Services - Rhodes + Associates

Services

We are Quantity Surveyors, working across Cost Management, Contract Procurement, Contract Administration, Financial & Insurance Services.

Cost
Management

From the earliest point of involvement through to the conclusion of a project, we aim to protect the financial interest of you, our client.

Proven methods with current techniques and technology are used to accurately measure, reduce, and control cost during the pre-contract and post-contract stages of a project. We follow strict cost control disciplines to ensure the initial estimate, tender figure, and final account reflect the initial vision of our client.

Our Cost Management
services include:

Masterplan cost planning
Feasibility studies
Elemental estimates – at concept, preliminary, developed and detailed design
BIM estimating
Value engineering / Cost options
Advice on procurement methods
Cash flow forecasting

Contract
Procurement

We can provide advice on the most suitable contract for procurement based on the type of development, current market conditions, and the client’s needs.

Our Contract Procurement services include:

Preparation of Schedule of Quantities
Preparation of tender documentation
Advice on suitable contract and contract conditions
Advice on contractor selection
Tender negotiation
Tender reviews and recommendation

Financial
Services

We consult with financial institutions and their clients to identify the risk when assessing the viability of their projects.

Our clients include both Australian and New Zealand banks, fund managers, as well as mezzanine funders.

To secure development funding we provide the following:

Initial report including:

Assess development budget
Construction contingencies
Perceived risk
Tender documentation
Statutory requirements

Monthly Drawdown Reports including:

Cost to complete
Project risk status
Cash flow analysis
Cost risk analysis

Contract
Administration

Contract administration effectively reduces project risk through close monitoring of the contract works.

Regular cost monitoring provides continuous up-to-date cost status enabling potential cost overruns to be identified and managed.

Our Contract Administration services include:

Payment recommendation and certification
Variation review, negotiation and agreement
Financial reporting
Cash flow forecasting
Extension of time claim reviews and assessments
Final account negotiation
Peer reviews and independent representation
Dispute resolution
Engineer to the Contract

Insurance
Services

Our team have extensive experience in assessing property damage resulting from natural disasters, fire, and floods.

We have completed numerous complex insurance assessments for large insurance companies and private clients.

Insurance services include the following:

Replacement cost estimate
Flood claim assessment
Water damage assessment
Defective works assessment
Earthquake damage

Additional
Services

In addition to providing quantity surveying, Rhodes + Associates also provides the following services:

Independent project audits
Depreciation schedules
Expert witness
Life cycle costing

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