quantity surveying
Feasibility Studies
Undertaking an analysis for proposed developments at an early stage in order to minimize financial risks and maximize investment returns for the developers.
Cost Planning
Establishing a cost budget for construction projects during the design development. This includes monitor costs, highlighting potential savings and cost cutting. Ensuring the building is tailored to this budget. There are generally four stages of Cost Planning to reflect the detailing and development of the project design.
Value Engineering and Design Optimization Studies
Identifying and evaluating different options that are available for different components of a building project in order to provide viable, cost effective solutions and thus ensuring the value for the capital invested.
Cost Estimating
Preparing cost estimates for Contractors with their tendering and new projects. We also prepare Builders Quantities and Material Take-offs.
Life Cycle Costing (LCC)
Preparing a Whole of Life costing factoring the construction costs, operating and maintenance costs, replacement costs, and depreciation allowances over the life of the project.
Cost Management
Monitoring and Control of Construction Costs during the Construction phrase. Including assessing and recommending progress claims and variation claims, financial cost forecasting and reporting. Ensure that the cost of construction is within the approved budget.
Bank Reports and Progressive Assessments
Representing Financial Institutions to prepare Initial reports and progressive draw-downs for development projects.
Insurance Replacement Valuation
Prepare replacement cost estimates for new and existing buildings if it were required to be replaced in the case of destroyed or damaged.
Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Provide independent cost advise on construction related disputes
Tax Depreciation Schedules
Prepare estimated or actual depreciation schedules on new and existing buildings by calculating the plant, equipment and capital allowance in order to claim tax credits.
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