BUILDING ECONOMICS AND COST PLANNING: Advice on the economics and costs of construction at the early stages of a project including Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis. Preparation of detailed cost budgets based upon a functional analysis of the Client's requirements. Costing of design development and alternative proposals to ensure adherence to the overall cost limit. Calculation and implementation of cost limits. Preparation of cash flow and inflation forecasts.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION: Advice on the appropriate form of tendering procedure and documentation including selection of Contractors. Preparation of Activity Schedules, Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates and Specifications for all elements of building and civil engineering projects. Determination and preparation of Employer's Requirement documents for Design & Construct projects. Examination of tenders and preparation of tender reports and assembly of Contract Documents.

POST CONTRACT SERVICES: Preparation of cost estimates for post-contract variations and forecasts of anticipated final costs. Preparation of regular financial statements and cash flow forecasts. Measurement and valuation of work in progress including the valuation of authorised variations. Preparation of recommendations for regular interim payments on account. Preparation of final accounts including measurement and valuation of variations, adjustments to nominated subcontractors accounts. Agreement of final accounts with Contractor and preparation of reports for the Client.

PROCUREMENT: Advice on the alternative procurement routes which might be available.