Silverstone hits landmark, sets sights on Manchester
The Newcastle-founded building consultancy is looking to expand further as it marks 15 years in business, having already opened offices in Leeds and London.
Founding director Richard Farrey left King Sturge in 2009 to set up the business in a small office on Dean Street in Newcastle. Having expanded the North East operation, the team has since moved to a four-floor office on Grey Street.
The group now has 15 employees. It started by predominantly doing building surveys at industrial and office properties but has since grown its project management service and developed expertise in new-builds, extensions and refurbishments in the hotel, education, manufacturing and public sectors.
Directors Richard Farrey, Phil Bone, Ben Rennocks and Paul Wharton have their sights on further growth, including establishing an office in Manchester.
Farrey said: “We’ve project managed the construction and refurbishment of some fantastic buildings and provided lots of valuable, expert advice related to acquisition surveys, dilapidations, defects and planned maintenance over the last 15 years.
“It’s easy to get your head stuck in the day-to-day so it’s satisfying to look back and reflect on just how much we have to be proud of.
“We’ve had our challenges like any other business but ensuring we recruit and retain the best surveyors, continually develop our people and learn from best practice has ensured we’ve built a solid reputation for quality and delivery.”
Silverstone’s clients include Hitachi – for which it delivered an office expansion in Hebburn this year – British Land, Leopard Capital, Glenbrook, Harworth Group, Leeds Bradford Airport, The Inn Collection Group, Homes England, Motorpoint, Womble Bond Dickinson and a number of education trusts.
