Feasibility Costing of Projects and Works Packages

Using local construction and materials prices and dependent on the level of design available, feasibility costs can be calculated. These may require to be presented in Phases or as a single project proposal, if required a cashflow showing expenditure can also be created and presented allowing finance options to be reviewed before any funding commitment.

Value Engineering

Prior to or even during contracts it may be necessary to investigate potential savings opportunities or Value Engineering possibilities. These where identified would be investigated on a case by case basis and valued in cooperation with the Contractor or Consultant concerned and a report presented to the Client concluding potential savings. If the Client approves such options these would be incorporated into the Contractor / Consultants contract by the use of Variation Orders.

Procurement

Review of the Clients project strategy and reporting on the most appropriate procurement strategy, whether that be Traditional, Design and Build, Construction Management, Management Contracting, with a full list of the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed procurement strategy.

Tendering

Liaising with design team to ensure the correct design information including a review of any Bills of Quantity as appropriate to procurement strategy. Prepare tender documentation, establish a programme for tendering procedure, review companies / consultants to be issued the tender. Issue tender, monitor during tender period, coordinate any questions presented by tendering companies and deal with in line with tendering procedures. Once all tenders have been returned organise tender opening and ensure full open and transparent tender opening, record tender results and carry out detailed review and comparison of tenders. Prepare report and present to Client with a recommendation based on Client criteria.

Payment Strategy

The establishment of an appropriate payment process for Consultants and Contractors including a specific process chart and the production of suitable payment certificates for project use, ensuring that only works which have been carried out are paid for therefore reducing the risk to the Client. This is likely to also include the implementation of amortisation of Advanced Payments to ensure an appropriate cashflow for the Contractors or Consultants without exposing the Client to undue financial risk.

It is also likely that small works items such as minor materials, administration equipment, small repairs etc will be required to be procured however the use of a standard contract would be time consuming and excessive. In such cases a suitable Small Works payment system should be established.

Contracts

Dependant on the size, complexity and procurement required an assessment of the relevant contract will be carried out and advice on the details, content (particular conditions) and contract data will be presented. This will include comments on Performance Security and Advanced Payment Bonds to ensure a reduced risk for the Client, whilst ensuring that the Contractor has relevant funds to operate from the initiation of the contract.