Dispute resolution
- 01Advice on dispute avoidance
- 02Dispute resolution boards
- 03Mediation
- 04Conciliation
- 05Expert determination
How a cost plan supports your project
01 — Blueprint
Every estimate starts with the drawings.
We read the design, set out the grid and measure what the project really contains, before a single figure is committed.
02 — Quantities
Measured quantities become a cost plan.
Concrete, reinforcement, envelope and finishes are measured and priced element by element, so the budget follows the design.
03 — Development
Cost guidance as the design takes shape.
As the scheme develops, the cost plan is checked and updated, so every design decision is made with the numbers in view.
- Founded
- 2025
- Practice
- BQSM-registered consulting QS practice
- Government
- MOF-registered consultant firm
- Office
- Kuala Lumpur
Our approach
Budgets set before the design is finalised.
From our story
We are convinced that by laying a solid foundation for the financial elements of a project during its initial design stages, we can significantly reduce the likelihood of unforeseen expenses arising during construction. We are convinced that by laying a solid foundation for the financial elements of a project during its initial design stages, we can significantly reduce the likelihood of unforeseen expenses arising during construction. Consequently, we view our involvement in the early phases of a project as crucial to its overall success.
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02 / The work in practice
One space. Five decisions.
From first estimate to final account.
One reception floor / Five decisions
Reception / 72 m²QS—01
01 / First estimateEB
Cost plan / A-03
A starting point.
Measured.
Reception floor72 m²
Illustrative rateRM 310 / m²
RM 22,320
12 m × 6 m × RM 310 / m²
02 / Measured workEB
Tender / Ground floor
Bill of quantities
Item / DescriptionQty / Unit
A-03Floor finishesReception · including preparation72m²
12 m×6 m=72 m²
One defined scope. A common basis to price.
03 / Like for likeEB
A-03 / Comparable scope
Behind the tender.
Tender ARM 22,320
Tender BRM 24,120
Tender C*RM 23,760
*Tender C includes RM 2,520 for omitted preparation before comparison.
04 / Work on siteEB
First valuation / A-03
Progress, measured.
60%of this scope
completed
completed
Work valuedRM 13,392
Less retention · 5%− RM 669.60
First paymentRM 12,722.40
First valuation: 60% complete. No previous payments.
05 / ReconciledEB
Final account / A-03
Every adjustment.
Accounted for.
Original scopeRM 22,320
Agreed adjustment+ RM 1,440
RM 23,760
✓ Scope reconciled
Agreed finish upgrade: an additional RM 20 / m².
01 / Before tender
What will it cost?
Measure the reception floor and apply an illustrative finish rate to establish a starting budget.
Illustrative floor-finishes example. Not a project quotation.01—05 / EB
02.1 / When the numbers are contested
Dispute resolution & adjudication.
When a cost, a payment or a final account is disputed, we help settle it — from early advice that keeps a disagreement small, to acting as adjudicator.
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Adjudication
Adjudication support services
- 01Management of adjudication
- 02Preparation of referral or response
- 03Acting as expert witness
- 04Acting as party representative
- 05Acting as adjudicator
Facing a dispute on a project? Tell us what happened and where it stands.
Principal
Sr Eugena Braganza
B.Sc (QS), CQS, MRISM · Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Over 18 years of experience in quantity surveying and project management, across local and international projects, including the Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park.
Project experience
All projectsRecent appointments
- 01
Proposed immersive experience installation project, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC)
Preliminary cost appraisal
Wilayah Persekutuan, 50450 Kuala Lumpur2025
- 02
Cadangan Pembangunan Penginapan Pekerja Berpusat (Centralised Labour Quarters, CLQ) di atas Lot 93764, tanah berkeluasan 0.75 hektar
Preliminary cost appraisal
Mukim Petaling, Selangor2025
- 03
QS independent review for renovation works dispute: Cadangan membaik pulih dan ubahsuai ke atas sebuah rumah banglo 1 tingkat sedia ada
Independent review
Dato' Keramat Tambahan, Kuala Lumpur2025
Start with the numbers