QUANTITY SURVEYING AND COnstruction coSt control
At Piers Brown Associates we have provided Quantity Surveying and Project Delivery services to the property and construction sectors for over 20 years, providing high-quality flexible one stop consultancy service from inception to project completion offering a bespoke design, cost and delivery service from initial advice on potential schemes to the delivery of projects. Our team has completed numerous projects ranging from small scale property renovations to large new development multi phased projects.
What is a Quantity Surveyor?
Quantity surveying is a specialised role within the construction industry focused on cost management, financial control, and contract management throughout a project’s lifecycle. It involves planning, estimating, monitoring, and controlling costs from the initial design stage to project completion, ensuring value for money and minimising financial risks
Why Use a Quantity Surveyor?
A Quantity surveyor is crucial as part of the project team for financial discipline and risk management in construction projects. By controlling costs and monitoring budgets the QS will help prevent project overruns, reduce waste, and ensure projects deliver the expected quality within financial constraints . Their expertise allows stakeholders to make informed decisions, optimise resources, and maintain project viability.
Why Use Piers Brown Associates?
At Piers Brown Associates while producing Bills of Quantities or quantified Schedules of Works has been our speciality over the past 20 years, we offer Clients a full Cost Management service from offering cost advice on a potential scheme to the full pre and post contract delivery of a project. Our team are all experienced in a variety of forms of contract and all will add value to your project and your business.
Quantity Surveying Services
Initial Elemental Order of Cost Estimate
Initial Elemental Order of Cost Estimate
Initial Elemental Order of Cost Estimate
In the early stages of your project, when concepts are still taking shape, our initial feasibility estimates and orders of cost provide invaluable insights into construction cost management. We analyse your project brief, consider site conditions, and factor in current market trends to deliver a high-level cost assessment through our cost consultancy services. This service helps you:
- Determine the financial viability of your project
- Make informed decisions about project scope and scale
- Secure initial funding or investment
- Explore different design options within budget constraints, all while preparing for effective tendering services.
Approximate Quantities Cost Plan
Initial Elemental Order of Cost Estimate
Initial Elemental Order of Cost Estimate
As your project design evolves, so does the detail in our construction cost management process. Our approximate quantities cost plan builds upon the elemental estimate, incorporating more specific information about your project. We:
Measure and price the main quantities of each building element
Factor in specifications and quality levels
Consider preliminaries, overheads, and profit
Include allowances for risk and inflation
This cost consultancy service provides a more refined cost projection, helping you maintain budget control as your project progresses through the design stages and prepares for tendering services.
Detailed Elemental Cost Plan
Initial Elemental Order of Cost Estimate
Market Tested Pre Tender Estimates
As your project transitions from concept to more concrete plans, our elemental order of cost estimate provides a structured breakdown of anticipated expenses, crucial for effective construction cost management. We categorize your project into key elements such as substructure, superstructure, finishes, services, and external works. This detailed approach offers:
A clear view of cost distribution across different project elements
Early identification of high-cost areas for potential value engineering
A benchmark for monitoring costs as the design develops
A tool for comparing different design options on a cost basis
Our elemental estimates, part of our cost consultancy services, adhere to industry standards, ensuring consistency and reliability in our cost projections, especially during the tendering services phase.
Market Tested Pre Tender Estimates
Tender Preparation and Submission Documents
Market Tested Pre Tender Estimates
Before your project goes out to tender, our pre-tender estimates provide a final check on your budget through effective construction cost management. We:
- Review all available design information and specifications
- Update costs based on the latest market conditions
- Consider project-specific factors that might influence bids
- Provide a realistic expectation of tender returns
This cost consultancy service ensures you’re fully prepared for the tendering services process, helping you evaluate incoming bids effectively and identify any potentially unrealistic proposals.
Tender Pricing Documents
Tender Preparation and Submission Documents
Tender Preparation and Submission Documents
Clear and comprehensive tender pricing documents are essential for effective construction cost management and for receiving accurate and competitive bids. Our cost consultancy team prepares detailed specifications and quantified schedules of works, tailored to your project’s needs. These tendering services:
- Clearly define the scope of work for potential contractors
- Provide a standardized format for pricing, enabling easy comparison of bids
- Minimize the risk of misunderstandings or disputes during construction
- Serve as a solid basis for contract administration
Whether you require a full specification or a detailed schedule of works, we ensure your tender documents are thorough, clear, and aligned with industry best practices.
Tender Preparation and Submission Documents
Tender Preparation and Submission Documents
Tender Preparation and Submission Documents
Navigating the tender process can be complex, especially in construction cost management. Our team offers comprehensive tendering services, assisting you in preparing and submitting tender documents to streamline the process and enhance your chances of success. We:
- Compile all necessary tender documents, ensuring completeness and compliance with industry standards.
- Review and refine your tender submission for clarity and competitiveness, leveraging our expertise in cost consultancy.
- Assist in preparing responses to tender queries, ensuring your answers are thorough and impactful.
- Advise on tender strategy to maximize your chances of success in securing projects.
With our support, you can approach the tender process with confidence, knowing that your submission is professional, comprehensive, and competitive.
