Buildafrique is a quantity surveying firm in Kenya and a construction cost consultant company in Nairobi that offers development cost management services for medium to larger-scale investment projects to investors, developers, and builders, ensuring the cost-effectiveness of the investment, profitability, and timely completion.

With a team of qualified and experienced quantity surveyors who have worked on various construction development projects, we ensure that your development construction projects are completed within budget and within financial constraints, thereby helping clients mitigate risks, prevent cost overruns, and optimize resource allocation.

Our quantity surveying and construction cost consultancy services, therefore, play a critical role in delivering precise cost management and financial control throughout all phases of the construction projects. Below is a breakdown of our services and solutions in quantity surveying and construction cost consultancy for building and investment development projects in Kenya:

1. Project Budgeting and Cost Estimation

We provide you with cost budgeting and construction cost estimation services that involve setting budgetary limits, allocating funds to various project components, and ensuring that cost inputs and expenses are kept within budget throughout the project’s lifecycle.

2. Preliminary Cost Appraisal and Cost Planning

We develop construction project cost appraisals at the preliminary stage of your project and structure cost control methodologies to track expenses and identify any cost overruns or savings opportunities in your construction project.

3. Detailed Cost Appraisal and Preparation of Bills of Quantities

We prepare detailed cost appraisals and actual bills of quantities that break down building works and resources required to complete your construction project. This gives you an essential reference for cost estimation, tendering, and contract administration.

4. Tender Action and Procurement Management

Our quantity surveying and construction cost consultants guide you to actualize tender action in your development project through tender documents preparation, tender invitation, evaluation and analysis, and tender reporting to ensure that contractors’ bids are comprehensive, competitive, and in line with your project’s financial parameters.

5. Project Cost Value Engineering

We also engage in value engineering efforts to identify opportunities to reduce costs in your development project without compromising your construction project’s quality or functionality. In this service, we propose alternative materials, construction methods, or design changes to optimize costs.

6. Change Management, Variations Monitoring, and Cost Control

As quantity surveying and construction cost consultants, we handle variations and change orders that may arise during construction, by assessing the impact of changes on your project costs, negotiating change orders with contractors, and ensuring that proper documentation is maintained for financial accountability.

7. Contract Administration at Construction Implementation Stage

Our contract administration experts at the construction implementation stage assist you in the administration of construction contracts, including preparing contract documents, assessing progress payments, and handling variations.

8. Risk Management

Moreover, we identify and evaluate potential risks related to your construction project costs and develop strategies to mitigate these risks, such as financial contingencies or risk management plans.

9. Final Account Management at Completion Stage

After your construction project is complete, we take part in finalizing the project’s financial accounts and ensure that all project costs are properly documented, resolving any disputes related to payments or project costs.

10. Contractual and Dispute Resolution

Our quantity surveying and construction cost consultants possess a strong understanding of construction contracts, contract documents, and industry regulations. We ensure that all parties involved in the construction project adhere to contractual obligations thereby minimizing disputes and legal issues.

11. Post-Construction Life Cycle Management

We provide project life cycle costing and post-construction management, including property management and maintenance cost management through our other specialized subsidiary companies.

Choosing Buildafrique for quantity surveying and construction cost consultancy in your construction projects is crucial to ensure the successful completion of your projects while minimizing cost overruns, ensuring financial transparency, and managing financial risks. Partnering with us also means you’ll gain access to our decades of experience, our deep knowledge of construction contracts and industry regulations, and a commitment to delivering your project within budget and financial constraints.

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