Cost advice from the first budget to the final account.

From the first budgetto a cost plan

COST PLANElementEstimateStructureFinishesServicesAllowancesQuantitiesArea · m²Volume · m³Count · nr× rateBudget checkmeasure, price, plan

Providing financial advice on alternative designs and materials. Advice on cost planning and control.

Chapter 01
Cost estimate and project cost planning

Stage
Before tender

Next
Tender and contract documentation ↓

Why it starts early

At EB, our commitment to client-centric service sets us apart in the industry. We prioritise a thorough assessment of our clients' requirements when establishing budgets before the design phase is finalised, effectively serving as a proactive measure to mitigate the risks associated with unexpected costs.

From drawingsto a tender

BILL OF QUANTITIESItemQtyRateConcretem³Finishesm²Servicesitemone scope to priceShortlistExperienceCapacityResourcesContractterms & scopeTENDER

Advice on alternative tendering procedures and contractual arrangements, including pre-qualification of contractors.

Chapter 02
Tender and contract documentation

Stage
Tender

Next
Tender evaluation ↓

From sealed bidsto the right contractor

ABCTENDER ANALYSISABCPriceScope?Terms?Recommendationcompare beyond price

Preparation of detailed analysis of contractors' tenders. Financial and contractual advice on the award of contract.

Chapter 03
Tender evaluation

Stage
Tender

Next
Interim payments ↓

From work on siteto a fair payment

VALUATIONWork to dateLessRetentionPreviously paidDue this periodRecommendationWork doneMeasuredCheckedRecordedverify on sitevalue the work, advise the payment

Periodical evaluations of the completed works, preparing recommendations for interim payments to the contractor.

Chapter 04
Interim payments

Stage
Construction

Next
Final account ↓

From completionto the final account

FINAL ACCOUNTContract sum+/− VariationsAdjustmentsAgreed final sumReconciled & settledContractChangesRecordedAgreedevery agreed change accounted for

Preparation and settlement of the final account on completion of construction.

Chapter 05
Final account

Stage
Completion

What it is all for

To deliver expert quantity surveying services to our clients, enabling them to reduce expenses while enhancing the value of the projects we manage.

Innovate, Evaluate, Dominate.

One project,
five sheets (5)

  1. COST PLANElementEstimateStructureFinishesServicesAllowancesQuantitiesArea · m²Volume · m³Count · nr× rateBudget checkmeasure, price, planCost estimate and project cost planning01
  2. BILL OF QUANTITIESItemQtyRateConcretem³Finishesm²Servicesitemone scope to priceShortlistExperienceCapacityResourcesContractterms & scopeTENDERTender and contract documentation02
  3. ABCTENDER ANALYSISABCPriceScope?Terms?Recommendationcompare beyond priceTender evaluation03
  4. VALUATIONWork to dateLessRetentionPreviously paidDue this periodRecommendationWork doneMeasuredCheckedRecordedverify on sitevalue the work, advise the paymentInterim payments04
  5. FINAL ACCOUNTContract sum+/− VariationsAdjustmentsAgreed final sumReconciled & settledContractChangesRecordedAgreedevery agreed change accounted forFinal account05
Start with the numbers

Planning a project? Talk to a quantity surveyor early.