Pre Design and Design Phase:

Acquisitions / Appraisals (Development Site)
Assisting in the definition of locational parameters including corporate strategy, environmental impact assessment, communications, space, logistic requirements and (re)location cost benefit analyses. Identification of opportunities and provision of comparative evaluation against defined criteria including cost, regional / development grants and allowances, development viability, workforce availability and applicable planning law.

Cost Planning
Predominantly geared to towards the financial planning of projects based on our initial Client brief. Cost advice during the preliminary design stage and establishment of preliminary cost estimates. Active cost monitoring during the detailed design stage and strategic advice on the cost effect of design decisions considered in the realms of cost checking of the final detailed design. Life cycle costing and cost in use studies of materials, components, systems, methods and the overall project.

Development Appraisals
Utilisation of in-house cost modeling software facilitates early investigation into the forensic feasibility of projects (with a notable financial bias) including preliminary studies of total project costs, cash flow and revenue forecasts, projected design, construction schedules and human / IT resource requirements.

Procurement Strategy and Analyses
Advice on the most suitable tendering procedures and/or contractual arrangements for projects including preparation of both main and sub-contract / supplier tender lists and investigation into financial, management, labour and plant resources. Selection of, or advice provided on, the proposed construction contract and the contractor's assessment studies. Advice on the selection and type of documentation required to obtain comparable competitive bids / tenders to suit the size, nature and location of the project. Preparation of complete project documentation, monitoring of tendering procedures, evaluation of tender submissions and preparation of reports and recommendation(s) on proposed deliverables.

Risk Analysis and Option Assessment
The uncertainty that surrounds the time and price forecast of construction activities by accepting that there is a need to interrogate a variety of possible outcomes offered by a range of identifiable / ascertainable project risks. The process requires the preparation of a list of risk items with an assessment of each event occurring, based on expert judgement, to produce a matrix and resultant estimate(s) of the most likely, lowest and highest time and price alternatives.

Value Engineering
The process of providing the necessary functions of the building, which have been established in the design brief, at a minimum cost whilst maintaining quality. Value engineering is a facilitated process through which particular emphasis is given to the issues of buildability and the inherent life cycle cost(s).

Value Management
A facilitated process through which our Client can ensure that the building design evolves in accordance with an agreed set of corporate and/or ethical objectives. Value Management also aids the briefing process by providing a rigorous framework within which to determine the relative importance of the key design objectives and the comparative benefits of alternative courses of action.


Construction Phase:

Construction Cost Management
Establishment of systems and preparation of reports prior to and throughout the construction period to enable budgets to be followed or adjusted to accommodate change/variation orders. Preparation of monthly progress evaluations and forecasts of final project cost. Quantified analyses of project expenditure.

Development Agency (Employer's Agent)
Monitoring of construction works as Clients Representative, includes Inspection and supervision of contract work(s) undertaken on site and day-to-day administration of the construction phase. Valuation of construction works in progress; including regular reports and interim financial recommendations relating to on and off site production, including detailed analysis of progress.

Final Account Management
Preparation of final accounts on completion of the project including measurement / adjustment of variations subcontractors' accounts and assessment of fluctuations in resource / head office overhead costs and the financial implications of programme changes. Evaluation and negotiation of both main and sub-contract monetary claims.

The above services can be accommodated either on an individual or complete project management basis. Please feel free to select the requisite make up of professional services in full consideration of your project requirements.