Quantity Surveying
Our in-house quantity surveying capability provides a crucial handle on managing the costs and financial aspects of a building project, without needing to go out to an expensive external consultant.
This ensures that our projects are completed within budget, on time and to the required high standards.
We accurately estimate costs, from high level initial budgets to fully quantified bills of quantities detailing every element of a build, managing contracts and controlling expenditure throughout the life of the project.
Whilst not essential for every project, the principles and procedures we employ are the blueprint for successful projects. Even a basic outline budget can provide clients with the knowledge and tools they need to progress with confidence. For self-build or a subcontract package led approach, clear concise work packages provide a handle of the cost for each element and these can be individually tendered and managed.
Our service offering includes:
Pre-construction
- High level budgets (from imperical and historical cost data). This helps with feasibility, are the clients aiming too high at an unrealistic scope, does the scheme require cutting back or a phased approach.
- Preparing Bills of Quantities, Schedules of work, Tender packs.
- Inviting and evaluating tender bids, advise on selection of contractors.
- Cashflow forecasting.
- VAT status and potential recovery
- Formal contract documentation
Construction Phase
- Monitoring Project Costs
- Valuing work in progress (interim payments)
- Managing variations and change orders
Post Construction
- Final account agreement
- Cost reconciliation
- Performance analysis
The costs for this service can vary based on the size and complexities of the project and we would be happy to discuss the options and requirements going forward.
Utilising our QS service can provide huge peace of mind for our clients, and open and transparent way of working, with a handle of costs at all times.
