Service offering

Feasibility Studies

Carry out feasibility studies to evaluate the financial viability of the project, to provide the base for commercial decisions in respect of equity participation, financial arrangements etc. and to provide the framework for monitoring the financial performance of the project. Carry out sensitivity analysis to check the impact on the financial framework when the deciding factors vary from the basic assumptions

Concept Design Estimate

Prepare preliminary estimates for alternative designs during the Concept Design Stage.

Compare the cost and time implications of the alternative designs to assist theEmployer in his final selection and to establish the Budget.

Cost Planning

Discuss with the Architect the conceptual idea and essential particulars of his scheme and prepare a Cost Plan for the project. The total of the Cost Plan should be in line with theEmployer’s approved Budget. The Cost Plan shall list in detail the various cost centers complete with their controlling quantities and rates to assist the Architect in his design development and selection of materials.

Cost Studies

In the Preliminary Design/Design Development Stage*, attend design meetings and carry out cost studies on various alternatives to assist the Employer and Architect in their decisions.

When required, prepare cash flow predictions based on the latest cost estimate and development programme.

Preliminary Design/Detailed Cost* Estimate

When the Preliminary* Design Drawings are completed, prepare a detailed cost estimate to check that the design meets the Budget requirements.

Procurement Strategy

Discuss with the Architect and Employer on the Procurement Strategy for the project and make recommendations on:

• the total number of main contracts and sub-contracts and their respective scope of works
• the cost budgets for each main contract and sub-contract. These estimated cost budgets should follow that determined by the Cost Plan or the PreliminaryDesign/Detailed Cost* Estimate.
• the mode of tendering and tendering schedule for each contract package.

Prequalification of Tenderers

Invite tenderers to register for each contract package and carry out prequalification exercises (if necessary) for tenderers so registered and submit report to the Employer.

Contract Conditions

Provide advice as to the most suitable Standard Form of Contract for the Works and prepare the necessary special conditions as appropriate for consideration by theArchitect and Employer.

Tender Documents

Prepare tender documents including conditions to tender, contract conditions, bills of quantities/schedules of rates and other portions for each contract package in accordance with their specialities and requirements.

Bills of Quantities shall be prepared for all trades/building and architectural works only*when appropriate.

Drawings and Technical Specifications, Schedules etc. shall be prepared by other consultants for incorporation into the tender documents.

Pre-tender Estimates

Prepare pre-tender estimates for each tender package to check that the packages prepared are in line with their approved budgets.

Financial Statements

Prepare financial statements at monthly/quarterly/regular* intervals. The statements shall show all committed and known intended expenses and their comparison with the original budget allowances. Each Statement shall show the financial implication of the latest awarded contracts, issued drawings, architect’s instructions and claims etc. and reflect the estimated final account figure for the Works.

Monthly Interim Payment Valuations

Prepare monthly interim payment valuations in accordance with the progress of work completed as approved by the Architect.

Incorporate financial implications due to design changes etc. as appropriate in the payment valuations.

Design Change Pre-approvals

When a proposal is made to vary the design, a quick estimate of the cost involved and assessment of any contractual implications shall be made and reported to the Employer to assist him in deciding whether to implement the design change or not.

Assessment of Variations

During the course of construction, carry out regular assessments of architect's instructions, remeasurement of provisional quantities and adjustment of Prime Cost Rates etc. in a timely manner and hold negotiations with the Contractors to achieve preliminary agreements regarding the financial effect of the same.

The assessed variations shall be discussed and agreed with the Contractors and listed for the Employer’s information.

Carry out preliminary assessment of all claims received and incorporate them in the financial statements.

Contract Administration

Assist the Architect in his administration of the Contract and advise on the Employer's rights and obligations under the contract, including that in respect of the construction progress, quality, cost and other subjects.

If significant changes are planned and approved by the Employer, assist the Employer to agree the time and financial implication with the Contractor and prepareSupplementary Agreements to such effect to avoid unnecessary disputes at a later stage.

Assist the Employer to handle claims submitted by Contractors. Analysis the claims and prepare counter-claims complete with arguments and calculations, where appropriate. Analysis the contractual reasons, method of calculation for the claims submitted and assist in the negotiations between the Employer and the Contractor to arrive at an amicable agreement.

Draft Final Account

When the Works are practically completed, prepare a draft final account based on theConstruction Drawings, Architect’s Instructions, Claims, Inspection Reports and other relevant documents. Within circumstances under control of CSC, the Draft Final Account shall be completed within the Defects Liability Period.

Verification with the Contractor

Carry out quantity checks and rates discussions with the Contractors to establish the accuracy of all measurements and the validity and reasonableness of all rates applied.

Obtain the Contractor’s agreement when possible. After such verifications, compile a final account report listing the calculated final figures, its build-up and all discrepancies with theContractor’s figures and its underlying reasons for the Employer’s decision on items that have not been agreed.

Final Accounts

When the Employer approves the final account or agrees with the Contractor on the final amount, prepare the Final Account for the Works.

CSC services in respect of Building Services contracts or sub-contracts (i.e. mechanical and electrical services excluding/including* plumbing and above-ground drainage)shall be :

Estimates and Cost Studies

CSC shall incorporate into his cost plans, estimates and reports where appropriate estimates and cost studies prepared by the Building Services Consultant for the building services.

Tender Documents

CSC shall assist the Building Services Consultant to prepare the contract conditions and the preliminaries and to put together complete sets of tender documents, based on specifications, schedules of rates and other schedules, etc., supplied by the BuildingServices Consultant for the building services contracts and sub-contracts. No bills of quantities will be prepared by CSC for these contracts / sub-contracts.

Post Contract Services

CSC shall not be involved in the technical tender reporting, preparation of monthly payment valuations, financial statements, checking and agreeing of details of variations, assessment of claims and preparation of final accounts for the buildings services contracts and sub-contracts. All these duties shall be carried out by the BuildingServices Consultant.

Generally

CSC shall incorporate all details provided by the Building Services Consultant regarding the building services into his documents where appropriate.* OR CSC shall provide comprehensive cost consultancy services in respect of the BuildingServices contracts and sub-contracts.

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