Quantity Surveying
Having worked as a Contractor's QS and as an Employer's Agent, the Blue Elephant team is uniquely placed to ensure your project runs smoothly and on budget, achieving maximum value for money.
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As a Client, Blue Elephant can assist you with:
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Feasibility studies to determine if the the project is economically viable, including cost budgets
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Tender process management to ensure that the right Contractor is selected for your project
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Pre-contract negotiations to ensure the contract is fair and offers you value for money
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Construction phase cost management to ensure that the progress on site aligns with payments being requested by the Contractor and that any variations are negotiated fairly
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Prepare interim valuations and cost reports so you are kept up to date on project performance and cash-flow requirements
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Final Account negotiations to ensure that you get what you pay for and that value for money has been provided
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As a Contractor, Blue Elephant can assist you with:
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Estimating cost budgets to determine whether a project is viable for a tender to be submitted
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Tender preparation to assist you winning the contract, including tender negotiations at pre-contract interviews
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Preparation of valuations and applications for payments in accordance with the terms of the contract
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Pricing and negotiating variations including securing Variation Orders, so that payment negotiations are smooth and efficient
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Negotiating and agreeing a fair Final Account
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Managing post-construction costs during the Defects Liability Period
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The Blue Elephant team is experienced in Affordable Homes through to High End Residential developments (including Permitted Developments), Commercial Fit-Out (including office space in the Shard, the Gherkin, the Cheesegrater and the Walkie-Talkie buildings in London), and Mixed-Use developments.
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With experience in managing projects of up to the value of £5million, Blue Elephant can also undertake larger projects with the collaboration of carefully selected associates.