Examples of projects completed for PQS Firms

 

Cost Plan

DEL was approached by a well known and established PQS firm in Donegal to undertake a cost plan for a new development consisting of thirteen difference type units (€5m), ranging from housings and group home type dwellings. We prepared a full report which included a cover page, index, note & exclusions, main summary page, pie chart breakdown, summary of m2 areas, summary of costs per m2 and full breakdown sections for each type of unit. DEL were delighted to assist and carried out the following elements:

    • 1 Surveys
    • 2 Substructures
    • 3 External Walls
    • 4 Internal Walls
    • 5 Stairs
    • 6 Floor Structure
    • 7 Roof Structure
    • 8 Stairs Completions
    • 9 External Wall Completions
    • 10 Internal Wall Completions
    • 11 Wall Finishes Externally
    • 12 Wall Finishes Internally
    • 13 Floor Finishes
    • 14 Stairs Finishes
    • 15 Ceiling Finishes
    • 16 Roof Finishes
    • 17 Rainwater Installation
    • 18 Mechanical Services
    • 19 Lift Installation
    • 20 Electrical Services
    • 21 Sanitaryware
    • 22 Building Fittings Allowances
    • 23 Fire Compartmentation
    • 24 Road, Paths and Paving’s
    • 25 Site Services
    • 26 Landscaping

Bill of Quantities Example

DEL recently prepared a full BOQ for a unique building (€15m) in Dublin for a long term established PQS firm. DEL take pride and prepared all BOQ’s on the Buildsoft Cubit Electronic Measuring System whereby all measures can be clearly seen on screen. We also convert the Cubit file into Global Estimating and finally into Excel. This gives the PQS options on how they would like to issue the Tender documents. Rating of all measures can also be carried out if requested. DEL were delighted to assist and carried out the following elements:

    • (—) Preliminaries
    • (19) Substructures
    • (21) External Walls
    • (22) Internal Walls; Partitions
    • (23) Floors, Galleries
    • (24) Stairs, Ramps
    • (28) Frame
    • (31) External Wall Completions
    • (32) Internal Wall Completions
    • (34) Stairs, Ramp Completions
    • (35) Suspended Ceilings
    • (37) Roof Completions
    • (41) Wall Finishes Externally
    • (42) Wall Finishes Internally
    • (43) Floor Finishes
    • (44) Stairs, Ramps Finishes
    • (45) Ceiling Finishes
    • (47) Roof Finishes
    • (52) Drainage and Refuse Disposal
    • (59) Building Services (Mainly Piped and Ducted)
    • (66) Transport
    • (69) Building Services (Mainly Electrical)
    • (74) Sanitaryware
    • (79) Building Fittings and Furniture
    • (10) Prepare Site
    • (20) Site Structures
    • (30) Site Enclosures
    • (40) Roads, Paths and Paving’s
    • (50) Site Services (Mainly Piped and Ducted)
    • (60) Site Services (Mainly Electrical)
    • (70) Site Fittings
    • (80) Landscaping, Play Areas

Pre-Contract QS Example

DEL have the pleasure of working on a prestigious project based in Donegal (circa €1m). The project is a complex house remodel. Works included demolitions, a new build extension, renovations, alterations, conservation, completions, finishes, site works and landscaping works. DEL has carried out the following tasks:

    • Initial Client and Architect Meetings
    • Budgets / Appraisals on the Design Scope of Works
    • Budget Estimating
    • Cost Planning
    • Value Engineering (evaluating and highlighting possible cost savings)
    • Bills of Quantities
    • Further Evaluation to Determine Potential Client Cost Savings
    • Advice on the Selection of Contractors
    • Pre-qualifying Contractors
    • Preparation of Tender and Contractual Documentation
    • Advice on Choosing the Correct Form of Contract
    • Evaluating and Reporting on Tender Returns
    • Report on Tender to Clients
    • Meeting Contractors to Assess Their Tender and Suitability for the Project
    • Assisting the Client and the Design Team on Choosing the Best Suited Contractor for the Project
    • Recording and Opening of Tender Returns
    • Finalising Final BOQ Contract and Contract Documentation

Post-Contract QS Example

DEL have the pleasure of working on a prestigious project based in Donegal (circa €1m). The project is a complex house remodel. Works included demolitions, a new build extension, renovations, alterations, conservation, completions, finishes, site works and landscaping works. DEL has carried out the following tasks:

    • Post Contract Meeting with Design Team, Client and Contractor
    • Monthly On-Site Meetings with Design Team and Contractor to Evaluate Current Progression
    • Monthly Meetings with Clients to Update and Explain Current Development Progression
    • Evaluating and Negotiating Monthly Contractors Payment Applications
    • Issuing Monthly Payment Recommendations to the Architect so that Interim Certificates are issued
    • Issuing Cost Reports on a Bi-Monthly Basis to Clients to Keep Them Informed of Current Progression
    • Evaluating and Negotiating with Contractor all Variations that Arise On-Site
    • Negotiating and Finalising Contractors Final Account

Government Works Example

To date DEL has carried out various tasks for PQS firms under Government works. Such tasks have included the following:

    • Stage 1 Preliminary budgets
    • Stage 2a Cost Plans
    • Stage 2b Cost Plans
    • Stage 3 BOQ’s
    • Stage 4 Overseeing the Construction Phase
    • Stage 5 Final Account

 

Please note…

  1. Our project list is extensive so only a few examples have been provided here. Further samples of our work, perhaps more tailored to your requirements, can be provided on request.
  2. We work with many established PQS firms throughout Ireland and our business model is fundamentally based on repeat business. Confidentiality is paramount to us, therefore we have not included any reference to individuals or clients in the examples provided here.