Bursar’s Review ISBA Annual Conference 2019

Stand 75 Synergy Construction and Property Consultants LLP (Synergy) is thrilled to be a headline partner at this year’s ISBA conference in Manchester. Speak to the Synergy experts on Stand 75 HEADLINE PARTNER 52 It has been a very busy time since Synergy exhibited at the ISBA conference in Brighton last year. Synergy has advised their independent school clients on a diverse range of projects from refurbishments and extensions through to the construction of a variety of new buildings. Some of these recent projects include the stunning new science centre at Tonbridge School, the impressive academic centre at Cranleigh School, the multi-phased extension at Town Close School and Sevenoaks School’s striking new science and technology and global study centre. Synergy was a finalist in the Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (fewer than 100 employees) category at the 2018 Building Awards, which was an honour and echoes welcoming both existing and new clients to their stand where they will be on hand to provide on-the-spot advice on forthcoming building and maintenance projects. Attending conference this year will be: ROBERT BUCKLEY – partner Robert has more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry and leads Synergy’s independent education team. Robert has significant expertise in the sector and has provided quantity surveying services for many years for a number of prestigious schools including Cranleigh School, Tonbridge School, Bradfield College and Worksop College amongst many others. He has experience of a wide range of buildings including science buildings, new junior schools, libraries, multi-purpose halls, PACs, sports and media centres, boarding houses, academic centres, design and technology schools as well as providing comprehensive cost advice on masterplans. Away from the office, Rob volunteers as a scout leader and on the odd occasion when he is not with a client, in the office or at the scout hut, you will find him fly fishing on the river bank. Synergy is a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing cost consultancy, project management, building surveying and specialist consultancy services. Education is a specialist sector in which they work and represents around 60 percent of the company’s turnover. As well as consultants for more than 115 independent schools nationwide they also work with numerous voluntary aided state schools, community schools, academies and higher education establishments. www.theisba.org.uk Synergy’s pledge to excellence in service. This commitment was also reflected in their recent client satisfaction survey where they received a ‘world class’ net promoter score of 80. Synergy achieves these remarkable results as a result of their bespoke partner-led service. On each project they tailor their service in line with their individual client’s requirements, which can include one or all of its disciplines. Their approach is always to provide comprehensive, proactive and collaborative support. Synergy has been a strong supporter of ISBA for nearly 20 years and they have seen the conference grow and evolve over the past two decades. It is the highlight of Synergy’s year. The Synergy team looks forward to Cranleigh School