About DBN Commercial
Experienced commercial leadership. Practical support.
DBN Commercial is an independent Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management consultancy supporting contractors, subcontractors and developers across the construction industry.
Founded by Daniel Mannering, DBN combines senior-level commercial experience with a practical, hands-on approach to helping construction businesses manage costs, protect profitability and improve commercial performance.
Whether you need support on an individual project or want to strengthen the commercial management of your business, DBN provides flexible expertise tailored to your requirements.
Meet the Founder
Daniel Mannering
Founder | DBN Commercial Ltd
Daniel is an experienced construction commercial professional with a background in senior commercial leadership.
Throughout his career, Daniel has held senior commercial leadership positions within the Development and Construction industry, successfully building and developing high-performing commercial teams, overseeing complex projects and playing a key role in shaping commercial strategies, systems and procedures at both regional and national level.
His experience spans estimating, procurement, cost planning, commercial reporting, contract management, risk management and project financial performance.
Having worked across both operational and strategic commercial functions, Daniel understands the challenges facing construction businesses from securing profitable work and managing project delivery to maintaining cash flow and developing effective commercial systems.
DBN Commercial was established to make this experience accessible to contractors, subcontractors and developers who need practical, commercially focused support without necessarily employing a full-time commercial team.
Our Approach
Commercial insight. Practical action. Measurable value.
Understand
We take time to understand your business, projects and commercial challenges, identifying where support will make the greatest difference.
Improve
We strengthen forecasting, reporting and commercial processes, giving you clearer information and greater control.
Protect
We help protect profitability, improve cash-flow visibility and build stronger foundations for sustainable growth.
Let's Talk About Your Business
Whether you need commercial support on an individual project, additional QS capacity or help strengthening your existing commercial processes, DBN Commercial can provide practical support tailored to your requirements.