The sudden economic slowdown has had a big impact on the construction industry, with many in the industry predicting more difficult times ahead. However, the under-supply of housing in the UK and major projects such as the 2012 London Olympics do offer developers and construction workers reason for optimism in the long-term.
Local firm, Quantum Consult in Milnrow is also playing a part in helping the industry to ride out the current market conditions. Its Construction Advisory service has been a big help to developers in problem solving and ensuring that cost planning and cost savings on new build and refurbishment projects are as stringent as possible.
Says Quantum director, Andrew Lister: “We carry out cost planning of construction projects, advising on best value from inception until completion. By carrying out design critiques in conjunction with the design team - value engineering - we can advise on cost savings. This is particularly important where unforeseen events have happened or problems occurred which have had a financial impact on the project which requires managing out due to tight budget constraints.”
Small scale renovators and multi-million pound international developers alike have called on Quantum to help them to manage the financial aspects of building and refurbishment projects, from initial thoughts and feasibility to negotiation and settlement of final costs.
The Lancashire firm Quantum, which now also has a branches in Pontefract, West Yorkshire and Heanor Derbyshire, has been offering dispute resolution and quantity surveying services to all sectors of the construction industry since 1999.
Concludes Andrew Lister: “We know these are difficult times but it is now that contracts need to be set up correctly and cost monitored as accurately as possible to ensure money is not wasted. To further help new clients, we are also offering a free initial meeting of up to two hours.”