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4 Main Estimating Approaches by Australian Construction Firms

As part of best practice, builders should ensure, all estimates must be consistent and reflect the most likely cost, not a ‘padded’ or ‘guessed’ cost’. 1. Gross Comparison Method 2. Parametric Comparison 3. Composite Comparison 4. Detailed Calculation  

How to Understand, Qualify and Address Delays

The Building Contractor’s obligation is to bring the Works to practical completion by the Date for Practical Completion. A failure to bring the Works to practical completion by that date will usually expose the Contractor to a claim for damages (usually “liquidated damages”) by the Principal.

PC vs PS. What are Provisional Sums and Prime Costs in Construction?

In building construction, both during the period of quoting or estimating and also the construction period, by the very nature of the work, there will always be some unknown factors. The usual procedure is to allocate a cost against the unknown factor that will be validated at a later time.

Delivering Successful Projects

Commercial project management is a critical discipline that involves planning, organizing, and managing resources to deliver successful commercial projects. From construction and renovation to IT implementations and business expansions, effective project management ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Five Stages of any Building Project from Initiation to Closeout

Commercial construction management is a multifaceted process involving the design, renovation, and construction of commercial structures. These projects are typically large-scale and require careful planning, coordination, and execution.

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Planning & Development

Development Management

Early stage involvement designed to reduce client/ developer risk. Focus on budget, feasibility and constructibility.

Design & Documentation

Design Management

Collaborative, efficient coordination of design, documentation and specifications.

Project Management

Project Management

Professional management of construction projects. Focus on accountability, efficiency and risk mitigation.

Construction Services

General Contracting

Flexible project delivery models including construct only (GC), design & construct, construction management or cost-plus

Asset Management

Asset Protection

Asset management, planned and unplanned maintenance, abortive and remedial works, audits and inspections.

HSEQ Management

HSEQ Services

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality system management, auditing and risk analysis

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Aged Care

Aged Care

Aged Care construction and fitout

Childcare

Childcare & ELC

Turnkey Childcare planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Civil & Environmental

Civil & Environmental

Civil, infrastructure & environmental planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Commercial & Mixed-use

Commercial Construction

Commercial building project planning, design management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Community & Public

Public Spaces

Community centre & public venues planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Cultural & Worship

Cultural & Worship

Place of worship & cultural centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Education & Training

Schools & Training Facilities

General & specialist training facility planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Hospitality & Restaurants

Hospitality & Restaurants

Restaurant building project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Public & private healthcare facility planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

General Practices

GP Clinics

Turnkey medical centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Diagnostic Imaging

Radiology Centres

Radiology clinic, imaging department planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Labs & Cleanrooms

ISO & TGA Cleanrooms

Lab & sensitive environment project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Industrial & Logistics

Manufacturing & Warehousing

Factories, industrial project planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Data Centre & Energy Storage

Data Centres, Energy Storage

Data centre, battery research and production design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Retail & Shopping Centres

Retail & Shopping

Turnkey retail design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Office Buildings

Office fitout

Office space project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.