Quantity Surveying
QUANTITY SURVEYING IN CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING
Quantity Surveying
Quantity Surveying
Expert help and advice on construction costs, cost management, estimating and tendering, or valuations of construction work.
Support with drafting a construction contract, payment & delay claims, variations, or final accounts.
Expert Witness - Valuation of Work & Variations, Delay, Defects, Specification.
"Richard had outthought the other side and obtained a reduction of over 35% on what was being sought by the main contractor on his final account”
Arthur Wilby, Managing Director
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"We believe that you shouldn’t have to suffer from exceeded budgets and loss of financial control over your projects, or struggle with unfamiliar construction contracts"
If you are planning a construction project, the first thing that you will want to know is - how much is it going to cost and is it financially viable? Forecasting and controlling costs can be the most challenging aspect of any building or civils project, so whether you are planning a new facility for your business, a new development for sale/rent, or need a tender estimate for construction works prepared, you will need the support, guidance and expert services of a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.
All of the traditional Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimating skills and services underpin all of the answers and professional support that our Clients receive from utilising our services.
Our Client’s common concerns when first contacting us are usually one or more of the following:
• What is it going to cost me to carry out my construction project, and what risks do I need to identify, allow for in the costs, and then manage?
• Unforeseen additional costs and a loss of cost control, resulting in budgets being over-spent.
• Problems with cash-flow and business profitability caused by losses from poor budget control.
• Inability to obtain accurate project costings from an early stage, or a lack of detailed cost estimates for tendering or funding purposes.
• Limited understanding of the detail of construction contracts or how to avoid poorly drafted contracts or onerous contract terms.
• How can I accurately calculate costs from initial designs, or from detailed drawings.
• How can i robustly manage cost and cash-flow/payments during the course of the project.
• I need an Expert Witness who can provide a report or evidence in relation to the costs of my project or to defects in the work.
We believe that you shouldn’t have to suffer from exceeded budgets and a loss of financial control over your projects. Neither do you need to struggle with unfamiliar construction contracts, designs, or specifications. And you don’t have to flounder in the dark when it comes to understanding contract terms or construction costs.
Your project costings/estimates must be reliable in order to provide a solid basis for your budgets or tenders, and your contract selection and drafting must be robust – and this is exactly where the highly experienced team at RJH can help you.
We understand that each construction project is unique, and so providing an accurate cost projection from an early stage can be problematic for a building owner. Equally, preparing an accurate tender cost estimate from detailed drawings might seem like a daunting prospect to a developer or specialist contractor.
Our approach is simple and straightforward – we start with a free initial consultation to discuss your project and assess your requirements for Quantity Surveying support. We’ll give you a step-by-step explanation of the process of preparing a cost plan for your project, including cost planning, quantification, cost estimating, market testing/quotations, and then continuing cost management throughout the design and construction phases of your project.
If you choose to work with us, you will have peace of mind as we will utilise our extensive experience to professionally prepare robust cost estimates and to help you to manage all of the financial and contractual aspects of your project throughout. We can be involved throughout the entire process or at certain key stages only, as much or as little as you wish.
You will receive fully qualified specialist advice at all stages, and the benefit of our full expertise in construction costs and contracts. We can prepare and issue, or review, tender
documents and draw up or review the terms, conditions and documentation of a proposed contract.
We will ensure you obtain a competitive tender submission and robust commercial management of your contract and payments, from tender stage to final account. We can
monitor costs and manage valuations, value any variations, manage the overall cost and value of your project throughout, and prepare the final account for agreement with the contractor.
You’ll be involved in all key decisions regarding the initial cost plan and estimate, the design of the new building, and ultimately the agreement of a contract with a contractor. You will receive an explanation of each stage of the process in layman’s terms and we’ll ensure that you are kept up to date with your projected costs against budget. Your risks are identified and managed at each stage, and you can be assured that construction costs will be robustly managed.
Your satisfaction is our priority and we guarantee there will be no nasty surprises regarding our fees – we’ll advise you of our costs at the outset, and agree a fixed fee with you for each stage of the services.
Ultimately, we will work with you towards the shared goal of obtaining the building work you want, within your budget, without suffering any adverse impact on your business or a substantial drain of your time and energy.
Right now, you might be unsure about exactly how you’re going to get the building you want and feel worried about forecasting the cost of the works, and dealing with all its associated risks. But with RJH on your team, you will benefit from a robust cost projection that’s proactively managed in terms of risk reduction, cost management and careful contract drafting, with financial controls in place to deliver your project within budget, achieving the commercial success you are seeking.
And if you need the services of an Expert Witness, our Chartered Quantity Surveyors and Chartered Builders are well versed in producing Expert Reports and giving evidence in Court and in Arbitration – on valuation matters, defects, or specification compliance.
Contact us now for a free initial consultation.
The Risks and Pitfalls Associated With Your Construction Project, And How To Overcome Them
Inside you'll learn...
- How to navigate the various application, approval and signâoff processes at the relevant stages of your project.
- Who to turn to for help when it comes to cost planning a project.
- What you need to know to draw up a water-tight contract.
- How to cover yourself when it comes to rectifying defects.
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Richard Hildrick - Founder
BSc(Hons) MSc MRICS MCIOB FCIArb
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Richard Hildrick - Founder
BSc(Hons) MSc MRICS MCIOB FCIArb
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“RJH has successfully represented us in several adjudications against non-paying main contractors. The cash that we have recovered against these unresolved final accounts was vital in these difficult times and with a no-win no-fee arrangement, our cost risk was minimised.”
Peter Jones
Ashridge Construction - Civils Subcontractor
“The contractual advice and support that we receive from Richard at RJH is always beneficial, allowing us to manage our risks and projects better, as well as recovering unpaid accounts and tackling difficult Contractors head-on.”
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M.D. - Specialist Engineering Company
“RJH stands out due to the direct personal attention we receive and the relationship and understanding of both our business and staff. Value for money, honest, clear and forthright advice.”
Steve Baker
Partner - Complete Rendering Solutions LLP