RLB Kenya is now registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS), official recognition of our ability to deliver top-tier quantity surveying services in compliance with national standards. This achievement coincides with the opening of our new office in Nairobi, another milestone in our expansion across Africa. Having broken ground on our first project in Mali, RLB is now actively delivering services in 15 countries on the continent.
Members of our Cape Town office hosted a training workshop for QS Honours students at the University of Cape Town. It centered around WinQS and DimensionX – software tools used by RLB to enhance our services for clients. The aim of the workshop was to introduce these tools to the students to assist them in their studies and upcoming projects, supporting them in their career development within the built environment sector.
Timenow, a top 10 engineering company in Brazil with more than 2,500 professionals worldwide, is the newest member of the RLB Americas Alliance. This move further expands our international reach across the Americas and enhances our capabilities in key markets through Timenow’s expertise in industrial project management, capital project solutions and advanced
technology integration.
For the fourth consecutive year, RLB Hong Kong has been named Quantity Surveying Team of the Year at the RICS Hong Kong Awards 2024. Our Hong Kong office won two other awards at the ceremony: the Construction Project Management Team of the Year for the Two Taikoo Place project, and the Refurbishment/Revitalisation Team of the Year for the Staunton Street/Shing Wong Street Revitalisation Project (H19).
Associate Stanley Chang from our Singapore office represented RLB as a volunteer at ‘job-taster’ sessions organised by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) and The Astronauts Collective, a non-profit organisation that helps young people explore the world of work. This initiative forms part of the BCA Young Leaders Programme, which aims to engage secondary school students and provide early insights into rewarding career paths in the built environment sector.
RLB Hong Kong has earned the Wastewi$e and Energywi$e Certificates (Excellent Level) from Hong Kong Green Organisation Certification, which benchmarks organisations in green management and encourages adoption of practices that protect the environment. The Wastewi$e and Energywi$e Certificates recognise RLB’s commitment to and efforts in environmental sustainability through our effective waste management and energy-efficient practices.
RLB Singapore Managing Director Colin Kin was awarded the 2024 MND Medallion for Service Excellence. This honour acknowledges his exceptional contributions to the iBuildSG Tripartite Committee and his commitment to enhancing professional recognition in Singapore. As 1st Vice President (QS) of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers, Colin has championed initiatives such as the QS SkillsFuture and Accredited Professional QS frameworks.
RLB UK has been officially recognised for the 19th consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer UK 2025. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work through implementation of excellent HR policies and people practices.
In 2024 we opened new offices in Newcastle and Edinburgh as part of our UK regional growth strategy. We have been operational in the North East and Scotland previously, and having a permanent base in both regions will enable us to build stronger relationships with our clients and expand the range of services we can offer them. This investment is part of our commitment to remain the leading independent construction consultancy across the UK.
The RLB UK Executive Board evolved in 2024 with the addition of key roles necessary for the next phase of our transformation. Promoted to the Executive Board were Sarah Draper as People and Culture Director, Nick Eliot and Steve Gillingham as Regional Directors, Andrew Fettes-Brown as Service Transformation Director, and Guy Robinson as Director of Strategic Growth. These appointments will ensure the business is set up for continued success and growth in line with our 2030 strategy.
We expanded our Built Asset Consultancy service across Europe in response to growing demand. Our multi-disciplinary service offering will help national and international clients operating within Europe in several industries, including the data centre, logistics and manufacturing, and hotels and leisure sectors, to optimise their built assets across the life cycle. During 2024, we also moved to new locations in Berlin, Madrid and Athens, further strengthening our European coverage.
Alyaa Al Wahab, Director – Project Management, was shortlisted for Construction Week Middle East’s Inspiring Woman of the Year award. This recognition is well-deserved as Alyaa’s dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence continue to shape RLB’s projects and influence the industry in the region.
RLB was a finalist for the Big 5 Global Impact Awards in the Best Use of Technology of the Year category. We were shortlisted for our innovative integration of carbon assessments into project planning using our ROSS 5D cost estimating tool and RLB Pulse benchmarking system. Held in Dubai, the awards recognise sustainable development, collaboration and technological achievements in the construction industry.
RLB is now a member of the Emirates Green Building Council, positioning our organisation at the forefront of the green building movement in the UAE. Membership gives us access to cutting-edge research, resources and a platform for exchanging best practice with industry leaders, which will enhance RLB’s expertise in sustainable construction and innovative building solutions.
Adelaide-based Peter Tulla assumed the role of RLB Global Board Chair in July 2024, succeeding Andrew Reynolds, Chief Executive for UK and Europe. A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Peter has served on RLB’s Oceania Board since 2011 and its Global Board since 2013. Peter continues to support and advise clients in different subsectors of the region’s property and construction industry while steering global initiatives aligned with RLB’s new strategic plan.
In 2024 we published the 25th Australian edition of the RLB Crane Index®, a key barometer of construction activity and economic health in the region. Since its inception, the RLB Crane Index® has provided valuable insights into industry trends, helping clients and stakeholders make informed decisions. This milestone reflects RLB’s dedication to delivering thought leadership and fostering transparency in the property and construction sector.
RLB appointed Steve Gracey as the new Chair of the Oceania Board, succeeding Peter Tulla after his four-year tenure. Steve, who has been with RLB since 1994, serves as Managing Director in Auckland and has extensive experience in business development, client relations and project leadership. His project highlights include the Commercial Bay mixed-use precinct, Auckland International Airport, and Auckland’s Watercare Central Interceptor project, the largest wastewater scheme in New Zealand.
RLB launched a quarterly Infrastructure Forecast for the New Zealand market, developed in collaboration with the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research. These reports provide vital insights into New Zealand’s infrastructure trends, addressing factors such as population growth, capacity pressures and construction cost inflation. They also examine key demand-side drivers, such as government investment in transport and utilities, and supply-side factors, including labour availability and material costs.
