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Vertical Transportation Consultancy for Project Management Consultants (PMCs) | Dunbar & Boardman
Successful project delivery requires effective coordination between developers, architects, engineers, contractors, specialist consultants and operational stakeholders. As projects become increasingly complex, Project Management Consultants (PMCs) play a critical role in managing technical risks, programme requirements, budget constraints and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Dunbar & Boardman provides independent Vertical Transportation Consultancy services to Project Management Consultants across the Middle East, India and international markets, supporting project teams from concept planning through procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
Our role is to provide specialist technical expertise that enables PMCs to make informed decisions, manage risk, improve coordination and deliver successful project outcomes.
Supporting PMCs Throughout the Project Lifecycle
We regularly work alongside Project Management Consultants, Delivery Partners, Programme Managers and Employer’s Representatives on a wide range of developments, providing independent technical advice and specialist vertical transportation expertise.
Our consultancy services include:
- Vertical Transportation Strategy & Planning
- Lift Traffic Analysis & Simulation
- Elevator, Escalator & Moving Walkway Consultancy
- High-Rise Core Planning & Optimisation
- Technical Specifications & Procurement Advisory
- Tender Reviews & Technical Evaluations
- BIM Coordination & Design Reviews
- Construction Phase Technical Support
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Reviews
- Site Installation Reviews
- Testing & Commissioning Advisory
- Operational Readiness & Handover Support
- Lifecycle & Asset Performance Advisory
Managing Technical Risk for PMCs
Vertical transportation systems are often among the most critical and programme-sensitive elements of a development. Poor planning, inadequate specifications, procurement delays or coordination issues can significantly impact project delivery.
Dunbar & Boardman supports PMCs by assisting with:
- Independent design reviews and technical assurance
- Identification of programme and procurement risks
- Evaluation of OEM proposals and contractor submissions
- Review of technical compliance and performance requirements
- Witnessing of testing and commissioning activities
- Monitoring installation progress and quality
- Assessment of readiness for handover and operation
- Independent reporting and technical recommendations
Our objective is to provide PMCs with clear, practical and evidence-based advice that supports project delivery and informed decision-making.
Experience Across Complex Project Sectors
Our experience spans a broad range of development sectors, including:
- Commercial Towers & Corporate Headquarters
- Mixed-Use Developments
- Hospitality & Resort Projects
- Residential Towers & Communities
- Airports & Aviation Infrastructure
- Healthcare Facilities
- Metro & Transportation Infrastructure
- Cultural & Civic Developments
- Entertainment & Destination Projects
- Large-Scale Urban Regeneration & Masterplan Developments
Regional Expertise
Dunbar & Boardman supports Project Management Consultants across:
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Oman
- Egypt
- India
Our regional experience enables us to assist PMCs in navigating local authority requirements, procurement strategies, contractor interfaces, operational considerations and project delivery challenges while maintaining alignment with international standards and client objectives.
Collaboration with PMCs and Project Stakeholders
We regularly support:
- Project Management Consultants (PMCs)
- Delivery Partners
- Programme Management Offices (PMOs)
- Employer’s Representatives
- Architects & Master Planners
- Multidisciplinary Engineering Consultants
- Developers & Asset Owners
- Cost Consultants & Quantity Surveyors
- Contractors & Specialist Suppliers
This collaborative approach helps ensure vertical transportation systems are fully integrated within the wider project delivery strategy.
BIM & Digital Coordination
Dunbar & Boardman provides BIM-enabled vertical transportation and façade access coordination services, including:
- Revit Modelling
- Multidisciplinary Design Coordination
- Clash Detection Support
- BIM Reviews & Design Validation
- Design-Stage Digital Deliverables
Our BIM capabilities support PMCs in improving design coordination, reducing construction risk and enhancing information quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Façade Access Consultancy
In addition to Vertical Transportation Consultancy, Dunbar & Boardman provides specialist Façade Access Consultancy services, including:
- Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) Strategy
- Façade Access Planning & Design Reviews
- BMU Technical Specifications
- Maintenance Access Assessments
- BMU Audit Services
- BMU Testing & Commissioning Advisory
- Lifecycle & Asset Management Reviews
This integrated capability enables PMCs to manage both vertical transportation and façade access requirements through a single specialist consultant.
Why Dunbar & Boardman
- Independent manufacturer-neutral consultancy
- Established specialist VT consultancy since 1981
- Active across the GCC, Middle East and India
- Extensive experience supporting PMCs and Delivery Partners
- Expertise in lifts, escalators, moving walkways and façade access systems
- BIM-enabled design coordination capability
- Lifecycle, audit, testing and commissioning expertise
- Proven experience on airports, hospitality, mixed-use and large-scale urban developments
Delivering Confidence Throughout Project Delivery
By engaging Dunbar & Boardman early in the project lifecycle, PMCs benefit from independent technical expertise, improved coordination, reduced delivery risk and greater confidence in project outcomes.
Our focus is on supporting successful project delivery through practical, technically robust and performance-driven vertical transportation solutions aligned with programme, operational and commercial objectives.
Representative project experience and references can be provided upon request.
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