Abacus

Abacus Cost Management is a trusted consultancy with deep sector knowledge and a proven track record in delivering complex, high-profile projects.

With particular expertise in student accommodation, build to rent, and sport & leisure, Abacus brings a clear commercial focus and a hands-on, solutions-led approach.

Since 2011, Abacus has built strong relationships with clients across the public and private sectors — including leading developers, universities, and local authorities. The team is known for its honest, no-nonsense style and its commitment to protecting client interests from start to finish.

Now part of the Contollo Group, Abacus contributes decades of experience to a wider national platform. Together, we’re shaping smarter, more efficient buildings — combining cost confidence with intelligent, low-carbon delivery.

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Key Strengths:

Deep sector knowledge in student accommodation, build to rent, and sport & leisure
Rigorous cost planning, risk management and project leadership
Trusted by long-term clients for honest advice and dependable delivery
Strong focus on collaboration, integrity and commercial outcomes

Abacus Projects

Sport England has worked with Abacus over the past 8 years and have consistently found they understand our business, provide us with reliable good quality information and can prioritise workload at short notice”

Jon Couves

Programme Lead - Sport England

The Contollo Group

We believe in the power of collaboration, innovation and a shared vision for success. Our family of companies brings together some of the UK’s most innovative and successful consultancies, each fuelled by its own specialist sector expertise and commitment to excellence.

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