Our services - Expert Cost Management at Every Stage
We provide comprehensive quantity surveying and cost consultancy services throughout the project lifecycle—ensuring financial control, value for money, and complete peace of mind.
Pre-Contract Services
Effective cost management begins at the earliest stages of project development. We provide comprehensive pre-contract services that give you clarity and confidence in your project's financial viability from day one.
Our cost planning expertise spans from RIBA Stages 2-5, from concept design to construction phase. We work closely with design teams to ensure cost plans remain aligned with evolving project requirements, providing timely advice that supports informed decision-making throughout the design process.
When your project is ready for tender, we manage the entire procurement process—from preparing tender documentation to evaluating returns and providing comprehensive recommendations that consider both cost and quality factors.
Typical deliverables
- Feasibility cost estimates
- RIBA Stage cost plans
- Budget formation & tracking
- Value engineering analysis
- Tender documentation
- Tender evaluation reports
Post-Contract Services
Once construction begins, proactive cost management becomes essential. We provide comprehensive post-contract quantity surveying services that keep your project financially on track from foundations to final account.
Our monthly reporting provides clear visibility of your project's financial status, including accurate accruals, forecast costs, and early warning of potential issues. We manage the valuation process efficiently, ensuring fair assessment of work completed while protecting your commercial interests.
Variation management is handled systematically—we assess cost implications promptly, negotiate fair rates, and maintain detailed records that support transparent final account negotiations. Our methodical approach means no costs are overlooked and all claims are properly substantiated.
Core activities
- Valuations & Certifications. Regular assessment of work completed, preparation of interim valuations, and processing of payment certificates in accordance with contract terms.
- Variation Management. Prompt assessment of variations, negotiation of fair rates, agreement of scope changes, and maintenance of comprehensive change control records.
- Financial Reporting. Monthly cost reports, accurate accruals, cashflow forecasting, and regular stakeholder updates on project financial performance.
- Final Account. Systematic preparation of final account documentation, negotiation of outstanding issues, and agreement of final project costs.
Contract Admin Support
Construction contracts require expert administration to protect your interests and maintain project momentum. We provide comprehensive contract administration services for both NEC and JCT forms of contract.
Regarding NEC contracts, we cover the full process for compensation events, from initial notification to quotation assessment and implementation. We incorporate early warning procedures proactively , helping to ensure potential issues are identified and addressed early on.
Our systematic approach ensures all contractual procedures are followed correctly, timescales are met, and proper records maintained. This reduces disputes, supports collaborative working, and provides the audit trail needed for effective project governance.
Contract Experience
- NEC3 & NEC4 contracts
- JCT Standard building contract
- Change management
- Periodic valuation process
- Contractual mechanisms
- Risk & opportunity management
Our commitment - Professional service, personal attention
Every project benefits from our commitment to excellence, integrity, and clear communication. We bring technical expertise without unnecessary jargon, ensuring you always understand the commercial position of your project.
- Responsive. We understand that project issues don't wait for convenient times. You'll receive prompt responses to queries and proactive updates on developing situations.
- Clear Communication. Complex cost information is presented clearly and accessibly. Our reports focus on what you need to know, when you need to know it.
- Proactive. We don't just report on what's happened—we identify emerging issues early and recommend practical solutions that keep your project on track.
- Transparent. You'll always understand how costs have been assessed, what assumptions have been made, and what risks may affect future expenditure.
- Diligent. Attention to detail matters in cost management. We maintain accurate records, follow proper procedures, and ensure nothing is overlooked.
- Independent. Our advice is driven by what's right for your project, not by external pressures or conflicts of interest. You can trust our recommendations.
Tell us about your project
Coverage area
- New Forest
Operating throughout southern England
Based in Hampshire, UK. - Remote Projects
UK-Wide Coverage
for fully remote projects