The heart of our business is the cost management of capital construction projects. We involve ourselves, where possible, right from the outset in working with our customers and their teams in creating the right framework for their particular requirements.

Our ability to provide accurate and timely forecasts of construction costs with the briefest of information allows the decision making process to continue at this most critical time. The selection of the procurement route and choice of contract are key early decisions which determine time, cost, quality and the allocation of risk. The ongoing refinement of our cost plans together with our interface with the design team and the customer ensure that the overall project model is soundly based.

Our procedures demand that production of tender documentation is a quality controlled process. Our objective in preparing these documents is that the contractor, the design team and the customer all understand exactly what is to be delivered under the terms of the agreement. We are able to ring fence areas of uncertainty and provide customers with options in respect of these matters.

Once a project commences on site we continue to act for the customer in monitoring projects and in valuing the completed works on site. Where appropriate we keep close to the site activity and can alert the design team and the customer if issues or disputes arise on site. Our specialist legal team are available to assess the implications of this and to advise on a remedial course of action.

We have a methodology which prepares the final account on an ongoing basis. Our people actively endeavour to agree elements of work as they are completed and oblige the contractor (under his contract) to work with us in finalising the account promptly after completion of the works. Importantly we believe this must include the issue of operating manuals and maintenance agreements.