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Hearn & Hearn Consulting is the Philippines member of One Solution Asia (OSA), a regional network of construction consultants across Southeast and East Asia. Below is OSA’s insight on data centres, originally published by One Solution Asia. A data centre is a dedicated space, ranging from a single room to an entire building or facility, that houses IT infrastructure for running and delivering applications and services. These centres also store and manage the data associated

Once a building is in use, it has to be maintained, monitored and managed. For developers, asset owners and property managers in the Philippines, facility management solutions put structure around that work, helping buildings operate safely, efficiently and sustainably while supporting long-term operational reliability. Hearn & Hearn Consulting provides facilities management consultancy and facilities management services in the Philippines, supporting developers, asset owners

We are proud and honoured to share that Hearn & Hearn Consulting has been named Quantity Surveying Team of the Year at the RICS Southeast Asia Awards 2026, recognising our Commercial Management team. The award was presented at a ceremony held on 29 October 2026 at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, where the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the world’s leading professional body for land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, announced the winners of award

Construction cost pressures in the Philippines intensified again during Q3 2026. Continued disruption in the Middle East pushed oil prices and inflation higher, the peso fell to record lows, and the NCR minimum wage increase took effect late in the quarter. Headline inflation eased from 6.4% in June to 6.2% in July and 6.1% in August, then jumped to 7.2% in September, the highest since March 2023. Core inflation rose to 4.7%, showing that price pressures remain broadly embedd

Hearn & Hearn Consulting has once again successfully passed its ISO 9001:2015 Recertification Audit in October 2026, reaffirming the company's commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, consistency and continuous improvement across its consultancy services. As an independent construction consultancy, Hearn & Hearn Consulting recognises that the quality of its professional advice is central to the value it delivers. Clients rely on advice that is sound, impartial and

Altaire, a 45-storey Grade-A office tower developed by Innoland Development Corporation, has achieved WiredScore Platinum, becoming the first WiredScore-certified building in Makati City and setting a new benchmark for digital connectivity and future-ready workplaces.

Hearn & Hearn Consulting’s Commercial Management team attended the 5th QS Summit, held on 3 October 2026 at Dusit Thani Manila, under the theme “Together for Excellence: Quantity Surveyors Shaping the ASEAN Future.” The event brought together around 400 in-person delegates and 250 online participants from overseas to discuss the evolving role of Quantity Surveyors. Two key themes stood out: digital transformation and professional accountability. As technology continues to res

Hearn & Hearn Consulting joined One Solution Asia partners in Foshan, China, to discuss regional industry trends, emerging technologies, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration.

What Does Testing and Commissioning Mean? Testing and commissioning is the process of verifying that a building’s systems are installed correctly, perform as designed, and work together as intended before handover. It is particularly important for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, where individual components may perform correctly but still fail to operate properly once integrated with the wider building. Testing vs. Commissioning: What Is the Difference? Alth