Rainey & Best

At Rainey & Best, we are a leading consultancy firm specialising in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, and Commercial Management. With a rich history dating back to 1958, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for clients across various sectors, including hospitality, leisure, commercial, residential, and more.

Our Philosophy

Our ethos is simple: we maximise value for our clients by taking a meticulous approach to project delivery. We achieve this by collaborating closely with our clients and their consultant teams to ensure that every aspect of a project is carefully considered and addressed. Our goal is to make a positive impact on every project we work on.

Services

At Rainey & Best, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our services include:

Quantity Surveying

• Feasibility studies and appraisals
• Insurance valuations
• Cost advice, cost estimates, and cost planning
• Value engineering
• Whole life costing
• Risk management
• BIM procurement and contract advice
• Tender documentation and bills of quantities
• Tendering cost and change management during construction
• Measured terms and schedules of rates

Project Management

• Project planning and delivery
• Programme management
• Budgeting and financial management
• Risk and issue management
• Stakeholder management
• Communication and reporting

FF&E Project Management

• FF&E design and procurement
• FF&E installation and testing
• FF&E quality control and assurance
• FF&E logistics and packaging
• FF&E inventory management
• FF&E scheduling and sequencing
• FF&E quality control and assurance

Construction Contract Consultancy

• Construction procurement and contract advice
• Construction procurement and logistics
• Construction project management
• Construction risk management
• Construction procurement and contract administration

Our Team

Our team of experts is comprised of chartered quantity surveyors and project managers with extensive experience in the construction industry. Our directors, Mark Allen, Edwin McCullagh, and Jack Hardy, have over 30, 25, and 10 years of experience, respectively. Alice McClure, our head of FF&E Project Management, has extensive experience in managing complex FF&E projects.

Our Values

At Rainey & Best, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. We achieve this by continuously investing in our people, technology, and processes. We believe in the importance of collaboration and communication in achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.