A Lamb Associates Limited

About

Established in 1996, ALA has been providing commercial services to the construction and energy industry for over 25 years.

We are the leading specialists in oil, gas and water cross country pipelines worldwide.

ALA is part of the Hawkins Group, leaders in forensic investigation. This group of companies also includes quantity surveyors Morham + Brotchie who are the leading specialists in historic and complex projects.

By combining strengths and expertise, we can ensure that clients continue to benefit from the experience and track record of trusted market leaders.

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Projects

Baltic Pipe - Denmark

A 70km cross-country gas pipeline in Denmark.

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Blackburn Meadows Biomass

An architecturally unique 30MW Renewable Energy CHP Plant located in Sheffield.

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Khazzan Project - Oman

A 36" gas export pipeline, spanning 60km through Oman for BP.

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Windermere Jetty

Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories is a striking new build museum on the shores of Lake Windermere.

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Cross Country Pipelines

A range of high pressure large diameter cross country gas pipelines throughout the UK for a multinational specialist pipeline contractor.

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Galloper Wind Farm

Galloper Wind Farm comprised 56 No. 180m tall Siemens wind turbines, two 45km buried subsea export cables and an offshore substation generating 353MW.

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NMPP Pipeline, South Africa

The NMPP is among the largest multi-product pipelines in the world, and one of the most complex, spanning a distance of 715km.

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Runcorn Energy from Waste

Runcorn Waste to Energy Plant was an 80 megawatt plant, which at the time was the largest of its type in Europe.

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Olympic Stadium

The conversion of the Olympic Stadium to a football stadium following the 2012 London Olympic Games.

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Forest Side Hotel

Forest Side Hotel is grade II Victorian mansion built in 1853 in the heart of the Lake District.The project was to restore, renovate and extend the building to form a luxury hotel.

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Royal Auxiliary Fleet Refit

Refit programme of the Royal Auxiliary Fleet by Cammell Laird.  

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Shangri La Hotel at The Shard

The fit out contract at the Shangri-La Hotel, the Shard London, Europes tallest building.

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Barwa Commercial Avenue

Barwa Commercial Avenue project, was a 8.5 kilometre mixed use development in Doha, Qatar. The worlds longest building.

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History

1996

ALA was formed by Adrian Lamb from his kitchen table in Beetham, Cumbria. Following his extensive experience working on major pipelines as a Quantity Surveyor, he provided commercial management and dispute resolution solutions to the oil and gas pipeline industry.

1997 - 2001

ALA grew and the first office was opened in Arnside. During this period, ALA was involved in the commercial and claims management for three major large diameter cross country gas pipelines on behalf of major contractors Alfred McAlpine / PPS GmbH Joint Venture and McConnell Dowell.

2002 - 2006

The company continued to grow and went from strength to strength, successfully securing multiple overseas contracts. Through hard work and providing a results driven quality service, ALA expanded internationally undertaking projects in Russia, Isle of Man, Ireland and the USA.

2007 - 2011

New offices were opened in Cumbria, Preston and Essex to service clients and keep up with the company's rapid growth. ALA worked hard to implement processes and procedures and secured ISO9001 accreditation. Focusing on construction claims and adjudications, ALA had several high profile successes.

2011

Byron Tyson joined the ALA team, later becoming a Director and playing a key role in developing the business. Work loads increased and ALA was working in South Africa on one of the largest and most complex major pipeline projects in the world, as well as in Qatar on Barwa Commercial Avenue on the world's longest building.

2012

Karen Turlay-Rose joined ALA as the Recruitment Director, playing a major part in sourcing talent, building and developing business relationships and providing support to staff and Directors. ALA opened new high profile offices in central London, the Strand.

2012 - 2014

ALA continued to have success in domestic and international markets. Notably, securing a major project at Runcorn Energy from Waste plant, the largest of its type in Europe. ALA deployed a multidisciplinary team of 20 staff on this major project, which became the first of many EfW projects for ALA.

2014

Tom Lamb joined the family business in 2014, having successfully earned a first class LLB from the College of Law in London, and completing four years as a solicitor for the distinguished international London law practice, Fladgate LLP.

2015 - 2016

ALA continued to expand, forming new and lasting business relationships with key clients, locally and internationally. Major projects undertaken in this period included the prestigious Windermere Boat Museum, The Shangri La Hotel at the Shard, the Olympic Stadium conversion and BP's Khazzen Pipeline in Oman.

2017

It was a big year for ALA - new offices in Trafalgar Square, London were secured, as well as a move to larger, purpose built offices at Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Adrian Lamb sadly passed away following treatment for an aggressive form of cancer, and Tom Lamb took over the reins as Managing Director.

2018 - 2020

ALA completed a comprehensive rebranding, invested in new technology and gained industry recognised accreditations. ALA launched a Degree Apprenticeship scheme and developed the #ALA25 business plan, which provides strategic direction for the business and leadership team.

2021

ALA secures major pipeline projects internationally. Warrington office doubles in size. Dan Harrison, Nigel Jackson, Richard Elston, Martin Redman and John Naughton are promoted to Associate Director. ALA develop in-house Expert Delay capabilities with employed forensic planners. ALA secured a framework for commercial services in the Nuclear sector. The inaugural ALA Team Building day is held in the Lake District.

2022

The Warrington office doubles in size again, staff headcount at over 30. ALA moves the head office, to larger premises at Clawthorpe Hall. ALA are invited to join IPLOCA and attend the annual convention in Prague. Byron Tyson becomes a CEDR accredited mediator. Several of the team become MRICS , MCIArb and MCInstCES.

2023

ALA completed the acquisition of Morham + Brotchie, a historic quantity surveying and cost consultancy based in central Edinburgh. This increased collective headcount to more than 50, and scaled capabilities of both firms in Scotland and England. ALA's objective is to continue building a stronger, larger and better business that is the market leader in our chosen sectors.

2025 - Present

ALA and its subsidiary Morham + Brotchie Partnership is acquired by forensic investigation market leaders Hawkins. This builds on existing capabilities and services and ensures that clients continue to benefit from the experience and track record of trusted market leaders. Hawkins can now provide both technical expertise and quantum and delay on the same case, giving clients unparalleled service in the market.

Services

Our commercial management and dispute resolution services cover a wide range of disciplines from pre-contract vetting to commercial management, commercial support, dispute avoidance, mediation and adjudication. Our clients benefit from solid practical commercial advice focused on securing the optimum commercial outcome.

Sectors

We have a reputation for providing exceptional, results-driven and cost effective specialist commercial services. When our clients need commercial support, they turn to us for help.

Careers with A. Lamb Associates

ALA is committed to doing all it can to address the skills gap in the construction industry, specifically in relation to commercial resource and in particular, quantity surveyors, where there is a real shortage of talent.

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