Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) North America is pleased to announce the launch of its Built Asset Consultancy (BAC) service line, a strategic expansion designed to help owners and operators maximize the performance, resilience, and long-term value of their built assets.
As asset portfolios age and owners face increasing regulatory, financial, and sustainability pressures, the need for proactive, data-driven decision-making has never been greater.
“With aging assets, rising regulatory, financial, and sustainability pressures, and an ever-accelerating pace of change, owners are increasingly required to shift from reactive responses to proactive, forward-looking strategies,” said Scott MacPherson, Executive Vice President, RLB North America. “Our Built Asset Consultancy helps clients make smarter decisions across the entire asset lifecycle, from acquisition and operation to optimization and long-term management.”
A Lifecycle-Based Approach to Asset Performance
RLB’s Built Asset Consultancy delivers integrated, lifecycle-based advisory services that support informed planning, investment, and long-term stewardship. Services include condition assessments, lifecycle modeling, technical due diligence, and digital tools that inform maintenance planning, compliance, capital investment, and estate strategy.
BAC advises assets from early planning stages through operation and long-term management, including Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects for both public and private sector clients.
Supported by RLB North America’s established sustainability and decarbonization expertise, the consultancy helps clients translate ESG objectives into measurable outcomes—aligning cost certainty, asset performance, carbon reduction, and whole-life value.
Experienced Leadership to Drive Growth
To support the launch, Ewan Crawford has joined RLB North America as Head of Built Asset Consultancy. Originally from Scotland, Ewan brings more than 20 years of experience in the infrastructure sector, with deep expertise in P3 projects.
A Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Arbitrator, Ewan spent the last decade managing P3 assets on behalf of investors, providing critical insight into long-term cost, risk, and performance management.
“At a time when the market is demanding deeper asset insight and stronger lifecycle planning, I’m excited to be joining RLB North America,” said Ewan Crawford. “Clients are increasingly focused on understanding long-term cost, risk, and performance—not just initial capital spend. By combining whole-life costing, condition intelligence, and extensive P3 expertise, we help clients protect value, meet contractual obligations, and plan confidently for the future.”
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