F&T Building Consultancy

15/06/2026

New instruction received from Helical to this huge 1930s art deco commercial property off of The Strand, nearing completion of an extensive refurbishment aiming to achieve BREEAM outstanding. Forming 11no circa 10,000sqft Cat A offices with grand entrance reception and multiple roof terraces. Inclusive of 1no self containing shell and core retail/F&B unit.

F&Ts role to incoming tenants:

- pre and post condition reports
- risk management
- licence to alter audit
- landlords project manager
- dispute management

08/06/2026

We recently complete the FDPM role with new tenant St John for their restaurant fit out in Neal’s Yard.

05/06/2026

01/06/2026

We are extremely sad to announce that Colin Martin sadly passed away over the weekend, only two years into his retirement. This is emotionally challenging to announce as the news come as a huge shock to us.

Colin was such an asset to the business for the 19 years he was with F&T, 17 years of which as Director. Colin was a larger than life character, always bringing joy and laughter to us with his many stories. He had such a passion for travelling and watching football, with grand travelling plans throughout his retirement.

Colin will be sorely missed.

Rest of Peace X

From all at F&T

26/05/2026

Instruction complete working alongside KPM Construction Ltd to carry out a shell and core in Chinatown, which lead onto instruction to produce a schedule condition and matterport survey.

Building works consisted of:
- strip out previous tenants shop fit out incl extraction.
- new shopfronts.
- basement tanking.
- various alterations.
- supply upgrade.
- temporary services.
- fire compartmentation.

Our next instruction is to complete the role of FDPM for an incoming tenants licence to alter.

08/05/2026

Externals repair and redecorations including reroofing complete at 42 Monmouth Street for Shaftesbury Capital PLC carried out by Roots Contractors Ltd.

F&T’s role:
~ Procurement
~ Principal Designer
~ Project Manager
~ Contract Administrator

07/04/2026

Refurbishment works complete for Planet Organic in Islington, carried out by Forward Contracting (UK) Ltd.

Our role provided cost consultancy and project management services for upgrades/reconfiguration works to the retail trading area.

Keys issues were to tie in various client contractors to carry out the following works:

~ Replacement of the air conditioning installation/retail unit chiller / refrigeration units and alterations to the existing walk in back of house cold room.
~ Upgrading of data, and cctv installation.
~ Upgrading of display systems, together with incorporating new branding imagery, service points, and Food To Go counter.
~ Replacement of the store’s entrance doors to facilitate new chillers installation and weekend crane lift for external plant replacement to main roof.

A good team effort by all parties to progress the store re-fit within both budget parameters and a tight timescale.

partywall refurbishment

30/03/2026

After 36 years of being at F&T, Neil will be taking on a part time role (three days a week) within the organisation from the end of March. This will form the first step to winding down before eventually going into full retirement, with greater focus on his family and grand plans of travelling the world.

Neil joined in 1990 as a graduate building surveyor, working hard to get Chartered and then make his way up the ranks, becoming a Director in 1998.
Neil is highly valued and respected, whilst also bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the business over the years.

Thank you for everything you have done for the company, and we look forward to hearing the stories of your travels

20/03/2026

Congratulations to Becky Robertson of our team in becoming a member of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors and a Freeman of the City of London.

Firstly, she had to swear an oath to the company (Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors). She then had a formal ceremony where she got admitted to the freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall on Tuesday where she had to read the oath in front of the Clerk. The oath is on the attached photo behind Barbara the sheep, although Becky I had to swear it to the King now instead of the Queen.