Delivery-led. Outcome-driven.
MBH is built around a single idea: complex programmes deliver better when design, cost and delivery are led by one accountable partner.
What clients get when they work with MBH.
Six things clients tell us change when a programme is run by one accountable team rather than a chain of appointments.
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One partner, connected disciplines
Design, cost, programme and compliance under one accountable delivery team.
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Speed without loss of control
Fast decisions supported by rigorous technical and commercial checks.
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Lower delivery risk
Early coordination and buildable detail reduce site variation and disputes.
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Stronger commercial oversight
Cost certainty from feasibility through final account — no surprises.
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Reduced management burden
A single team taking ownership of the outcome, not just their scope.
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Scalable for repeat rollouts
Standards, templates and playbooks that flex across multi-site programmes.
A single team accountable for the whole programme.
We don't hand off between disciplines. Design leads sit next to cost, programme and delivery leads from day one — so decisions are made once, with full commercial and technical context.
Meet the team →Built on experience. Driven by ambition.
Since 1961, MBH has evolved from a traditional architectural practice into an international, multidisciplinary consultancy, combining decades of experience with a progressive approach to delivering complex property and infrastructure projects.
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1961
McCarthy Bainbridge Partnership established.
Originally formed through the amalgamation of McCarthy Bainbridge Partnership and David Hollis Partnership, MBH built its reputation on technical expertise, trusted relationships and consistent project delivery.
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1998
Acquisition of David Hollis Partnership to form MBH Partnership.
Under the ownership of Andrew Murrin from 1998, the business continued to grow, strengthening its presence across the commercial, residential and roadside sectors.
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2013
MBH India office established.
In 2013, guided by the vision of one of our Directors, Ankit Shah, we established an office in India. This significantly enhanced our capacity to handle more projects efficiently by leveraging different time zones.
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2021
South Africa office established under the leadership of Julian von Buddenbrock.
In 2021, under the leadership of Julian von Buddenbrock, we expanded further with the opening of our South Africa office, creating an integrated international delivery team across the UK, India and South Africa.
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2022
Business sold into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) under the leadership of CEO Jonny Richardson.
In December 2022, under the leadership of CEO Jonny Richardson, the business was sold into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), securing its long-term future through employee ownership. This transition has strengthened our culture, accountability and commitment to sustainable growth.
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2026
Building for the future. Strengthening our capabilities as a strategic delivery partner for complex property and infrastructure projects.
Today, we continue to build on our heritage, with an international team and an integrated range of services, focused on helping our clients navigate increasingly complex property and infrastructure projects.
Our vision is clear: To be the UK’s leading strategic delivery partner. Our mission is to empower our clients to make informed decisions, reduce risk and deliver projects faster. By removing uncertainty from complex projects and building trusted, lasting relationships, we create clarity, confidence and certainty in delivery, ensuring successful outcomes for our clients.