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Quantity Surveying
As Quantity Surveyors we are there to protect the Client’s commercial interests at all stages of the development from inception, through to procuring the works, up to agreeing a final account. We also advise on the most appropriate procurement route that best serves the client’s interests.
- Feasibility estimates
- Detailed cost planning
- Cash flow and forecasting
- Contract Administration
- Procurement advice
- Risk and contingency analysis
- Production of bills of quantities
- Insurance reinstatement valuations
- Production of contract documentation
- Variation management
Monitoring Surveying
We understand the lender’s perspective and requirements together with knowledge of the scheme, structure, use of debt, equity and a risk assessment for each funding proposal. Understanding the fundamentals of conditions precedent, cost to complete and project risks against available funds.
Initial Reports
- Budget review
- Review documentation
- Highlight risks and provide recommendations for mitigation
- Review proposed build programme
- Report on appointments and collateral warranties
- Review funding documentation
- Report on conditions precedent from funding documentation
- Review and report on the statutory obligations of the development
Drawdown Reports
- Monitor progress of works
- Report on statutory obligations
- Provide monthly reports
- Provide monthly site visits
- Report on matters requiring decisions
- Receive and comment on the monthly drawdown request and make recommendations
Employer’s Agent
Under the JCT Design and Build contract, the Employer’s Agent has a key role prior to contract award in the procurement, co-ordination and delivery of tender documentation and Client requirements. After the contract award the Employer’s Agent will administer the contract with duties including managing change control procedures, issuing instructions, certifying payments, practical completion and agreeing the final account.
- Establish and understand the Client’s project brief
- Preparation of Employer’s Requirements
- Tendering and procurement of the main contractor
- Contract documentation
- Administer the terms of the Design and Build contract as Employer’s Agent
- Establish and operate post contract cost control procedures
- Value draft instructions / assess programme implications for varying the work prior to issue
- Issue instructions as required
- Prepare monthly recommendations for interim payments to the contractor
- Agree and prepare a final account
- Assist in the rectification of any defects during the defects liability period