Cost Management
(Quantity Surveying)

Our typical services include:

Before the Works Commence On Site:

• Preparation of a budget estimate for the proposed works.
• Liaison with project team on cost savings as necessary.
• Advice on tendering procedures and contractual arrangements for appointing contractors.
• Assistance in selection of suitable contractors.
• Surveying sites and detailed scoping of proposed works.
• Documentation preparation for choosing and placing orders on any specialist long lead-in times.
• Preparation of tender (bid) documentation for the Main Contractor on site.
• Analysis of main contractor tenders returned and preparation of a report recommending contractor for appointment, budget and programme for client approval.
• Preparation of contract documentation for completion between successful main contractor and client.
• Preparation of cash flow forecast for payments to contractors and long lead-in items.
• Agreeing with clients cost report format required.
• Negotiating contractor’s and specialists’ payment terms and valuing any completed works as necessary before delivery to site.
• Regular cost checks throughout above process to clients.

When the Works are On Site:

• Valuation and certification of contractors’ works
• Processing payments.
• Preparation of regular cost reports on anticipated final account for project.
• Measurement and valuation of any variations.
• Preparation and recommendation on the contractors final account.

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