Audit and Consultancy
We advise and provide assurance to our Clients in the private and third sectors. No matter what the context, from Due Diligence to Asset Management consultancy, all of our consultancy assignments have one thing in common: we identify and manage the opportunities to improve efficiencies, minimize risk and secure optimum value for Clients.
- Due Diligence
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Due Diligence
We have extensive expertise and experience in delivering timely, informed and easily understood due diligence advice to support your investment decisions.
We’ll put in context for you the presence of hazardous materials, the energy efficiency of a property, its shell and core conditions, the expected residual life of each of its services – as well as an estimate on immediate costs to be faced, to help you make an informed decision on the risks.
Working side to side with the nominated legal firm, we also provide technical advice on planning and building permits and approvals.
• Data Room Review
• Environmental Report
• Site Measured Survey and Inspection
• Condition Statement
• Check Area Calculation
• Provide Recommendation
• Provide Cost Estimate for defects or deficiencies
• CapEx / OpEx Report - Project Monitor
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Project Monitor
Before banks agree to fund property developments, they must have a good understanding of the construction aspects of the project in order to weigh up the risks that might impact on their loans.
When a development is underway it must be carefully monitored, with regular site visits made in order to pick up any key issues as they arise. We advise when costs can be drawn down against the loan facility, and on the adequacy of the remaining undrawn loan to cover the forecast cost to complete.
• Preliminary Report
• Initial Report
• Monthly Reports
• Approval of Drawdowns
• Final Report - Asset Management
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Asset Management Consultancy
Through our consulting and training techniques, we assist our clients to make rapid, step-change improvements in operational performance.
By focusing on transferring our knowledge and skills to our clients, we allow them to continue making improvements long after our involvement has concluded. We apply high level strategic thinking, combined with practical, hands-on assistance right down to shop-floor level.
This unique combination generates tangible, sustainable change at all organizational levels.• Asset Management Consulting
• Property Management Consulting
• Facility Management Monitor
Project Management
We build long term relationships with our clients and by focusing on their business goals we find property solutions with commercial rigour which add value to their investment. Through our flexible approach, we combine global experience with local knowledge to deliver high quality, sustainable projects.
- Project Management
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Project Management
Understanding the needs of the many stakeholders on complex hi-end projects, building and motivating the team, coordinating the work of the lead architect and all other contributors, and managing changes along the way, are all aspects of our role in delivering to the brief.
Team responsibilities are allocated quickly and effectively and in so doing we are able to manage project risk.
Most of our Project Managers have architectural background and education. Our innovative approach – design oriented – allows to find bespoke solutions to exceed client’s expectations.
• Project Organisation
• Project Brief
• Project Execution Plan
• Programme Management
• Computer Tecnology
• Construction Contract Strategy
• Risk Analysis
• Trend Analysis
• Design Management - Cost Management
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Cost Management
Cost Management, for us, is providing independent and impartial advice that can be trusted. We proactively manage and track both soft and hard construction costs, from initial feasibility to final account, to ensure best value for our clients.
We develop an in-depth understanding of our client’s business goals, empowering their business decisions with our depth of construction knowledge.
Our first-class team and our rigorous cost control systems ensure that value is exceeded for every client.
• Benchmarking
• Cost Modelling
• Detailed Cost Planning
• Value Management
• Risk Management
• Life Cycle Costing
• Procurement
• Cost Management
• Capital Allowance
• Monitoring and Audit Procedure - Construction Management
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Construction Management
Construction management provides a very successful alternative to traditional methods of procuring construction works, where the construction manager will be appointed on a professional basis to deliver the construction project.
It provides the Client with the ability to actively manage cost and risk to suit their specific requirements throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Construction Management is a professional and non-adversarial way of organizing and directing manpower, materials and equipment to accomplish the building designer’s vision for a project, without using a main or management contractor.
• Preparation and Audit on Tender Documents
• Construction Planning: WBS, Gantt and Pert
• Site Supervision / Clerk of Works
• Contract Administration
• Audit and Control on Construction
• Claims Management
• Final Inspection and Acceptance
• Site Log Book & Statistics
• Pilotage (on Shopping Centre Schemes)
Integrated Design
The Integrated Design Process is different from a conventional design process in several respects. The client takes a more active role than usual; the architect becomes a team leader rather than the sole form-giver; and the structural, mechanical and electrical engineers take on active roles at early design stages. First class retail projects are a typical case where our holistic approach is recommended.
