Delays and changes often happen to project and contractors often face the risk associated with them. The normal way is to obtain the consensus of both parties by proposing the loss of money and time caused by the changes and clarifying relevant provisions of contract, this controversial process is extremely time consuming. We assist the contractor to identify the potential risk and the contractual terms at an early stage to avoid lengthy argument and negotiation process. Through this process, we help the client to save the time and money and to achieve a win-win situation with the opposing party.

• Tendering (review of tender documents & queries)
• Estimate & cost analysis
• Subcontracting & procurement (strategy, tendering/procurement method, contractual arrangement)
• Extension of time, programme analysis and direct loss and/or expense claims
• Disruption, acceleration and global claims

Specific contract terms are normally required for different types of projects such as infrastructure, school, residential, shopping mall, our consultancy service plan can help estimate the construction cost for different projects and provide appropriate contractual and construction advice. We can assist in balancing and clarifying the resources in different projects from an earlier stage, in order to make appropriate contract arrangement.

• Preliminary estimate at early development stage
• Invitation to tender, analysis of tender, negotiation with tenderer and tenderer recommendation
• Quantity surveying aspects (measurement, payment certification, valuation of variation, final account, etc.)
• Contract administration & management
• Claims review, assessment and defence

Consultancy service provide preliminary estimate, facilitate, feasibility study, assist in yield optimization for various projects. By way of our independent project management service, time and cost overrun could be avoided.

• Establishing a project (development) budget
• Invitation to tender, analysis of tender, negotiation with tenderer and tenderer recommendation
• Construction contract administration & management
• Appointment of professional consultant
• Assess cost claims submitted by contractor

Facilities management company is responsible for many different aspects covering facilities management, renovation and maintenance in different types of facilities such as residential, office, retails and club house. Hesed can assist facilities management company in managing, analyzing, achieving the “best value” and negotiate the best terms concerned by various stakeholders including tenant, developer, owner and occupant, etc.

• Preparation of estimate and cash flow forecasting
• Invitation to tender, analysis of tender, negotiation with tenderer and tenderer recommendation
• Construction contract administration & management
• Assess cost claims submitted by contractor
• Value management / engineering (best value for money), life cycle costing analysis

The cost of maintenance of a building is quite difficult to estimate due to different ages of building and other factors. Exorbitant construction costs are often occurred in final account, and lack of a benchmark for comparison. Our consultancy service can provide a preliminary estimate, independent and professional monitoring and auditing to prevent unnecessary expenses due to unfamiliarity of construction contract. Hesed can help Owners’ Corporation complete the project at a reasonable construction price.

• Preparation of estimate
• Invitation to tender, analysis of tenders returned, negotiation with tenderer and tender recommendation
• Assess contract payment, exercise cost control and valuation of variation
• Assess cost claims submitted by contractor
• Review on causes and effects for delays/ possible delays and advising solutions and mitigation measures to minimize possible loss

Our consultancy service can assist suppliers to tender, bid strategically, review and clarify contract terms to avoid unnecessary loss. In addition, we can assist in applying payment, problem solving and outstanding payment recovery from a professional surveyor’s perspective.

• Purchase order / tendering (review of document, conditions, etc.)
• Quantity surveying aspects (payment application, valuation of variation, final account, etc.)
• Contractual issues (guarantee, warranty, purchase order, domestic and nominated supply contract conditions, etc.)
• Dealing with client (developer, contractor, etc.) in case of shortfall of payment
• Insurances claim (strategy, preparation & negotiation)