Smithers Purslow acquisition, Byrom Clark Roberts, will rebrand to its owner’s name, using a new logo. Manchester-based BCR was bought out by the Rutland-based consulting engineering, surveying and architectural firm in October 2019 and employs 14 staff at its office in Talbot Road, Old Trafford.
A refreshed Smithers Purslow logo includes Byrom Clark Roberts’ company star, acknowledging its heritage, while the strapline ‘Independent Professional Expertise’, remains the same.
Having completed the merger process, which included integrating IT systems and operational processes across 10 UK offices, Smithers Purslow is ready to run as a single-named business, providing the construction, property and insurance sectors with what it describes as ‘unrivalled’ multi-disciplinary services.
Alongside Manchester, Smithers Purslow employs 100 chartered engineers, surveyors, architects and support staff in Chester, Exeter, Glaston, Leeds, Llandudno, London, Newcastle, Nottingham and Reading.
The firm has a strong reputation for resolving challenging construction issues and legal disputes, providing expert witness services, supporting buildings and liability claims and traditional private practice work. Director Andrew Bussey, says this is now boosted with an additional architectural skill set, giving clients access to wider expertise.
“In 2013 we created a plan to grow the business and become one of the ‘go-to’ practices for complex building-related matters and disputes. Since then, we’ve consistently grown turnover by 25% per annum and extended our service portfolio.
“A single brand consolidates our national presence and is a great platform to raise our profile and help us achieve future goals to double our turnover and staff numbers within five years.”
