Estimating
Developing cost structures.
Our skilled and experienced staff are able to combine historical data with most estimation techniques to assist our clients through various phases of concept- and project development.
Typical estimating services include:
- Basis of estimate formulation
- Detailed material take offs (MTO's)
- Quantification and appraisal of work
- Calculation of estimated direct- and indirect construction cost based on early conceptual information
- Measurement- pricing and preparation of capital estimates & feasibility studies
- Auditing of direct capital cost, man-hours etc.
- Benchmarking and performance management
- Project man-hour monitoring services
- Managing the risk of increased cost factors and trade-off studies
- Provide 'Order of Magnitude' costs for construction projects
- Refine, monitor and control costs during design development
- Contingency management and calculation
- Escalation calculation and simulation
- Productivity allowances and forecast
Studies - Project Evaluation and Investment Assessments
Our services during this portion of the project life-cycle, when the project is technically and commercially evaluated, from economic feasibility study through to submission and sanction of the Project and Budget include:
- Project Scoping Document and Study / Project Plan Development
- Financial appraisal of project designs from early preliminary to final issue providing value engineering and cost comparison studies
- Preparation of Order of Magnitude, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Study Estimates
- Detailed Capital and Operational Cost Estimates
Risk Analysis and Contingency Application - Independent Project Audits and Peer Reviews
- Contracting and Procurement Strategy
- Study Cost Management and Cost Control
- Study Contract Management and Administration
- Study Change Management