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Rolton’s latest dedicated consultancy is recognition of the vital role vertical transportation plays in the today’s built environment.

Rolton provide  VT consultancy for condition surveys, feasibility studies, energy use calculations, statutory compliance assessment, life-cycle reporting, financial planning, design & specification, tender evaluation, project monitoring, witness test & commissioning, CDM management, LOLER monitoring and maintenance management.

Since launch, the team has reached several “uplifting” milestones:

  • Expert Leadership: Led by Tim Piggott to spearhead our rapid growth
  • 100+ VT surveys completed
  • New Projects: Major contracts for lift, escalator and loading bay equipment design & specification replacement & refurbishment
  • New Clients: Residential, retail, pharmaceutical, higher education, commercial & distribution sectors
  • Framework Success: Appointment to the NEUPC Lifts Consultancy Framework, a £34m agreement serving universities and colleges across the UK
  • Strategic Growth: Expanded our UK footprint, including a new a London and Northern base to serve large commercial centres and office refurbishment projects.

With over 25 years’ experience in the vertical transportation industry Tim has a deep understanding of the industry, with focus on sustainability and minimising energy use through design and advanced lift technology.

Our VT team collaborates with colleagues in mechanical, electrical and structural engineering within a multi-disciplinary approach to give clients a complete end-to-end service as trusted advisors.

A huge thank you to our clients, partners and colleagues who have supported us throughout our first year.  We’re excited for what’s next as we continue to expand our capability and deliver exceptional VT expertise across the UK.

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Rolton contributes to new 2030 built environment workforce planning report

10 June 2026

Rolton is pleased to have contributed to the newly launched industry report, ‘Built Environment Strategic Workforce Planning for 2030’.

The comprehensive publication stems from the latest INSPIRE event hosted by the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA). This powerful leadership forum was established by the University of the Built Environment (UBE) to break down professional silos, spark collaboration, and drive excellence across engineering, construction, and real estate.