GCS also offers full Estimating and Tendering solutions to our clients.
SERVICE benefits
We work with main contractors and sub-contractor as our clients and source competitive and accurate quotations from specialist sub-contractors and suppliers which we then build into our tenders. We apply our extensive experience in estimating and tendering for construction work for projects of all sizes, complexities and values.
WE include but are not limited to areas including
• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Sports & recreation facilities
• Health facilities
• Retail facilities and hotels etc…
TENDERING SERVICES
Our extensive experience and knowledge within construction, technical, methods of construction etc. allows us to accurately tender for projects
PRESENTATION
We prepare our tenders and present to the client in professional reports
Graystone QS provides accurate Bills of Quantities for clients and main contractors tendering on projects to assist them in submitting competitive tenders for their projects
SERVICE benefits
GCS eliminates high costs involved in employing a full time department to carry out this work by providing our clients with professional Bills of Quantities solution, with the following benefits: -
• Detailed and accurate Bills of Quantities produced
• Bespoke Measurement in accordance with clients requirements
• Bills of Quantities can be converted and presented in Excel or Wings formats for importing into your estimating software, or delivered electronically, CD, or hard copy
Procurement Process Hassles? With our considerable experience and knowledge with all procurement routes Graystone QS can advise clients on the most suitable procurement route guide you towards a successful construction project
SERVICE Benefits
We have considerable experience and knowledge with all procurement routes and can advise clients on the most suitable procurement route for their project.
• Advice on the most appropriate procurement method for the project
• Contractual advice
• Contractor selection advice
• Preparation of tender and contract documentation i.e. bills of quantities & schedules of rates
• Forms of contract
• Reviewing tender documents i.e. drawings and specifications
Graystone QS provide accurate and detailed tender documentation including Bills of Quantities for our clients, which essentially provides a reliable basis on which to tender for proposed construction works.
SERVICE benefits
GCS is at the top of producing accurate and detailed tender documents thereby providing an efficient and quality service that benefits architects, main contractors, sub-contractors and private clients.
Tenders documents which we produce & provide include:
• Letter of invitation to tender
• Form of tender
• Form of contract, contract conditions and amendments
• Tender pricing documents ie. Bills of Quantities, Schedule of Quantities / Rates (or contract sum analysis on design and build projects)
• Schedules of work
• Specifications
• Advice on suitability of contractors for tendering
Bills of Quantities prepared by our practice have the following uses, and these are borne in mind by the Quantity Surveyor during their preparation:
• Valuations for interim certificates
• Valuation of variations
• Ordering of materials if used with caution and awareness of possible errors and future variations
• Cost analysis for use in future approximate estimating
• Planning and progressing by the contractor’s site planner
• Final accounting
• Quality by reference to the trade preamble clauses
• Cost information
• Provides a good basis for cost planning
Graystone QS prides itself for offering the most accurate cost advice
and feasibility services for all clients, in full details of all the future
projects.
SERVICE Benefits
We have full experience and understand technical, business, regulatory and legal matters. We identify key issues quickly and find the best solutions to ensure that every aspect of all programs or projects are properly governed, well-executed and fully supported from beginning to end. Some of these benefits include yet not limited to…
• Improving project teams’ focus
• Identifying new opportunities
• Providing valuable information for a “go/no-go” decision
• Narrowing the business alternatives
• Identifying valid reasons to undertake the project
• Enhancing the success rate by evaluating multiple parameters
• Aiding decision-making on the project
• Identifies reasons not to proceed
You
want to build it? Graystone QS will provide expert, detailed and accurate budget estimating
and cost planning services on your project. Now you can make an informed
decision.
SERVICE benefits Regardless of whether the construction project is residential or commercial, accurately identifying costs and ongoing monitoring helps mitigate potential overspending. By providing our clients with concise budget estimating and cost planning information, the following benefits can be enjoyed: • Improved end result satisfaction • Ongoing budgetary adherence • Greater fiscal accountability • Higher final construction quality • Cost-effective investment value With any residential or commercial project, unforeseen challenges may present themselves. Ongoing construction cost planning and management allow decision-makers the ability to make critical changes this will lead to... • Increased expenditure control • Reduce the risk of cost overruns • Maintain project timelines
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Graystone QS are specialist with variations and changes that may arise within construction contracts, and we will provide you with the following services in regards to variations: -
• Identification of required variations
• Immediate measurement and valuation of any variations / additional works
• Advising on the cost implications of variations
• Agreeing contract variations
MEASUREMENT
We measure proposed variation instructions from drawings and site visits and take all contract matters into account to accurately value and agree any changes
ADVISING ON COST
We can advise our clients on the anticipated cost implications of any proposed variations in advance
COST REPORTING
Cost reports are produced and presented setting out the full details and costs of any proposed variations