We regularly meet and work with architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants, building contractors, public authorities and fellow surveyors both prior to and throughout the construction period in order to ensure the finished project is both cost-effective and built as designed.

We have worked on projects covering all the following areas: private housing, local authority housing, primary schools, secondary schools, specialist schools, PFI projects, youth centres, community centres, police stations, libraries, blocks of flats, hotels, shops, offices, health centres, leisure centres, sports pavilions, theatres, retirement homes, power stations and churches.

Our consultancy services include:

• Preparing initial cost estimates;
   
• Advising on development of the design to obtain maximum value;
   
• Preparing detailed elemental cost plans;
   
• Preparing cost studies of alternative design solutions and materials;
   
• Advising on tendering procedures and contract arrangements;
   
• Preparing tender documents;
   
• Analysing and reporting on tenders received;
   
• Preparing the formal contract documents for the client and main contractor;
   
• Valuing work in progress on site and recommending interim payments;
   
• Measuring & preparing variations and agreeing the amounts with the main contractor;
   
• Continuous monitoring of costs throughout the construction period;
   
• Evaluating and assisting in negotiating the settlement of any contractual disputes;
   
• Preparing the final account as a statement of the final cost of the project.