Sector and Services

Our Sectors

Building & Factories

Tall Residential

Commercial

Hotels

Industrial Building

Occupier

Bank and financial institutions

Engineering & Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Power Plants

Roads & Infrastructure

Our Services

Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of projects from inception, delivery, through to final handover of a complete project.

We have an unparalleled track record when it comes to managing the costs of construction projects within the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Our core QS services include:

  • Initial budget estimating to assess the feasibility of design proposals.
  • Comparative cost advice on alternative designs, materials, systems and methods.
  • Detailed cost planning and monitoring to ensure that designs are developed within the approved budget.
  • Value engineering of design options to maximize value for money.
  • Advice on appropriate contract packaging, tendering procedures and procurement options.
  • Management of the selected procurement route.
  • Tender documentation and management to select a suitable contractor.
  • Financial post contract management including progress payment valuations, regular reporting on forecast of expenditure and final cost, and agreement of the final account.

Our cost research team collates up-to-date knowledge and information to form an unrivalled database of market intelligence. We then use this to advise tenants, occupiers building owners and other stake holders on a number of important areas including but not limited to:.

  • Elemental cost of fit-out works.
  • Cost analysis of functional areas.
  • Comparative cost advice on alternative materials, systems and methods.
  • Key fit-out cost drivers and design issues.
  • Programme/Build-out rates.
  • Procurement advice.
  • Contractor/Trade Contractor database.
  • Civil Engineering Works

Scope of Services

QUANTITY SURVEYING
ESTIMATING & COST
COST PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT ADVICE
FINANCIAL CONTROL
TENDER PROCEDURES

What Services DCS Can Offer?

Cost Appraisal & Planning
Bill of Quantities & Rate Analysis
Commercial Benchmarking & Analysis
Tender Management & Value Engineering
Bill Certifications, BBS, Remeasurements
Cost Audits & Claim assistance