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Early cost advice – Analyze what our client requires to help determine an approximate and realistic budget. We then carefully access the project in its entirety to make sure that we achieve the highest value for money. (Please see our document ‘why use a quantity surveyor’)

Feasibility cost plan – Analysing particular aspects of a project such as: groundwork, internal, drainage etc. In order to produce a accurate feasibility cost plan (Click the link to see our example feasibility cost plan)

Cost plan – To produce a cost plan we use cost data sources from previous projects undertaken by Bhangals. A cost plan will allow a client/consultant to develop the various build aspects and analyze costs, individual preference, and aesthetics. While a proposal is being developed, it will allow an opportunity to analyze the elemental breakdown of cost to ensure that overall proposals stay on budget. (Click the link to view our example cost plan)

Value engineering – To ensure the client achieves the greatest value for money we assess the viability of a build after producing a cost plan. We evaluate the clients required operational and design specifications and suggest cost saving initiatives.

Life cycle costing – During the development stage we carefully analyze the following: up-front capital costs, maintenance cost, and replacement or renewal costs of any client requirement to ensure that the great value for money is achieved throughout the entire life cycle of the building.

Bills of quantities – Full "take off" and measure if produced from the architect's drawings to itemise material quantities such as: plant hire and labour costs for each area of the build. The completed bill of quantities would then be received by the shortlisted contractors for the project in to provide a pricing platform which is easy to analyse once the tenders have been returned. (Please see example bill of quantities)

Advise on other costs – Projects are likely to incur costs such as: professional fees, surveyors fees, design fees, furnishings, fittings, tools etc. Therefore it is essential that the true development cost is indentified to underline any financial pitfalls at the planning stage.

Cash flow projections – A projection for cash flow is produced to help gauge the periodical expenditure throughout a project. It will allow the client to project payments and make financial arrangement and considerations at the planning stage.

Cost control during construction – Sticking to the initial cost plan and monitoring all costs throughout the build is very important. Projects are likely to incur unforeseen costs, specification variations are to be monitored on a periodical schedule and a report is written to keep clients informed.

Monthly valuations - Monitoring the progress of a construction project in order to make pre-determined stage payments to contractors. To determine the actual value of work undertaken which is due for payment elements such as: materials, labour, plant etc are measured throughout.

Final account settlement – Negotiating payments for contractors and signing-off work as it is completed. The entire process is developed to lower stress and irritation and ensure successful completion without any nasty surprises.