Construction Cost Control is a key management function in the process of guiding a proposal from commencement to successful completion. PJ Estimating has the expertise and experience to act as construction cost controller (Quantity Surveyor). In addition, extensive in-house support services are available within the practice to assist in fulfilling this role.
It is PJ Estimating policy to provide “Added Value” to a project. We intend to be proactive at all stages of the project to ensure that the client is advised of all financial, construction and time issues that arise.
The services offered by the practice during both the pre-contract and post contract stages of the project. The services are applicable to all aspects of the project including the building works and the mechanical and electrical services.
Cost advise and estimating
Establish client requirements, liaise with other consultants.
Advise on the cost implications of the development of the site.
Advise on the cost of alternative designs or techniques of construction.
Prepare an approximate estimate or cost plan.
Tendering
Advise on tendering procedures and contract arrangements and the selection of tenderers.
Prepare Bill of Quantities for the main contract and for specialist sub-contractors.
Advise on tendering procedures and contract arrangements and the selection of tenderers.
Prepare Bill of Quantities for the main contract and for specialist sub-contractors.
Examine the lowest acceptable tender received and report thereon.
Prepare Bills of Reductions, if the lowest acceptable tender exceeds the amount of the relevant estimate or Cost Plan.
Prepare a cost analysis of the accepted tender.
Prepare expenditure cash flow forecasts.
Construction Stage
Construction Cost Control is a key management function in the process of guiding a proposal from commencement to successful completion.
Check contractor’s progress applications and recommend payments.
Issue Interim Recommendations for Payment at stipulated intervals.
Prepare quarterly cost forecasts of the Final Account.
Monitor and report on the cost.
Adjust for variations and measure the work in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Update expenditure cash flow forecasts.
Adjust the contract sum in accordance with the Price Variation Clause.
Examine and report on delay/disruption and other claims under the contract.
Prepare a Final Account and make a final report.