Independent cost assurance, financial strategy and sustainability expertise to help organisations manage risk, protect value and deliver successful projects.
Our multidisciplinary team combines industry knowledge with practical solutions to help manage risk, optimise value and support long-term goals.
Independent cost assurance, commercial management and project governance for complex infrastructure programmes. Support may include cost assurance reviews, cost systems audits, independent cost verification, audit protocols, training and strategic advice.
Learn more →Practical financial and strategic support for growing businesses, including funding options, business planning, credit-risk considerations, and tax and accounting support through appropriate specialists.
Learn more →Support to improve confidence in sustainability data, review carbon-related costs and controls, and evaluate decarbonisation investment decisions. Scope and criteria should be agreed for each engagement.
Learn more →A collaborative forum bringing together professionals and organisations to share insight, develop guidance and improve cost assurance practice across infrastructure and construction.
Learn more →CFBL Consulting is a specialist consultancy supporting leaders of infrastructure projects and innovative businesses through commercial finance, cost audit and strategy advisory services.
We work with organisations navigating infrastructure investment, commercial risk, financial decisions and sustainability priorities.
Cost, complexity and risk across rail assets, transport infrastructure and construction contracts.
Commercial and assurance considerations for energy infrastructure, including renewables and nuclear.
Infrastructure that supports essential water services, roads, connectivity and communities.
Sustainable infrastructure investment, project lifecycle management and ESG objectives.
Business strategy, technology adoption, data, cloud, AI and risk-aware digital transformation.
Standards & memberships: CIMA · AICPA · CMI · Chartered ICES · IPFA · Cyber Essentials · SME Climate Hub
“With the widespread use of NEC cost-based and alliance contracts, cost assurance & cost verification has become a necessary step to provide the transparency and assurance required by employers, clients and project managers. The steering group has prepared several key outputs from groups of like-minded professionals who have examined various key aspects in detail.”Jim McCluskey · Keir Group Commercial Manager
“CFBL delivered cost assurance training including on risks and emerging costs like carbon to our commercial, finance and project teams. The elements most valuable were setting out the process and protocols for audit, and having clarity on the responsibility of each party in the supply chain for cost assurance on infrastructure projects. We also found the elements on disallowed costs to be very valuable.”Ryan Phillip · Balfour Beatty Commercial Manager
“CFBL has provided Pacific Marketing with lots of really insightful and helpful financial advice. This included where to obtain grant funding and finance, how to credit check potential customers, and always first taking the time to first understand our questions and requirements.”Justin Shardlow · Managing Director, Pacific Marketing
“After the successful completion of a 3-year Crossrail audit programme, CFBL led supply chain consultations with contractor, consultant and auditor workstreams, delivering cost assurance protocols from CP4 and CP5 lessons for our 5-year strategic plans and CP6 control period. They would be an asset to any company to whom they are engaged and we would never hesitate to call upon their expertise.”Victoria Hill Stanford · Head of Commercial
“Very well-presented webinar covering a relevant topic in the industry. I particularly liked the pools taken as they helped engage attendees and was an opportunity to gather our thoughts. Subject matter expert from CFBL was very knowledgeable in the topic area.”Webinar Attendee
“Your communication throughout the process was excellent. You consistently kept us informed, provided timely updates, and ensured we always understood the next steps.”Client · Utilities Sector
“The workshop strengthened my understanding of Asset Management Period 8 cost, risk, and assurance priorities.”Workshop Participant
“Thank you very much for organising such a successful steering group and subjects.”Steering Group Member
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