Retained advisors / programme, contract & commercial
Belgravia Townhouse Project
Services
Project Services
Delivering efficient, effective results
Our service delivery has evolved to address challenges in projects as diverse as off-shore wind farms, hydro-electric schemes, commercial premises and high-end townhouses. So whatever phase your project may be at - inception, design and planning, to construction, full operation and maintenance - we always take a best-in-class approach in order to deliver the most efficient and effective result.
It is an approach that allows us to build long-term, mutually beneficial client relationships. Over time, this enables us to help our clients to develop systems and skills sets capable of improving their programme and commercial control, so that they may avoid distressing project positions and potentially costly disputes.
In managing construction risks, our typical Project Services commissions cover three core areas: Programme, Commercial and Contract.
Our Programme Services cover the following areas:
- Project planning, programme and scheduling support and advice
- Programme & project controls
- Preparation and defence of time-related claims
- Delay & disruption analysis
- Programme audits
- Programme recovery
- Project & programme monitoring.
We are proficient in all the main project planning software applications - Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project. In every commission, we take a practical, engineering-based approach to project planning and programme, seeking out opportunities to add value and to make a difference.
Above all, our professionals are engineers and constructors, with proven track records in their fields, so we have a deep understanding of current construction and engineering processes. This means that the programme management services we provide are not only considered and robust, but are based on practical experience.
Our Commercial Services cover the following areas:
- Procurement / bid support & advice
- Commercial management
- Quantity surveying
- Cost control
- Value / target cost change control
- Preparation and defence of time cost-related claims
- Final account assessment and support.
In addition to the above, our combined discipline teams also provide expert assistance in the following areas: Due Diligence, Project Evaluation, Transaction Technical advice, Forensic Accounting, Actual Cost Audits (Forensic Cost Verification), Insolvency and Loss Adjuster support.
Through our collaborative practices and innovative thinking, you will receive a constantly improving service that evolves in response to your project’s needs.
Our Contract Services cover the following areas:
- Procurement / bid support & advice
- Procurement advice
- Contract review & negotiation
- Contract management
- Contract and procedure advice
- Strategic project and risk management
- Dispute avoidance
- Bespoke training.
Many clients find our involvement highly beneficial when seeking to bring about proper contract governance and positive outcomes to their projects. Our professionals are well placed to provide practical, reliable and trustworthy advice on the operation of construction contracts.
We can advise on both standard forms and bespoke agreements and our expertise encompasses: NEC3, FIDIC, JCT, Infrastructure Conditions of Contract, CIOB Contract for use with complex projects, and the GCCC Public Works Contracts.
Experience
Retained advisors / programme, contract & commercial
Utility framework
Retained advisors / programme monitoring
Hydroelectric Projects
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Diligent and not afraid to role sleeves up. Will also strongly defend a well-reasoned position by demonstrating the logic and critical analysis.
- Law firm partner on our Expert Services -
Very competent, keen and enthusiastic ... . Extremely professional in approach and very reliable.
- Managing Director of a Top 5 UK Contractor on our Project Services. -
The height of efficiency, professional and attentive to clients’ needs. I am happy to recommend to my clients or indeed, anyone involved in a complex dispute in the construction sector.
- Law firm partner on our Expert Services -
Very conscientious, produced rapid results with the advice which he gave enabled us to deal quickly with the problem in hand.
- Employer’s representative on our Dispute Resolution Services. -
Our working relationship is based on an open approach, and I have found through collaborative thinking our company has had a number of successful outcomes to some serious matters. Would highly recommend and will use again.
- Commercial Director on our Dispute Resolution Services -
Highly experienced … with exceptional skills and perception. Their professional attitude and integrity is a perfect example for others to follow … very approachable and a pleasure to work with.
- Employer’s Representative on our Project Services -
Extremely professional who always performed at the very highest level, and produced excellent results time after time.
- International Energy Contractor on our Project Services