In principle FitzWilliam Consultants is a company that provides all commercial and contractual services to the construction industry. This service is paramount for success to Developers, Stakeholders, Contractors, Investors, Banking Institutions, Government Institution and the like on their construction projects
Development Management
Working closely with the client, we can minimize in-house requirements and supplement client skills to ensure that projects are effectively managed from concept to completion. The service proves especially valuable on complex projects, partnering arrangements or joint ventures, where the partners can be confident of the leadership
We provide
Project Management
Project Management delivers thorough effective management of briefing, design, cost, procurement, programme and
construction processes. We place strong emphasis on communication and organization employing a balance of personal,
technical and professional skills to deliver client and project objectives including
Cost Management
We provide sound financial control from inception to completion, tailored to the needs of the client. We facilitate the optimum cost management strategy to meet our client’s business and project objectives, encompassing planning and forecasting, option appraisals, business case preparation, cost estimates, functional cost planning and cost benefit analysis.
Our full spectrum of advisory services includes;
Feasibility and Appraisals
We prepare reliable cost information for feasibility studies and appraisals, providing the vital information for decisions on project viability and strategy. These services give the necessary strategic guidance to the developments at the critical early stages.
We advise on economic layouts, materials and methods of construction. Economics of differing sites can be evaluated, allowing the most suitable site or combination of site and design to be selected. Our rigorous approach to value for money ensures that unnecessary costs are eliminated and values optimized.
The recurring costs of operation, maintenance and repairs are often a major part of overall costs in an investment. Through our studies in this area we can help to make substantial savings over the lifetime of a building and ensure informed decisions are made on significant elements of a building.
Quantity Surveying
Quantity Surveying and Cost Management is critical to the success of any Project and as FitzWilliam Consultants we have experienced vast knowledge and expertise to provide all our Clients with accurate and reliable cost and contractual assessments so that our Clients can make informed decisions throughout the life-span of their Projects.
FitzWilliam Consultants highly skilled team of Quantity Surveyors, Contract Administrators and Project Direct can manage every stage of your project cycle from concept through to completion and we tailor all Projects individually to suit our Clients needs yet draw upon our extensive experience to insure our services meets Clients satisfaction.
FitzWilliam Consultants achieve our Clients goals with proactive budget estimating, cost planning and detailed estimating reports, detailed benchmarking analysis, effective market research and procurement through robust and accurate Bills of Quantities, strict budget control and reporting with the aim to minimize and nullify the commercial risks for our Clients.
FitzWilliam Consultants will discuss and agree the process for Project changes, this can be adjusted to suit our Client’s needs and meet internal cost reporting formats. We can also provide cost reporting for the Clients external financiers and financial institutions when required.
FitzWilliam Consultants Quantity Surveying services include but not exclusive to:
Feasibility studies
Budget estimates
Cost planning and cost estimating
Effective procurement and supply chain management
Benchmarking and data analysis
Approximate Bills of Quantities
Bills of Quantities production
Tendering and contract award
Tender Reporting
Interim valuations and draw-down reporting
Cost reporting and cash flow analysis
Cost control and change management
Assess variations and claims
Form of Contract advise
Contract administration advise and monitoring
Final Account reporting, re-measurement and negotiation
Value engineering and alternative cost assessment
Procurement
FitzWilliam Consultants always strive to provide economic value to our Clients. With years of experience of sourcing the Market for pricing in all aspects of Construction, FitzWilliam Consultants are well adapted to advise and assist our Clients in direct procurement on behalf of our Clients.
FitzWilliam Consultants experience enables us in developing, researching and delivering procurement and supply chain procedures that get the best outcomes from the market.
Successful Projects depend on timely delivery of material and products to enable that the progress on the project is seamless and efficient. Essentially it is paramount that the supply chain runs in line with the Project and that commercial aspects and contracts are aligned to the process.
It is of upmost important that procurement Contracts and terms agreed leaves no misinterpretation between the Parties and that it abides by all legislation FitzWilliam Consultants Procurement Services provides a procurement roadmap from Clients requests to advice to Client, market research, contract negotiation, contract award, supervising the procurement process, implementing checks and balances and liaison the supply chain.
FitzWilliam Consultants procurement and contract experts provide support and guidance to our clients through all stage of the procurement process in order to deliver on our Clients needs.
Financial Monitoring
FitzWilliam Consultants throughout its time have worked in conjunction with Financial Institution and with Clients in order that financial records on a Project are in order. Working with our Partners, FitzWilliam makes sure all documentation is in place efficiently and correctly in order to ensure that the Financial Institutions and Clients are fully informed of current status on the Project and enable decisions to be made with regards to the
financial aspects of the Project and to mitigate any risks or delays due to financial issues affecting the procurement, progress and delivery of the project in all stages of construction.
FitzWilliam Consultants team includes experienced Contract Administrators who can oversee Contractual Bonds on the project in regards to their Contractual validity and expirey on the Project. FitzWilliam Consultants can tailor our services to the needs of any Financial Institution per their requirements.
Project Monitoring
We prepare independent reports for funding institutions on the feasibility aspects of projects and provide on-going monitoring of performance including programme and financial appraisal during a project. Project monitoring is of benefit to both the lender and borrower and assists in building relationships and confidence. Project Management and Development Management services are available to supplement our monitoring role.
Commercial Finance and liaising with funding banks
We prepare detailed submissions for lending institutions on behalf of our clients, to obtain the optimum finance package. Other solutions involve the introduction of new investors to (forward) fund development costs and share risk and reward.
Addressing Banking difficulties and distressed Real Estate
Independent assessment of client’s banking position and property portfolio. FitzWilliam Consultants will provide a framework and direction for improving the strategic asset planning of a portfolio. We have the skills and experience to advise on all aspects of the property cycle, ranging from strategy, through development and investment to assessment of property performance. Our concise, factual advice enables funders to make informed decisions on the best route to ensure maximum return on the investment within acceptable risks.