FEATURED SERVICE: BILLS OF QUANTITIES
Expert Quantity Measurement and Documentation
A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a fundamental document in construction tendering that provides a detailed breakdown of materials, parts, and labour required for your project. At Piers Brown Associates, we specialise in construction cost management by creating comprehensive BOQs that enable contractors to price work accurately while protecting our clients’ interests throughout the construction process.
We combine traditional quantity surveying expertise with modern technology to deliver precise, reliable Bills of Quantities. Our dedicated team possesses extensive knowledge in measurement and billing across both traditional and contemporary construction practices. We adhere to industry standards, including the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM7) and the New Rules of Measurement (NRM2), adapting our approach to match your specific requirements in cost consultancy.
Our BOQ service goes beyond basic measurement. We provide:
Detailed Documentation
We create comprehensive Bills of Quantities that clearly itemise all aspects of construction work, including materials, labour, and parts. This detailed approach helps contractors provide accurate bids while giving you complete visibility of project costs.
Technology Integration
Utilising the latest BOQ software and Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, we ensure efficient and accurate quantity measurement. Our expertise with digital tools allows us to deliver documents in various formats including ConQuest, CITE, Excel, and PDF, meeting your specific needs.
Quality Assurance
Every BOQ we produce undergoes rigorous quality checks. We maintain clear audit trails through dimsheets and digitisation sheets, ensuring transparency throughout the process. Our commitment to accuracy helps minimise risks and prevent costly errors during construction.
Ongoing Support
Our service extends beyond document delivery. We provide:
- Post-production support for tender queries
- Assistance with tender addendums
- Value engineering recommendations
- Independent quantity checks when required
Why Choose Scalerule for Your BOQ?
Our approach combines technical excellence with practical understanding. We don’t just measure quantities; we consider how the BOQ will be used throughout your project. This comprehensive understanding helps us create documents that:
- Enable accurate contractor pricing
- Reduce the risk of variations
- Support effective project management
- Facilitate clear communication between all parties
We pride ourselves on our team’s flexible approach and willingness to go the extra mile for every project. This dedication ensures that we consistently deliver high-quality results that align with our clients’ goals and expectations.
Expert Support Throughout Your Project
From initial measurement to post-tender support, our team provides expert guidance at every stage. Whether you’re planning a new construction project, managing renovations, or requiring quantity checks, we ensure your BOQ documentation supports your project’s success.
Request a Quote
Get a quote today and experience the Piers Brown Associates difference. Let us help you build success from the ground up. We stay in constant communication with our clients throughout the project. Whether you need a quick estimate or full quantity surveying or project delivery requirements, we’re here to assist you every step of the way. Please email our dedicated tender portal in the first instance using the link below
construction cost management services
Procurement and Contract Advice
Design Management and Value Engineering
Design Management and Value Engineering
In the early stages of your project, when concepts are still taking shape, our initial feasibility estimates and orders of cost provide invaluable insights into construction cost management. We analyse your project brief, consider site conditions, and factor in current market trends to deliver a high-level cost assessment through our cost consultancy services. This service helps you:
- Determine the financial viability of your project
- Make informed decisions about project scope and scale
- Secure initial funding or investment
- Explore different design options within budget constraints, all while preparing for effective tendering services.
Design Management and Value Engineering
Design Management and Value Engineering
Design Management and Value Engineering
As your project design evolves, so does the detail in our construction cost management process. Our approximate quantities cost plan builds upon the elemental estimate, incorporating more specific information about your project. We:
Measure and price the main quantities of each building element
Factor in specifications and quality levels
Consider preliminaries, overheads, and profit
Include allowances for risk and inflation
This cost consultancy service provides a more refined cost projection, helping you maintain budget control as your project progresses through the design stages and prepares for tendering services.
Benchmarking and Life Cycle Costs
Design Management and Value Engineering
Benchmarking and Life Cycle Costs
As your project transitions from concept to more concrete plans, our elemental order of cost estimate provides a structured breakdown of anticipated expenses, crucial for effective construction cost management. We categorize your project into key elements such as substructure, superstructure, finishes, services, and external works. This detailed approach offers:
A clear view of cost distribution across different project elements
Early identification of high-cost areas for potential value engineering
A benchmark for monitoring costs as the design develops
A tool for comparing different design options on a cost basis
Our elemental estimates, part of our cost consultancy services, adhere to industry standards, ensuring consistency and reliability in our cost projections, especially during the tendering services phase.
Risk Management
Dispute Resolution
Benchmarking and Life Cycle Costs
Before your project goes out to tender, our pre-tender estimates provide a final check on your budget through effective construction cost management. We:
- Review all available design information and specifications
- Update costs based on the latest market conditions
- Consider project-specific factors that might influence bids
- Provide a realistic expectation of tender returns
This cost consultancy service ensures you’re fully prepared for the tendering services process, helping you evaluate incoming bids effectively and identify any potentially unrealistic proposals.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Clear and comprehensive tender pricing documents are essential for effective construction cost management and for receiving accurate and competitive bids. Our cost consultancy team prepares detailed specifications and quantified schedules of works, tailored to your project’s needs. These tendering services:
- Clearly define the scope of work for potential contractors
- Provide a standardized format for pricing, enabling easy comparison of bids
- Minimize the risk of misunderstandings or disputes during construction
- Serve as a solid basis for contract administration
Whether you require a full specification or a detailed schedule of works, we ensure your tender documents are thorough, clear, and aligned with industry best practices.