QS Solutions offer the following tradition quantity surveying services.
QS Solutions can provide an indication of the likely cost of a project at the earliest possible stag. The estimate can be prepared with minimal project information and assists in establishing if it is feasible to proceed with a project.
QS Solutions can assists in the financial success of a construction project by ensuring realistic and balanced budgets are in place for the project. A cost plan can be prepared from minimal documentation and updated during design development. It provides the opportunity to consider the cost benefits of various design alternatives.
QS Solutions can prepare a detailed construction cost estimate based on the documents to be issued at tender. This final tender document and budget check reduces variations and form the bases for assessing tenders and progress payments.
During the pre-tender QS Solutions can advise on specific contract condition, DA conditions, contingency amounts, retention requirements, construction program, cash flow and general documentation.
Our tender comparison confirms quotations are within reasonable limits and assists in identifying items not priced or included as contingency sums within the tender. During this analysis we can review the builder’s qualifications and capacity to complete the work.
Controlling construction costs and risks during the construction process is achieved by providing the following services:
Life cycle costing evaluates the total cost of alternative building concepts and designs throughout their life cycle. All costs associated with each alternative from initial conception to final disposal are analysed to efficiently compare the real total cost of each alternative during the life of the building. Life cycle costing assists in assessing design alternatives and identifying risk and performance costs over the life of a building.