“Meticulous contract administration and record keeping.”
Establishing the correct procurement path
There are many different routes by which the design and construction of a project can be procured. Selecting the wrong procurement path can have far reaching implications, often leading to failure of programme and substantial increases in costs.
The selected procurement route must follow the client’s specific requirements of programme, cost, quality, project constraints, risk and ownership.
We use our extensive experience to advise and implement a suitable procurement approach that puts these requirements at the core of the evaluation process.
We negotiate and complete the contract documentation, provide design, tender and contract programmes and risk manage the contract process.
The result will be robust and practical contract documentation that gives confidence to both the client and the contractor and is a solid basis for delivery of the project objectives.
The application of contract knowledge and experience
Establishment of suitable contract documentation is the essential cornerstone to all projects but, a successful project that avoids disputes is only achieved through the use and application of contract knowledge, experience and the ability to influence all parties to the contract at site level.
As consultant project managers we have extensive experience in contractual matters and this is applied seamlessly throughout our appointments.
Meticulous contract administration
In practice we are meticulous in contract administration and in our gathering and provision of detailed documentary evidence throughout the contract.
The information we gather provides a reliable resource to make informed decisions during the contract, it can also be used to defend against future claims or disputes.
Client confidence
Our clients, whether a large corporation or an individual property owner, can have complete confidence that we provide expert, impartial advice at every stage of the appointment.
Control of programming and the works
Our programming experience and control of the project is an essential component of our procurement service and provides the best possible approach for avoiding delay, failed programmes and disputes throughout the contract, whilst maintaining the client’s business objectives and interests.
Dispute avoidance for successful project delivery
Delay and disturbance in programmes can be difficult to resolve during the later stages of a project, often causing an adversarial environment which is not only unfamiliar to the client but, may require entry into a formal dispute resolution procedure.
Disputes impact on delivery of the project, which will be time critical to the client’s business and cause a costly diversion of resources away from the day to day business of the client organisation.
By meticulous contract administration, coordination, programming and communication we avoid disputes and deliver the objectives of the project.
How we differ from our competitors
As a chartered building surveying and project management practice, we are clearly differentiated from the rest of the market by our enhanced technical knowledge and professional standards.
We are regulated by the RICS, the world’s leading professional body for qualifications and professional standards in construction, property, land and infrastructure.