Preliminary Cost Estimates: Developing initial cost estimates based on early design concepts to establish project feasibility. Detailed Cost Plans: Creating detailed cost plans and budgets at various design stages to ensure financial control and feasibility.
Accurate Measurement: Performing precise measurements of quantities for all project components. Comprehensive BoQ Documentation: Preparing detailed BoQ documents for tendering and contract administration purposes.
Tender Documentation: Compiling and reviewing tender documents, including BoQs, specifications, and contract conditions. Tender Analysis: Evaluating contractor bids to ensure compliance, competitiveness, and alignment with project requirements. Procurement Strategies: Advising on the most suitable procurement methods and selecting contractors and suppliers.
Contract Drafting: Preparing and negotiating construction contracts to ensure they align with project objectives and client interests. Interim Valuations: Conducting interim valuations to certify payments based on the progress of work. Change Management: Managing contract variations and change orders, ensuring they are documented, priced, and agreed upon.
Cost Monitoring: Regularly monitoring project costs against budgets, identifying variances, and implementing corrective measures. Cash Flow Forecasting: Preparing and updating cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and management.
Cost Optimization: Performing value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality. Alternative Solutions: Evaluating alternative materials, construction methods, and designs for better value for money.
Final Account Preparation: Preparing final accounts and agreeing on the final settlement of all project costs. Project Closeout: Assisting with project closeout activities, including handover documentation and ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
Claims Preparation: Preparing and defending claims for additional costs or time extensions, ensuring they are well-documented and justified. Dispute Resolution: Assisting in resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation support.
Financial Audits: Conducting financial audits to ensure transparency and accountability in project accounts. Performance Reviews: Reviewing project performance against objectives and providing recommendations for improvement.
Feasibility Studies: Conducting feasibility studies to evaluate project viability, considering financial, technical, and market factors. Project Charter Development: Defining project objectives, scope, and deliverables, and creating a detailed project charter. Stakeholder Analysis: Identifying and analyzing stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.
Scope Definition: Clearly defining and documenting the project scope to ensure all stakeholders have a shared understanding. Scope Control: Managing changes to the project scope to avoid scope creep and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Procurement Planning: Defining procurement requirements and developing a procurement strategy. Vendor Management: Selecting and managing vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
Progress Tracking: Regularly tracking project progress against the project plan and performance metrics. Change Management: Managing changes to the project plan, ensuring that all changes are documented and approved.
Project Handover: Ensuring a smooth transition of the completed project to the client or end-users. Post-Project Evaluation: Conducting post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
Custom Contracts: Drafting and reviewing construction contracts to ensure they are legally sound and aligned with project requirements. Risk Allocation: Structuring contracts to allocate risks appropriately and protect client interests.
Preventive Measures: Implementing strategies to avoid disputes through clear contract terms and proactive management. Advisory Services: Providing legal advice on various aspects of construction projects to minimize the risk of disputes.
Claim Preparation: Assisting with the preparation and submission of claims for additional costs, extensions of time, or other contractual issues. Claim Analysis: Reviewing and analyzing claims to ensure they are well-founded and supported by evidence.
Negotiation: Facilitating negotiations between parties to reach amicable resolutions without formal proceedings. Mediation: Providing mediation services to help parties resolve disputes through a neutral third party. Arbitration: Representing clients in arbitration proceedings, offering a formal resolution mechanism for construction disputes. Litigation Support: Offering support for construction-related litigation, including evidence preparation.
Dispute Analysis: Analyzing and resolving disputes arising from contract performance, breaches, or disagreements. Resolution Strategies: Developing and implementing strategies to effectively resolve disputes and minimize project delays.