Basic Services
- Conceptual and Feasibility Stage
Conduct a thorough study of the initial design proposal and client’s brief.
Prepare initial budgets and cost limits whilst taking into account the project level of outlays and investment returns required.
Continuous updates on projected expenditure alongside the development of design by the Architect and other consultants to determine project viability. - Design Stage
Prepare preliminary estimates and cost plans with a brief specification for budgetary purposes based on each design alternative being considered by the Client.
Provide adequate sums on possible future cost changes via reasonable assumptions and input. - Tender Documentation Stage
Advice on type of contract, tender procedure and contractual arrangements most suitable to the client as well as the project.
Prepare Bills of Quantities and other tender documents, incorporating the contract particulars for preliminaries and specification agreed with other consultants, suitable for obtaining competitive tenders - Construction Stage
Conduct periodic valuation of work done as well as preparation of interim certificates.
Evaluate and report on any variations arising from the project in the form of a simple ‘Financial Statement’ on the cost implications.
Evaluate any claims from the contractor through the financial administration of the contract.
Obtain verification and agreement between contractor and client to determine ‘fair value’ of variation and contractual claims. - Completion Stage
Conduct a final measurement (if necessary) whilst preparing the final account.
Our responsibilities shall include vetting final account claims submitted by the contractor and negotiations of all related claims before arriving at the Final Building Cost.
Additional Services
- Feasibility Stage Preparation of Feasibility Studies * Income/Expenditure Cash Flow Projection. The feasibility study determines the viability of a project and acts as a tool to assist decision making which includes the altering type of development, increasing efficiency of design, amount of financing required and construction method used.
- Construction Methodology Preparation of Cost Comparison analyse options and ideas solicited from subcontractors and suppliers and make a comparison in regards to cost, time, resources and suitability to the project for the Client and design team’s consideration.
- Legal Issues
Providing legal consultation on matters including but not limited to Extension of Time, Insurance matters, Liquidated and Ascertained Damages as well as Loss and Expense claims. - Planning/Scheduling Liaise with the contractor to develop a detailed construction schedule which delineates “critical path” activities for close monitoring and utilise schedule as part of a bid document for various trades and suppliers.
- Cash Flow Analysis Amalgamate monthly expenditure, client’s financing terms and other relevant requirements to monitor development expenditure against existing budgeted cash flow.
Project Management Consortium at Administration
- We are able to provide the total Project Management services from inception to completion of the project.
- Provide advice on appointment as well as coordinate all consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Preparation of works schedules for planning, implementation and monitoring of all activities relating to achieving the overall project target.
- Preparation and submission of reports to the client regarding the completion of works or achievements of milestones throughout the project.
Design and Build/Turnkey Project
Apart from our commitment to provide excellent Quantity Surveying services via a traditional role, we recognise existing to end and practice of the Design and Build/Turnkey procurement.
The scope of services we provide for this form of procurement includes:-
- Advice on forms of construction via comparison method (when available).
- Provide indicative cost as well as comparative costs on preliminary designs prepared by Architect or proposals by Contractors.
- Advice on the form of contract as well as assist in the preparation of contract documents.
- Prepare rationalized Bills of Quantities for interim valuation purposes (non-contractual).
- Negotiations with contractors on Schedule of Rates to ensure a fair valuation if any variations or changes should arise.
- Advice on the overall cost of project in relation to related maintenance and operational cost.
- Preparation of sub-contract documents included in the main contract.
- Conduct site valuation alongside Contractor to determine an agreed value for payment certification.
- Calculate and agree on the valuation of any changes that arise throughout the contract period.
- Thoroughly check and agree on the contractor’s final account, including re-measurement exercise if so required.