You have been through the design stages of your building project. Getting the plans done took a lot of time, but with professional, expert help you were able to get the design just right. The permissions you needed for your project went smoothly, thanks to the detailed and precise information you had in your planning applications. And you have successfully agreed a contract with a construction firm. The project is ready to start.
So why do you still need the services of an expert chartered surveyor to make sure your project is a success? The answer is post-contract cost control. If you have not heard of post-contract cost control before, it is an important part of a successful building project process.
What is involved in post-contract cost control?
Post-contract cost control involves using a chartered surveyor to administer the payments for the different aspects of the project. As part of this role, they will provide reports on the ongoing costs of the project. When the overall project is complete, they will validate the final account. This means that post-contract cost control is an ongoing process that continues until the building project is complete.
How post-contract cost control helps the project go smoothly?
It is a simple fact of construction that even the most careful planning cannot take account of every single eventuality. Using the expertise of a chartered surveyor for your planning will rule out most unexpected costs and changes, but there are still factors that can be beyond control. A building construction team could discover something that was unknown about the site. A trade team provided by a contractor could work more slowly than expected. You may have heard of projects where the final cost had spiralled beyond the initial budget. This is a problem if you are on a limited budget, or if your funding is based upon a grant with specific terms and conditions.
By using post-contract cost control, you can keep a close control on the costs of your project. Any unexpected changes can be identified early, and changes can be made to keep everything running smoothly and to budget. This means that the project does not spiral out of control or become unmanageable.
By having a chartered surveyor managing the post-contract cost control of your project, adjustments can be made when needed to keep the project progressing smoothly. Alterations can be managed that affect the time frame, the payment schedule, or the scale of work in order to keep the overall project within the required frame.
If you need a chartered surveyor for your post-contract cost control, look no further than John Howarth Chartered Surveyor. He offers a range of professional services, including post-contract cost control. He has extensive experience as a quantity surveyor, having worked on all types of projects, large and small, commercial and domestic. You can see examples of some of these projects in the gallery on the website. For more information and enquiries about post-contract cost control, contact John Howarth using the details on the website.
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