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To ensure that any given project is viable, we will review and give guidance on outline costs against time, quality and aesthetics to reach an acceptable agreed budget. This is done by close liaison with members of the design team and client, in order to maximize the potential of any project.
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Providing detailed cost estimates at an early stage, CuddyQS will establish initial budget costs. This enables us to identify where specific costs arise. This detailed cost estimate will provide a cost model framework on the project. This attention to detail ensures that we provide the best possible service to our Client from the outset.

Once an initial overall budget is agreed, we undertake to continuously review and control the budget as the design progresses. Cost control procedures have been established which are firm enough to be effective and flexible enough to adapt to the individuality of the project.

CuddyQS ensure that cost control measures carried out during the pre-contract phase are continued in a smooth manner throughout post contract duties. Project Surveyors are assigned on a project basis from project inception to post-contract completion. During the works, we are determined to ensure that the project is completed on budget.
We drive all parties on cost certainty and manage proposals of alternative designs or specifications to offset the additional costs. We also manage Interim payment recommendations, monthly cost reports, and cash flow projections. Agreement of final accounts and all post contract duties in which we deliver clear, accurate and host cost advice to our clients.
We ensure that our Clients are fully informed and kept up to speed on all matters of cost control and management.

Cuddy QS have considerable experience in advising of the appropriate procurement routes or contract to be implemented on projects. Considerations like time; cost certainty; buildable quality; specialist input; operational requirements; and financing are just some areas that influence any decision in this process. Regardless of the procurement route chosen, cost control is maintained throughout the course of the project, giving our Client the flexibility to choose a method most suited to their requirements. Methods include the traditional method of tendering; two-stage tendering; negotiated contracts; management contracts; design and build contracts; GMPS etc.

CuddyQS’s in-depth understanding of construction costs, construction contracts, and the construction process ensures that we have the requisite knowledge and experience to advise on a wide range of legal issues. We have acted both as expert witness for our Clients in legal cases and we have also been engaged by Clients to provide advice to avoid the legal route where possible. We have also been appointed as mediators to disputes.