- Planning
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Planning
We specialize in obtaining planning permission within commercial and leisure sectors for both private and corporate clients.
We offer a wide range of knowledge in every area of planning, development and environmental issues surrounding building projects. We also insure a much smoother journey from the start of the project to the finish, delivering the project as cost effectively as possible.
We understand that every case is unique and needs to be treated as such. This knowledge puts us in the best position to promote your case giving the best opportunity for success.
• Town and Land Use studies
• Feasibility Plans
• Scheme Design
• Design Development
• Urban Planning and Ground Organisation - Architecture & Engineering
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Architecture & Engineering
Integrated design is a procedure considering and optimizing the building as an entire system including its technical equipment and surrounding, for the whole lifespan. Architecture, Structural and MEP Engineering cooperate across disciplines and agree on far-reaching decisions jointly from the beginning.
When acting as Executive architects, we adopt integrated design as the most effective way to ensure Concept Design is developed in full compliance with its pure intent, into comprehnesive Construction Documents.
• Concept and Scheme design
• Design Development
• Architectural Detailed Design
• Structural Detailed Design
• M&E and Services Detailed Design
• Landscaping Detailed Design
• Permits and Applications
• Construction Drawings and Specs - Interior Design
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Interior Design
Out interior design team have a wealth of experience managing retail, office and hospitality schemes within Europe and overseas.
Our services span all phases of interior design from the initial space planning consultation to the post installation evaluation including; developing construction documents, managing the bidding process, approval of materials and finishes, coordination of contractors and move management.
Our design team has comprehensive experience in working on hi-end projects, and co-operate side by side with nominated concept architects on corporate retail schemes.
• Interior Design and Fitting Out
• Restoration and Refurbishment
• Lighting Design
• Furniture Customed Design
• Cut Sheets
CDM
CDM Coordinators help to ensure that construction projects deliver good value and are safe to build, to use and maintain. We achieve this by providing advice to project teams and facilitating in-depth consideration of health and safety implications of the design. This has the effect of making it easier to deliver projects to time, cost and quality. The service is delivered by experienced professionals dedicated exclusively to the CDM Coordinator role. This is backed up by the logistical support of our multi-disciplined practice from wich we draw on the extensive experience of our project and construction managers.
- Safety Consultancy Services
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Safety Consultancy Services
Before the job commences, Health & Safety Services can, in assistance with the Contractor, provide Health and Safety Plan for that job. We can then provide the Safety Officier required, full or part time. As the job progresses, we can formulate the Safety File, wich will be ready for handing over to the Client at the completion of the job. The vetting and monitoring of sub-contractors is, of course, also part of this brief.
• Safety Statements and Risk Assessments
• Asbestos Awareness & Courses
• Audits and Inspections
• Noise Monitoring
• Fire Safety
• Event Safety Management
• Workplace Health and Safety Audit
• Traffic Management Plans
• Waste Management Plans - CDM
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CDM
CDM Coordinators help to ensure that construction projects deliver good value and are safe to build, to use and maintain. We achieve this by providing advice to project teams and facilitating in-depth consideration of the health and safety implications of the design. This has the effect of making it easier to deliver projects to time, cost and quality.
The service is delivered by experienced professionals dedicated exclusively to the CDM Coordinator role. This is backed up by the logistical support of our multi-disciplined practice from which we draw on the extensive experience of our project and construction managers.
• Provide key project advisor
• Advise on appointment of competent designers and contractors
• Ensure co-ordination of H&S aspects during design
• Assist Client and PM on planning and developing design stage
• Provide pre-construction information to contractors
• Notify HSE about the project
• Advise on suitability of construction program
• Co-ordinate preparation of H&S file - Construction Consultancy Services
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Construction Consultancy Services
Before the job commences, Health & Safety Services can, in assistance with the Contractor, provide Health and Safety Plan for that job. We can then provide the Safety Officer required, full or part time. As the job progresses, we can formulate the Safety File, which will be ready for handing over to the Client at the completion of the job. The vetting and monitoring of sub-contractors is, of course, also part of this brief.
• Safety Plans (Design Stage/Preliminary)
• Safety Plans (Construction Stage)
• Site Inspections
• Safety File
• Safety Officer Provision
• Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)
• Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)