SELECTIVE SERVICES

PRE DESIGN AND DESIGN STAGE

Development appraisals

Instigation into the financial feasibility of projects including preliminary studies of total project costs, cash flows, earnings, discounted cash flow and cost/benefit analyses.

Research Studies

Studies of the financial significance of new construction methods, materials and products, plant utilisation, labour saving techniques, local costs, customs and construction methods.

Cost Planning

Financial planning studies of projects based on the initial brief. Cost advice during the preliminary design stage and establishment of preliminary budget estimates. Cost monitoring during detail design stage, advising on the cost effect of design decisions. Cost checking of the final detailed design. Life-cycle costing and cost-in-use studies of materials, components, systems, methods and the overall project.

Contract and Contractor Selection

Advising on the most suitable tendering procedures and contractual arrangements for projects including preparation of bid/tender lists, investigation into financial, management, labour and plant resources. Selection of, or advising upon, the proposed construction contract.

Bid/Tender Documentation

Advising on the selection of the type of documentation required to obtain comparable competitive bids/tenders to suit the size, nature and location of the project. Preparing selected documentation.

Bid/Tender Evaluation

Monitoring tendering procedures, evaluating tenders received and preparing reports and recommendations on tenders.

CONSTRUCTION STAGE

Construction Programme Schedule and Advance Procurement

Preparation of network analysis and cash flow charts. Monitoring of precontract and subsequent site progress to alert all parties to potential delays to enable remedial action to be taken. Arrangements for the procurement of materials and components.

Supervision of Construction Works as Client's Representative

Inspection and supervision of work on site and administration of the construction contract.

Valuation of Construction Works in Progress

Regular reports and financial recommendations relating to on- and off-site production and progress.

Cost Management and Recording

Establishing systems and preparing reports prior to and throughout the construction period to enable budgets to be followed or adjusted to accommodate change/variation orders. Cost recording on cost reimbursement contracts. Preparing monthly progress evaluations and forecasts of final cost.

Contractual Claims

Evaluation and settlement of contractor's claims.

Final Accounts

Preparing final accounts on completion of the project including, measurement/adjustment of variations, sub-contractors accounts, assessment of fluctuations in resource costs and of the financial implications of programme changes