• Assess the likely costs, risks, and overall project viability at conception

• Establish early stage development budgets

• Estimates of costs at all stages of design, e.g. concept, developed, detailed design

• Estimates for repairs or upgrades to existing buildings, e.g. weathertightness remediation and seismic upgrades

• Procurement methodology recommendation

• Schedules of Quantities and Pricing Schedules

• Tendering services and evaluation

• Value engineering

• Recommendation of appropriate form of contract for project specific needs, e.g. NZS3910, NZS3915, NZS3916

• Drafting special conditions

• Preparation of contract documents

• Assessment of contractor Payment Claims and preparation of Payment Recommendations and Payment Schedules

• Valuation of Contractor Variation Claims

• Budget Reporting and Forecasting

• Cash Flow Forecasting

• Final Account negotiation

• Administer contracts impartially and independently

As an approved QS panelist for major NZ banks, we can provide the following to satisfy lending requirements:

• Initial, Precondition and Project Monitor’s QS Reports for banks and other financial institutions

• Reviewing Development Budgets for funding applications

• Drawdown Reports and Cost-to-Complete Certificates

• Replacement Cost Estimates

• Preparation of insurance claims

• Assessment of insurance claims

• Providing expert opinion

• Preparation of expert witness evidence

• Participation in mediation, adjudication, arbitration or court proceedings