Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Quantity Surveyors in Edinburgh & Glasgow
Established in 1970, we are one of Scotland's leading chartered quantity surveying practices with over 50 years of dedicated experience. Our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices serve clients across the UK, specialising in cost management and procurement advice for commercial, retail, and leisure construction projects. Our philosophy centres on delivering value through accurate early cost advice, tailored service approaches, and proactive problem-solving. With a team of over 20 professionals, including three directors with combined expertise spanning decades, we maintain a client-focused ethos that prioritises informed decision-making and risk mitigation.Our services encompass cost planning, contractor selection, procurement strategies, tender documentation, and construction cost control, supported by a commitment to technical excellence and transparent communication. Our track record includes high-profile projects ranging from 100M mixed-use developments to bespoke private residences, always maintaining rigorous financial controls and project coordination.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Cost Management
Contractor Selection
Procurement Advice
Construction Cost Control
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of dedicated quantity surveying experience
- Our team includes directors with 30+ years of industry expertise
- We provide tailored cost management solutions for all project scales
- Our offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow ensure nationwide UK coverage
- We maintain rigorous financial controls and transparent communication
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying services provide comprehensive cost management throughout construction projects. We deliver accurate cost planning, tender documentation, and financial controls tailored to each project's specific requirements. Our expertise ensures optimal value for money while maintaining rigorous budget adherence across all construction phases.
Cost Management
We offer end-to-end cost management solutions from initial planning to final account settlement. Our services include preparing cost reports, monitoring design-stage implications, and negotiating tender adjustments. With 50 years of experience, we implement proven strategies to maintain financial discipline while maximising project value for commercial and residential developments.
Contractor Selection
Our contractor selection process combines industry knowledge with rigorous assessment methodologies. We prepare shortlists, evaluate tender submissions, and recommend suitable contractors based on technical capability and pricing policy. Our procurement expertise ensures alignment with client priorities while maintaining contractual compliance and risk mitigation throughout the tendering process.
Procurement Advice
We provide strategic procurement advice tailored to each project's unique requirements. Our services include recommending appropriate contract forms, advising on tendering procedures, and preparing contractual documentation. Our approach balances client priorities with market realities to achieve optimal procurement outcomes across diverse construction sectors and project values.
Construction Cost Control
Our construction cost control services ensure continuous financial oversight throughout project delivery. We prepare monthly cost reports, assess interim payment applications, and manage final account settlements. Our proactive approach combines technical expertise with practical solutions to maintain budget compliance while addressing variations and unforeseen challenges during construction phases.
People
Stuart Robinson
Director
With over 30 years' experience at C B A Chartered Quantity Surveyors, Stuart specialises in complex projects requiring close client integration. His expertise spans 100M developments to private residences, focusing on proactive issue resolution and client-focused outcomes.
Ian Differ
Director
Ian combines private practice and pre-construction contracting experience. He excels in cost forecasting, procurement advice, and project financial controls, delivering successful outcomes through challenging deadlines and diverse procurement routes.
Bruce Cargill
Director
Bruce brings expertise across residential, commercial, and public sector projects. He prioritises client needs, identifying opportunities to maximise budgets while maintaining rigorous cost control from project inception to completion.
Questions
What services does CBA offer?
We provide quantity surveying services including cost planning, contractor selection, procurement advice, tender documentation, construction cost control, and final account settlement across commercial, retail, and leisure sectors.
How long has CBA been in business?
CBA Chartered Quantity Surveyors has been operating since 1970, with over 50 years of experience in construction cost management and procurement advice across Scotland and the UK.
What areas do CBA serve?
Based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, we provide services throughout the United Kingdom, working on projects of all scales from major developments to private residences.
What makes CBA different?
Our approach combines 50+ years of experience with tailored service delivery, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to technical excellence, supported by directors with decades of industry expertise.
What project types does CBA handle?
We work across commercial, retail, leisure, residential, and public sector projects, from £100M mixed-use developments to bespoke private residences and infrastructure projects like the Isle of Staffa jetty extension.
