In the complex environment of property development, funders, banks, and purchasers require an independent professional to safeguard their financial interests. MM Building Surveyors provides expert Development Monitoring services, acting as a technical safeguard throughout the project lifecycle. We utilise our extensive knowledge of building surveying, statutory regulations, and cost management to identify risks and ensure that developments are delivered to the agreed standard.
Unlike a project manager who works for the developer, a Monitoring Surveyor works exclusively for the party providing the capital or purchasing the finished asset. Our role is to provide an objective, forensic review of the project to ensure it is technically sound, financially viable, and legally compliant.
Development Monitoring from MM Building Surveyors ensures:
Financial Risk Mitigation: We verify that drawdown requests align with actual progress on site, preventing overpayment.
Quality Assurance: Independent site inspections to ensure the developer is using the specified materials and meeting building regulations.
Programme Oversight: Early identification of delays that could impact the funder’s return on investment or the purchaser’s occupation date.
Statutory Compliance: Ensuring all Town Planning conditions and building control requirements are fully satisfied.
Our surveyors manage monitoring instructions for projects ranging from simple refurbishments to large-scale rooftop developments across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.
Our development monitoring is informed by our broader expertise in the property lifecycle. Findings from our Pre-Acquisition Building Surveys often inform the initial monitoring brief. If we identify specific structural concerns during the build, such as the need for Defect Diagnosis or RAAC Surveys, we advise the funder immediately on the potential impact on asset value.
We also monitor the technical implementation of Licences for Alterations to protect the interests of the freeholder when a tenant is undertaking significant works.
A Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the project on behalf of the developer. A Monitoring Surveyor acts independently to protect the third-party funder or purchaser, providing a “check and balance” to ensure the project remains a safe and viable investment.
Yes. We have a particular specialty in monitoring external wall fire safety works. Our role is to ensure that these critical safety improvements are carried out correctly, as any failure here can have significant legal and insurance implications for the building owner.
If we identify a technical defect or a breach of the agreed specification, we report this immediately to our client (the funder or purchaser). We then work with the developer’s team to ensure a compliant solution is found before any further funding drawdowns are certified.
We would love to speak with you. Feel free to reach out using the below email or form.
office@mmbuildingsurveyors.co.uk
