News

23.10.20

Professional Indemnity – A Consultants Promise

Professional indemnity (PI) insurance is an insurance policy that reputable consultants maintain to protect their clients and employees against loss, in the event that the level of service provided by them, falls below that which could have reasonably been expected from a competent professional.

03.09.20

Ben Golby on teams, Burnley and becoming five!

To celebrate reaching the ripe old age of five, in the blink of an eye, we thought it would be a good idea to share some thoughts!

01.09.20

Reminiscence – Birth of BC Bristol!

Ever wondered what it’s like to open up a new office all on your own? Then read on and re-live the experience with Ollie Folkes of Black Cat’s Bristol Office.

21.08.20

A chance to give back

James Dyson looks back on the last 5 years of Black Cat. As we approach our 5th Birthday I have taken a moment to consider what we have achieved in the last 5 years and, whilst I am incredibly proud of the business successes that we have experienced...

20.08.20

Another fantastic opportunity for the facade consultancy team

Another fantastic opportunity for the facade consultancy team to work with amazing clients Qbic Hotels on John Dalton House in Manchester where the contractor is making great progress.

18.07.20

Time to reflect

As Black Cat turns 5 years old, founding director Stephen Barnes reflects on his career in the commercial property industry. I walked into the office this morning for the first time in several months and since the start of lockdown...

01.06.20

Black Cat Building Consultancy appoints additional Director to Bristol office

Following continued support from amazing clients and an increasing number of large projects, Black Cat Building Consultancy has appointed another Director, Matt Garwood in their Bristol office.

12.03.20

Black Cat Continue to Expand in the Capital

Black Cat Building Consultancy are continuing to grow their London offering following continued success in Manchester and Bristol. Black Cat, who have taken offices adjacent to the iconic Borough Market, have recruited again from familiar grounds with two more Directors from CBRE who each offer a wealth of experience.

25.02.20

Epsilon Real Estate confirm acquisition of Park House, Leeds

Epsilon Real Estate Partners have confirmed the acquisition of Park House, a striking 20,000 sq ft mixed-use building overlooking Park Square in Leeds.

28.01.20

51 Months Stats Update

Several months shy of our fifth anniversary, here's a quick stats update to show our progression over the last year.

15.12.19

APAM Launch Revamped Number 60 Spring Gardens

Black Cat’s wide-reaching involvement in the refurbishment of the iconic 60 Spring Gardens in Manchester city centre has yielded fantastic results.

06.12.19

“Bravo” as Black Cat Doubles Facade Team

Black Cat Building Consultancy have announced that former CBRE Director Lucía Bravo, an experienced Façade Engineer and Architect will join Diego Alves as part of Black Cat’s Façade Consultancy Team.

19.11.19

Your Property and Fire

Black Cat's in-house Façade Consultancy are advising clients on a number of high-risk properties. Here is what you need to be aware of..

17.10.19

Black Cat Leap into Fifth Year

A new London Office, a specialist Façade Consultancy Team, a new brand identity and a new website have all been announced as Black Cat Building Consultancy enters its fifth year of business.

07.10.19

McGagh Becomes a Black Cat

Black Cat Building Consultancy has made another key hire as the firm moves into its fifth year by welcoming Amie McGagh, formerly of AHR, into their Manchester office.

16.07.19

Exciting Times at Black Cat

Exciting times...three amazing Directors to join the Black Cat team to maintain those very high standards that we provide.

04.06.19

Bradford City Centre Overhaul Gets The Green Light

The overhaul of the former M&S building in Bradford’s Darley Street has been approved, allowing a great opportunity Black Cat’s Eric Roberts and Marek Baldwin to manage a fantastic project on behalf of Bradford City Council.

01.12.18

Highlights from 2018

One of our highlights from 2018 has to be undertaking the technical due diligence on ‘The Ivy’ and ‘Oast House’ in Spinningfields.

09.11.18

Business is a team sport

James Dyson of Black Cat Building Consultancy discusses the value of team sport in developing essential life skills and explains how Black Cat are putting their money where their mouth is by giving their time free of charge to help project manage a new build Recreational and Community Centre.

07.11.18

When size does matter

Chris Bright of Black Cat Building Consultancy discusses the importance of accurate site drawings

25.10.18

Black Cat Fone’s a Friend

Black Cat Building Consultancy have announced further growth in the South of England by appointing Lisa Fone as Director in its Bristol Office.

19.06.18

Black Cat opens Southern Office in Bristol.

The independent building consultancy business launched in 2015 by three former CBRE colleagues has this month opened a second office to support new and existing clients across the South of England.

19.06.18

Folkes moves from CBRE to Black Cat

Further to Black Cat Building Consultancy opening their new office in Bristol, they have simultaneously recruited Oliver Folkes, former Head of CBRE’s Bristol Building Consultancy

06.06.18

Eric – Insider Blog

I have been around for some time now and the latest developments in dilapidations has driven me to print (new phrase Blog!) for about the second time in 40 years.

24.05.18

Ellandi Announces Partner of the Year

Ben Golby, Director and Co-Founder of Black Cat Building Consultancy was announced as Ellandi’s Partner of the year for 2017 at the annual Ellandi Centre Managers Conference that took place in May.

20.05.18

North West Property Awards 2018

We are delighted that Black Cat have been shortlisted for the Newcomer of the Year Award at the North West Property Awards 2018

11.05.18

Two Baldwin’s are Better Than One

On its approach to its third birthday and due to the continued growth of its business, Black Cat Building Consultancy began the search for a new Senior recruit and are delighted to have found them, albeit a little closer to home than they expected.

28.04.18

Consent secured for Runcorn manufacturer

Nexus Planning, supported by building consultancy Black Cat, has secured planning permission for Sandon Global’s new headquarters at the Manor Park Industrial Estate in Runcorn.

15.01.18

Black Cat’s New Year brings New Faces

Black Cat Building Consultancy have started 2018 with yet more growth with the addition of two more recruits: Chris Bright and Nicole Rosebury.

06.09.16

Roberts Signs for Black Cat

Black Cat Building Consultancy has made another very senior signing as the firm moves into its second year with the addition of Eric Roberts, formerly of Cushman and Wakefield.

09.08.16

Black Cat Recruits McBride

Black Cat Building Consultancy, the Manchester based firm established by former CBRE colleagues Barnes, Golby and Dyson has signed another former CBRE colleague, Stuart McBride.

09.03.16

Black Cat Goes Wild

Black Cat Building Consultancy, the Manchester based firm established by former CBRE colleagues Barnes, Golby and Dyson, has doubled in size in its first three months.