Consultant Services Quantity Surveying Services Preparation of cost plans, bills of quantities, estimates, tender documents and final accounts. For all types of construction, building services and engineering installations. Building Surveying Services Accurate diagnosis of defects and wants of repair are critical to effective property and built asset management. Our building surveyors are highly experienced in assisting clients to overcome both everyday and more complex property challenges, providing practical and cost effective solutions. Project Management Planning control and co-ordination of construction projects from inception to completion, including Employers Agent. Construction Contracts Consultants Advise and guidance on the interpretation of both standard and non standard construction and engineering contracts. Development Consultants Advice and assistance in respect of the acquisition disposal and development of land and buildings. Social Housing Development Consultants Advice and assistance to both Housing Associations and contractors on social housing schemes from initiation to completion. Planning Supervisor/CDM Consultants Provision of Planning Supervisor services. Advice and assistance in respects of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. Party Wall Consultants Advice and assistance in respect of the Party Wall Act etc 1996. Corporate Recovery Support Investigation and reports into the performance and prospects of contractors, valuation of debts and work in progress. Arrangement of novations and assignments. Litigation Support Expert witness reports including quantum, time for completion and related matters. Attendance at arbitration and court proceedings. Business Development Advice and assistance to clients in respect of operational management techniques and procedures designed to improve profitability and minimise risk. Dispute Management Preparation and negotiation of claims for the recovery of entitlements to extensions of time and additional costs. Resolution of outstanding accounts. Seminars and Training Cost effective in-house and public seminars designed to suit client’s specific needs. Quickcash National Retention Recovery Service A cost-effective service enabling specialist sub-contractors to improve their cash flow and release resources to concentrate on other aspects of their business. Adjudication for the Referring Party Cost effective analysis preparation and submission of Adjudication Notices and Referral Notices and representation throughout the adjudication process. Adjudication for the Responding Party Fast efficient response to Adjudication Referrals including objective analysis of the Responding Party's liability and representation throughout the adjudication process. Interim and Final Accounts Advice and assistance with the preparation submission and negotiation of interim and final accounts for specialist sub-contractors and contractors. Advice and assistance for employers in the negotiation and settlement of final accounts. Adjudicators The provision of Registered Adjudicators to decide matters referred to Adjudication. Building Maintenance Comprehensive building maintenance services including schedules of condition, planned maintenance, defects investigation and stock condition surveys. Planning and Programming Computerised planning and programming facilities from simple bar charts to complex critical path analysis. Provision of planners for ongoing planning and expert witness work. Cost Appraisals and Feasibility Studies Cost appraisals and feasibility studies for all types of refurbishment and development projects. Life Cycle Costing and Value Engineering Expert advice to the project team in respect of life cycle costing and value engineering. Procedure Manuals Preparation and drafting of procedure manuals for employers, contractors and specialist sub-contractors. Forensic Planning Information to Follow Programming Information to Follow