Soben is a global construction consultancy firm established in 2011 by Scott Smyth, originally filling a gap in the market for a consultancy combining practical project management with experienced cost consultancy. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, Soben has grown to employ over 250 professionals globally, serving clients across six continents. The company specializes in cost, project, programme, and risk management consultancy for large construction projects, with a focus on providing certainty and improved outcomes for capital investments.

In March 2025, Soben was acquired by Accenture and became part of Accenture’s Industry X Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice. The partnership combines Accenture’s vision of reinvention and digitalization with Soben’s deep industry expertise and commercial experience, aiming to disrupt traditional capital project delivery and deliver better project outcomes across sectors such as data center development, pharmaceuticals, and energy.

Soben operates in multiple global locations including North America, Europe, and other regions, addressing challenges like supply chain issues, staffing shortages, and cybersecurity risks that affect capital projects. Their expertise is particularly critical for clients expanding or modernizing data centers, a market estimated by Accenture to have over $200 billion in annual spend over the next 3-5 years.

The company’s mission centers on being a leading construction consultancy recognized for practical commercial insight and integrity, positively impacting communities through honesty, inclusivity, and purpose. Soben’s acquisition into Accenture enhances its scale and capability to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving construction and capital project market, helping clients deliver projects on time and within budget in an increasingly complex environment.