Broste Rivers
The Holding Company
Who we are –
BCC Consultancy
BCC is part of Broste Rivers Limited, a wholly owned holding company which delivers building control and associated services
BCC is part of Broste Rivers Limited, a wholly owned holding company which delivers building control and associated services
At Broste Rivers we are on a mission to lead the building compliance process, ensuring our customers and communities benefit from safe and sustainable buildings.
We engage collaboratively with all our customers, whether they are homeowners looking to extend their property, local agents and builders undertaking small to medium developments and national construction industry professionals building the new science parks that shape our future.
Our Companies
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Our Story
2016:
On the 8th August 2016 HBC formed under the trading name Broste Rivers Ltd, incorporating services from seven Hertfordshire local authorities.
2019:
BCC was formed to cover all DFG works and warranties. At the end of 2019, Dacorum joins HBC marking the inclusion of an eighth local authority under HBC's building control service provision.
2021:
Gary Cass joins Broste Rivers Ltd as CEO to lead the business into an exciting new chapter of growth and transformation. Additional investment in BCC enables the delivery of a full-service building control consultancy across the UK with a focus on HRB projects.
In 2021, Broste Rivers made a strategic move by acquiring Build Insight Group, a private approved inspector.
2023:
Meet The Team
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Chief Executive Officer
Gary Cass
C. Build E & FCABE MCMI MCIOB
Gary Cass is a highly experienced building control professional who has worked extensively in both the public and private sectors. He holds prestigious designations such as Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, Chartered Building Engineer, and Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building.
Head of Building Control Consultancy
David Aitchison
Bsc(Hons) MCABE C Build E AIFireE IEng
Having worked in building control industry for over 20 years in both the public and private sectors, Dave recently took up the position as Head of Building Control Consultancy at Broste Rivers. He is also a ‘Registered Building Inspector’ at class 4(3), which means he is certified and registered to work as a technical manager and on a variety of buildings including ‘Higher Risk Buildings’.
Meet our Partners
To build good quality, safe, sustainable buildings requires a diverse range of people and organisations. Those people and organisations need to focus on their own roles and responsibilities but also need to pull in the same direction and work towards common goals.
Having the appropriate disciplines and skill sets is key but that has to backed by strong and shared ethics and culture.
Our team have delivered on hundreds of projects across the UK so have had exposure to some of the best people within the construction industry.
Our ‘Directory of Expertise’ provides a crucible of knowledge that we draw upon and can share with our clients to the benefit of all.
Head of Building Control Consultancy
David Aitchinson
Bsc(Hons) MCABE C Build E AIFireE IEng
Having worked in building control industry for over 20 years in both the public and private sectors, Dave recently took up the position as Head of Building Control Consultancy at Broste Rivers. He is also a ‘Registered Building Inspector’ at class 4(3), which means he is certified and registered to work as a technical manager and on a variety of buildings including ‘Higher Risk Buildings’.
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Project Manager
Carly Farrer
(Tech) CABE PRINCE2
Carly has worked in the Building Control sector for over five years. She brings a wealth of commercial and project management expertise from her previous roles in the construction industry and other commercial businesses. With a solid foundation in construction practices and as a certified PRINCE2 Project Manager, Carly has seamlessly transitioned into her current position to oversee and coordinate all project management responsibilities.
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Chief Executive Officer
Gary Cass
C. Build E & FCABE MCMI MCIOB
Gary Cass is a highly experienced building control professional who has worked extensively in both the public and private sectors. He holds prestigious designations such as Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, Chartered Building Engineer, and Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building.
Director
Martin Barrett
Bsc(Hons) MCIM
has over 30 years of B2B business development experience, including 15+ years in senior management roles within the construction sector for building control.
At Broste Rivers and BCC Consultancy, his focus is on expanding commercial sector work. Martin believes the company can provide crucial support to clients throughout the UK on projects of all scales and types, particularly in the HRB sector as part of Multi-Disciplinary Teams. From initial concepts through all Gateway submissions to construction and handover.
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Chief Financial Officer
Pam Ryder
BCom (Finance)
Pam Ryder brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic leadership to her role as Chief Financial Officer at Broste Rivers Lt. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in financial management, Pam has consistently demonstrated her commitment to driving organisational success through sound financial stewardship.