MRICS essential

Find out more about joining JCA Consulting.

Full vacancy details: https://www.jcaconsulting.co.uk/senior-quantity-surveyor-staffordshire/