Concertus Design and Property Consultants

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Concertus Design and Property Consultants are formerly part of the property department of Suffolk County Council based in Endeavour House, Ipswich, England. They are an architectural and planning firm which, although independent, has many contracts with Suffolk County Council, including schools. In 2014 they were listed in the top 50 for best architectural and construction firms in the sector in England. [1] Concertus Design and Property Consultants biggest work is designing and building schools for the council, and adding extensions to existing buildings such as at Kesgrave High School. The firm oversaw the project, and provided advice. [2]

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Endeavour House the home of Suffolk County Council and Concertus Design and Property Consultants

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References

  1. "Ipswich-based Concertus makes top 50 in 2014 Building Good Employer Guide". Ipswich Star.
  2. "MP OPENS NEW HUMANITIES BUILDING AT KESGRAVE SCHOOL". Barnes Construction.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Completed Projects". Concertus.