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D.G. Jones & Partners has over twenty years experience
as consultants in international construction and for most
of its time has had a specialist division within the organization
providing quantity surveying service to contractors.
Tender and Negotiation
At tender stage examine tender documents to identify any
conflicting provisions, high risk items and generally establish
their sufficiency for contract. Review bid strategy with
management and estimating department and recommend prudent
qualifications to tender.
Construction Documentation
Review proposed contract documents and notices of award
to ensure conformity with tender. After award, assemble
all relevant tender and contract documents and schedule
pre-construction commitments. Ensure proper instructions
received in respect of site occupation, access and the like
and record site condition on handover. Assist in securing
approvals for bonds, insurances etc as well as construction
program, information required schedules and the like.
Site Records
Establish comprehensive production, progress, resources
information and communications records systems at site.
Ensure that systems employed take account of particular
project conditions and contractors internal management and
reporting systems.
Measurement and Interim Payments
Measure the work carried out and prepare interim payment
applications for agreement with the owner's representative.
Ensure interim certificates are issued in accordance with
contract requirements. Identify variations and cost reimbursable
items. Obtain necessary change orders or authorizations.
Measure and value variations as necessary and agree values
with owner's representative. Include all such items in interim
payment applications.Monitor actual cash flow against projected
cash flow and identify areas of material difference.
Quantity Surveying Services Diagram
Subcontracts
Recommend conditions of contract, terms of payment, facilities
to be provided for domestic subcontractors. Assist in securing
subcontract offers and finalizing agreements. Review terms
and conditions for nominated subcontractors to ensure compliance
with main contract provisions and contractor's program.
Generally administer subcontracts including interim payments,
valuation of variations and final accounts.
Contractual Matters
Monitor all contractual procedures including site instructions,
variation/change orders, samples, approvals etc to ensure
compliance with provisions of contract. Advise on contractual
issues as required and assist with related correspondence.In
potential claims situations ensure all notices are issued
in strict accordance with the provisions of the contract.
Monitor all claims issues to ensure timely submission of
substantiation and cost calculations. Attend site and progress
meetings involving owner, consultants or subcontractors
as required to advise on contractual issues which may arise.
Financial Management
Prepare financial analyses and forecasts as required by
senior management. These may include:
1) Cash flow projections
2) Profit forecasts
3) Monthly cost and value reconciliations
4) Site cost and bonus analyses
5) Estimated costs of acceleration/delay
This information is essential for the effective financial
management of any construction project.
Final Account
Prepare a final account for the whole of
the works incorporating all remeasurements, variations,
cost reimbursable items and increased cost allowances etc
as well as the value of all claims. Agree the final account
with the owner's representative and prepare the final payment
application. Ensure substantial and final completion certificates
are issued, that retention funds are repaid and all bonds
recovered.
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