We have handled over 20 contracts in recent years ranging in value from £100,000 to £17million.

Work has and can be undertaken throughout Britain and mainland Europe.

If the practice can be said to specialise it is in the field of cost advice, estimating and construction economics where it works in close collaboration with architects and engineers to optimise the cost effectiveness of design solutions and to ensure control over costs from the conceptual design stage to contract completion.

With ever increasing pressure on capital requirements, clients of the building industry demand buildings which are suitable for their proposed use at a price which shows a reasonable return on their investment.

The role of the Construction Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor should be to assist in the procurement of buildings at a price which fairly reflects the market and the circumstances of the project.

Andrews Denford & Boyd can contribute to this process as follows:
	preparation of feasibility studies
	cost planning and management
	advice on the most appropriate procurement route
	preparation of tender documentation
	assessment and reporting on tenders
	negotiation of price to meet client's budget
	cost monitoring and reporting throughout contract period
	recommendations on payments to contractors
	agreement of final costs
Other services which Andrews Denford & Boyd provide to complement the above are:
	advice on sources of finance
	value engineering throughout the design and construction process
	life cycle costing
	advice on capital allowances
	assessment of replacement costs for insurance proposals

Project Management Services are tailored to client needs, and can include:

	advice on project procurement
	client/design team liaison
	pre & post-contract activities programme
	tender assessment and interviews
	design programme management
	construction programme management
	commissioning of building
	handover to client

Our experience has shown that, with our cost orientated background, the added role of project manager ensures that design and procurement issues are resolved with minimal delay and cost.

Our intimate knowledge of the construction process enables us to provide a pro-active and effective response to problems encountered either pre or post-contract.

Our management philosophy dictates that all parties involved in the construction process work for a common goal to the ultimate benefit of our mutual client.

With the introduction of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, Andrews Denford & Boyd also provide the services of Planning Supervisor.

Andrews Denford & Boyd can ensure compliance with the Regulations by:

	issuing notification of the project to the Health & Safety Executive
	ensuring co-operation between designers
	ensuring as far as reasonably practicable that designers comply with their duties
	ensuring a pre-tender Health & Safety Plan is prepared
	ensuring the preparation of a Health & Safety File

Other services which Andrews Denford & Boyd provide to complement the above are:

	advising on the designer's competence (required by law) and adequacy of provision for health and safety
	acting as agent and taking on the Employer's duties under the CDM Regulations

Overseas Work