
Asset Management
Providing advice and assistance to clients in the management of their
assets in the most cost effective manner.
Capital Works Budget Establishment
Preparing estimates and establishing capital works budgets for government
and private organisations.
Contract Administration
Advising on contract interpretations including valuation and preparation
of progress claim recommendations, assessing variations, financial cost
forecasting & reporting and preparation of final accounts at project
completion.
Cost Planning and Management
Establishing realistic and achievable budgets for building projects including
monitoring and controlling costs from project inception to completion.
Estimating
Evaluating design options and advising on the cost of alternative materials
or construction methods.
Feasibility Studies
Preparing feasibility report for any proposed subdivision, construction
and refurbishment developments which can then be used as a planning tool
for the ongoing financial management of the developments.
'Green Star' Cost Impact Assessment
Providing cost advice related to comparative building costs for alternate friendly material solutions.
Insurance Replacement Valuations
Preparing estimates of new or existing buildings for insurance purposes.
Mediation/Dispute Resolution
Providing independent and impartial cost advice in courts, arbitration,
conciliation and mediation to facilitate dispute resolution.
Strategic Masterplanning Studies
Establishing project budgets at conceptual stage in accordance with a
client's brief for new or refurbished facilities including evaluating
site-specific and ‘precinct' costs related to works outside the
building envelope.
Tender Documentation and Assessment
Providing advice and recommendation on the type of contract best suited
to the Client's requirements. Preparing tender documentation (e.g. Bill
of Quantities, Schedule of Rates, Cost Management Documents, etc) including
tender estimating, checking and evaluating tenders received, tender reporting
and recommendations.
Value Management
Establishing client's needs, as opposed to wants, at concept stage to
produce an accurate brief and to ensure client achieves value for money
and a quality product. |