Quantity Surveying
Quantity surveying is our core discipline and forms the cornerstone of our business.
Quantity Surveyor
We are experts in providing construction cost and contract advice and we have a huge range of experience across varied geographical areas and industry sectors, from high specification residential to refurbishment.
Typically our expertise in this discipline leads us to a broader role within a construction project, often encompassing procurement, contract administration, project management, cost planning and / or procurement.
Project Management
- Management of pre-construction activities
- Appointing, managing and co-ordinating the design team
- Site investigation, surveys and demolition
- Hands on construction-phase project management
Risk Management
- Risk identification
- Eradication
- Reduction
- Management
Contractors Surveying
- Completing tender submissions and generating contract sums for main contractors and sub-contractors
- Take offs
- First principles rate generation
- Tender negotiations
- Managing the valuation, certification and payment process
- Highlighting risks and opportunities
Contract Administration & Employer's Agent
Acting on behalf of the client or employer to:
- Manage contractual negotiations
- Advise on suitable forms of contract
- Manage the contractual requirements during the construction phase
- Lead discussions with the building contractor
- Assess and certify the contractors applications and payments
- Issue the Practical Completion certificate
Cost Planning & Cost Management
- Produce cost estimates during the design stage of the project
- Propose construction solutions which provide better value for money for the client.
- Control construction costs during the project.
- Provide forecast final cost projections
- Review variation costs as the project progresses
Procurement
- Compile tender lists.
- Produce work package procurement strategies
- Produce tender documents
- Reconcile tender returns
- Provide recommendations