Construction management services

PROJECT EVALUATION & DESIGN PHASE
Assist the Client and Design team with value management input related to building techniques, systems, material selection, general buildability and the likely on-going maintenance considerations.
Together with the Project team, prepare trade budgets including preliminary items.
Complete an overall programme for the project.
Arranging for surveys as necessary.
Calling competitive tenders for all trade contractors and suppliers in conjunction with the
Architect and other consultants.
Prepare the comparative analysis of the tenders and make recommendations to the Client.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Pre-construction phase responsibilities will continue throughout this construction phase.
Assist the Client and Design team, with co-ordination of all drawings and specifications necessary to construct the works, including shop drawings as necessary.
Control the issue of all instructions and correspondence for the due completion of the project.
Project cost reporting in conjunction with the Client and Design team.
Assist the Client and Design team with value management input relating to building techniques, systems, material selection, general buildability and likely on-going maintenance considerations.
Advise on the form of project delivery and contractual conditions.
Calling of competitive tenders, analysing and making recommendations.
Assist the Client with local government approvals, dilapidation survey of adjoining properties.
Calling of tenders for P.C. Items.
Organising the construction start.
Convene, chair and minute regular site meetings.
Report on progress, quality and contractual matters on a monthly basis.
Prepare and monitor defects list (in conjunction with other consultants).
Advise on practical completion of the project.
Co-ordinate all local and government approvals.

POST COMPLETION PHASE
Arrange for “as built”: drawings, operational manuals, warranties, etc.
Provide hand-over assistance to building operator and/or owners.
Arrange for tax appreciation schedule.
Report on defects rectification during the defects period.
Recommend the Building Contractors final account.
Advise on release of retention.
Advise on Final Completion.