Independent BEMS cost assurance services supporting commercial building projects

Independent Cost Assurance for Building Energy Management Systems

BEMS Cost Assurance Limited provides specialist estimating, cost assurance and peer review services for Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) across the UK. We help contractors, developers and project teams improve cost certainty, reduce commercial risk, and make informed procurement decisions.

Independent. Technical. Defensible.


We are not system installers.

We are not tied to manufacturers.

We exist to provide impartial commercial and technical review of BEMS scope and pricing.

Our Services

We provide focused, high-value consultancy services designed to support BEMS procurement, delivery and governance.

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Estimating & Cost Planning

We prepare structured BEMS cost estimates based on specifications, drawings and points schedules, providing clear cost build-ups, assumptions and commercial insight.


Typical outputs include:

  • Detailed cost breakdowns
  • Scope and inclusion reviews
  • Assumptions and exclusions schedules
  • Risk commentary


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Independent Peer Review

Our peer review service provides independent assessment of BEMS contractor proposals, helping clients identify pricing risk, scope gaps and commercial exposure.


Our reviews assess:

  • Scope completeness
  • Pricing logic and methodology
  • Commercial robustness
  • Risk and exclusion positions


Reports are structured, defensible and suitable for procurement and governance use.

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Consultancy & Advisory Support

We provide targeted advisory support to project teams at critical decision points, including:

  • Procurement strategy input
  • Tender return support
  • Scope clarification
  • Value engineering without performance compromise


Why Choose BEMS Cost Assurance

We focus exclusively on Building Energy Management Systems. This specialist approach allows us to deliver deeper technical and commercial insight than generalist consultancies.

Our clients choose us because we provide:

  • Independent, impartial review
  • Specialist BEMS expertise
  • Clear, structured reporting
  • Commercially focused analysis
  • Low-volume, high-quality delivery


True Independence Matters

Many organisations involved in BEMS also design, install or maintain systems.


We do not.


BEMS Cost Assurance Limited operates independently of suppliers and contractors, allowing us to deliver unbiased commercial and technical assessment focused solely on our client’s interests.

Who We Support

We work with organisations across the UK construction sector, including:

  • BEMS Specialist Contractors
  • Mechanical and electrical contractors
  • Consultants and professional teams
  • Asset owners and operators

Whether supporting a single tender review or providing ongoing advisory input, we tailor our service to suit project scale and risk profile.

Our Approach

Our work follows a structured, transparent methodology:


1 . Scope Review – Understand requirements and documentation

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2 . Technical Assessment – Review BEMS design intent and system approach

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3 . Commercial Analysis – Evaluate pricing, assumptions and risk

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4 . Reporting – Deliver clear, actionable findings

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5 . Client Support – Discuss outcomes and next steps

This ensures consistent, defensible outputs on every engagement.

Our Approach

Our work follows a structured, transparent methodology:

  1. Scope Review – Understand requirements and documentation
  2. Technical Assessment – Review BEMS design intent and system approach
  3. Commercial Analysis – Evaluate pricing, assumptions and risk
  4. Reporting – Deliver clear, actionable findings
  5. Client Support – Discuss outcomes and next steps

This ensures consistent, defensible outputs on every engagement.

Speak to a Specialist

If you require independent BEMS cost assurance, peer review or estimating support, contact us to discuss your project requirements.

Testimonials

“BEMS Cost Assurance provided an independent peer review of our controls package that highlighted several commercial and scope risks we would otherwise have missed. Their structured reporting and clear recommendations gave us confidence going into contract award and helped strengthen our procurement position.”

UK Developer

Commercial Manager

“The level of technical and commercial detail provided by BEMS Cost Assurance was excellent. Their review helped validate pricing assumptions, identify coordination gaps and improve overall cost certainty. The process was professional, transparent and easy to integrate into our internal approvals.”

Main Contractor

Project Commercial Lead

“The estimating support we received from BEMS Cost Assurance significantly improved the clarity and structure of our BEMS submission. Their independent input helped refine our scope coverage and commercial presentation, strengthening our tender response.”

Estimating Manager

M&E Contractor