Evaluation Consultants has announced the appointment of David Blackburn to head up its brand-new Planning and Scheduling Division, marking a major step in the company’s growth and service expansion.
Well known across the M&E sector, Blackburn is regarded as one of the leading figures in project planning. Having risen to lead the planning function for a major UK M&E contractor, he brings with him a rare combination of technical expertise, practical experience, and innovative thinking. His appointment signals Evaluation Consultants’ ambition to deliver a best-in-class planning service tailored to the construction industry.
To further strengthen the new division, the business also confirmed that scheduling specialist Liam Morrison will be joining the team, complementing Blackburn’s leadership. Alongside existing planning talent such as Connor Berning, Evaluation Consultants is positioning itself as a market leader in planning support across both developers and the supply chain.
Evaluation Consultants, founded with a mission to deliver smarter commercial, digital, and M&E solutions, already supports clients across the built environment with a focus on data-driven insight and practical expertise. Its work ranges from commercial strategy and dispute resolution to digital innovation, always with a core emphasis on M&E specialism.
By adding a dedicated Planning and Scheduling service, the company strengthens its ability to offer integrated solutions, helping clients not just understand their projects better but also deliver them more efficiently. For an industry where time, sequencing, and coordination are critical, this move represents a significant evolution of Evaluation Consultants’ service offering.
With Blackburn at the helm, the division is set to provide a powerful combination of technical rigour, innovation, and practical delivery, reinforcing the company’s reputation as a trusted partner for M&E and construction clients nationwide.
