Specialist Technical Building Consultancy

EcoSkye provides specialist technical building consultancy services across the UK, supporting clients with complex property, construction and building safety challenges. Our near-forensic approach combines technical due diligence, building pathology, construction quality assurance and project expertise to identify risk, resolve issues and support informed decision-making.

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Technical Due Diligence

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Building Safety & Quality

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Complex Project Assurance

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE  PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

Specialist Insight for Complex Building Challenges

EcoSkye is a specialist technical building consultancy providing independent expertise across the property and construction sectors. We investigate buildings in detail, identify defects and technical risks, assess construction quality and provide clear, evidence-led advice.

Our experience spans technical due diligence, building pathology, passive fire and building safety, thermography, project assurance and the delivery of complex construction projects. Whether investigating an existing building or overseeing works on site, our approach is thorough, practical and focused on protecting our clients’ interests.

Why Choose EcoSkye?

  • Near-forensic approach to building investigation
  • Specialist technical and building pathology expertise
  • Independent construction quality assurance
  • Building safety and passive fire expertise
  • Detailed technical due diligence and risk identification
  • Thermographic investigation and diagnostic insight
  • Experience overseeing complex construction projects
  • Clear, evidence-led reporting and practical recommendations

Technical Rigour at Every Stage

Our approach goes beyond conventional building consultancy. We examine the detail behind building performance, defects, construction quality and compliance to establish what is happening, why it is happening and what needs to be done next.

From intrusive investigation and building pathology through to passive fire, thermography and on-site quality assurance, EcoSkye provides the technical evidence clients need to manage risk and make confident decisions.

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Specialist Technical Expertise

Technical Building Consultancy Services

EcoSkye provides specialist technical consultancy across the building lifecycle, combining detailed investigation, regulatory expertise and project assurance to help clients understand risk, resolve complex issues and maintain quality, safety and performance.

Building Pathology

Detailed investigation of building defects, failures and performance issues to identify root causes and provide clear recommendations for remediation.

Technical Due Diligence

In-depth technical assessment of buildings and property assets, identifying defects, liabilities, compliance concerns and potential risks before key decisions are made.

Principal Designer Duties

Professional Principal Designer support, coordinating health, safety and regulatory considerations throughout the design and construction process.

Building Safety & Safety Cases

Technical support for building safety requirements, including the preparation and development of Building Safety Cases and supporting information.

Passive Fire & Fire-Door Inspections

Detailed inspections of passive fire protection and fire doors to identify defects, assess condition and support building-safety compliance.

Thermography & Building Diagnostics

Thermal imaging and diagnostic investigation to identify heat loss, moisture, insulation defects and other concealed building-performance issues.

Construction Quality & Project Assurance

Independent inspection, monitoring and technical oversight to help ensure construction works meet required standards, specifications and project expectations.

Energy & Carbon

Technical advice focused on building energy performance, carbon reduction and practical strategies for improving the efficiency of existing and proposed buildings.

Complex Project Delivery

Experienced technical leadership and project support for challenging construction projects, from early investigation and planning through to delivery and completion.

Founder
Director

Technical Expertise Built on Decades of Experience

EcoSkye is led by Founder and Director John Slaney, a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 30 years of industry experience. His expertise spans building pathology, technical investigation, construction quality, project assurance and the management of complex building and infrastructure projects.

John brings a highly detailed, investigative approach to every commission, combining technical knowledge with extensive practical experience to identify critical issues, manage risk and provide clients with clear, commercially informed advice.

“John has intuitive project management soft skills, and his leadership abilities enable his team to perform at their best, delivering great project results. His leadership skills in cost management as part of his overall PM role have given us the ability to step back without the need for a detailed review of the cost reports.”
– UWE Financial Services
“EcoSkye’s detailed and professional approach has been impeccable. His care and detailed diligence, and knowledge have allowed us to relax, knowing that the reinstatement works are in safe hands. His communication is always polite and professional and we are looking forward to the resolution of these works.”
– James Phillips (homeowner)
“John’s skills and abilities in dilapidations have meant wherever he’s gone, we’ve continued to procure his services over the last 20 years. Being able to exceed our expectations, significantly reducing the financial claims has been invaluable, especially when we were served claims achieving a reduction of greater than 80% of the initial served claim.”
– Noah Phillips, Unit 4

NEED SPECIALIST TECHNICAL ADVICE?

Discuss Your Building or Project With Our Experts

Whether you are investigating a building defect, assessing technical risk, addressing building safety concerns or require independent assurance on a complex construction project, speak to EcoSkye about how we can support you.

“John has intuitive project management soft skills, and his leadership abilities enable his team to perform at their best, delivering great project results. His leadership skills in cost management as part of his overall PM role have given us the ability to step back without the need for a detailed review of the cost reports.

His ability to see where information is and be succinct and to the point has given us greater insight into the project’s critical issues. He’s delivered complex nuclear and M&E CHP schemes all on time and to budget where previously they were all forecast to be significantly over budget.”
– UWE Financial Services