Buildafrique is a quantity surveying services provider company in Kenya and a construction cost consultant that offers a full range of cost management services, designed to ensure your construction projects are completed within budget and maintain profitability from start to finish. We provide construction, building, and real estate development cost management and cost control services to prospective homeowners, builders, real estate developers, corporate companies, and investors in Kenya and the East Africa region.

At Buildafrique, we understand that cost management is one of the most critical aspects of any construction or real estate development project. We, therefore, provide you with a wide range of quantity surveying and cost management services for your construction and real estate projects, by employing qualified and experienced quantity surveyors who play a key role in managing and controlling your construction project costs.

With years of experience and a deep understanding of the construction landscape in Kenya, our team of qualified quantity surveyors is here to help you make smart financial decisions that align with your construction project’s goals. From initial cost estimates to final account settlements, we provide expert guidance and control at every step thereby maintaining project profitability and achieving the project’s financial objectives. Below is a list of our services and solutions on how our quantity surveying service providers can save you money and reduce financial risks on your next construction project:

1. Project Concept Cost Estimation

When embarking on a construction project, you need a clear and accurate picture of costs before any groundwork begins. At Buildafrique, we prepare comprehensive cost estimates at the concept stage, factoring in materials, labor, and equipment costs to provide you with a realistic budget. This ensures that you are financially prepared and can avoid any surprises down the line.

2. Budgeting and Cost Planning

Our quantity surveying team will develop and manage a detailed project budget, ensuring that your funds are allocated effectively and that all expenditures are controlled throughout the lifecycle of the project. By closely monitoring costs, we help you avoid budget overruns and ensure that every shilling is spent wisely.

3. Detailed Project Costing and Bills of Quantities Preparation

We prepare accurate bills of quantities that cover all materials, labor, and associated costs. This is essential for precise cost estimation and helps ensure you get the most value during the tendering and contract administration phases, as well as to gain complete transparency with our detailed breakdown of construction project costs.

4. Tendering for Contractors and Procurement Management

We further assist you in the tendering process by preparing tender documents, evaluating contractor bids, and recommending the selection of contractors who can provide competitive pricing while meeting construction project requirements.

5. Cost Reduction Strategies and Cost Value Engineering

In cases where your construction project cost is high, we engage in value engineering efforts to identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising project quality or functionality. We propose alternative materials, construction methods, or design changes to optimize costs for your construction project.

6. Variations and Change Management

Changes in project scope are inevitable, but that doesn’t mean your costs should spiral out of control. We evaluate any variations to the construction project, assessing their cost impact and negotiating with contractors to protect your budget. We ensure every change is properly documented and approved.

7. Works’ Contract Management and Administration

Additionally, we assist in the management of work contracts as well as contract administration at the supervision stage, including preparing contract documents and assessing progress payments.

8. Contract Risk Management

With emerging market and investment risks, we identify and manage potential risks related to your construction project costs by developing strategies to mitigate these risks, such as financial contingencies and risk management plans.

9. Settlement of Final Account

At the end of your construction project, we finalize all accounts ensuring that all project costs are properly documented and resolve any disputes related to payments or project costs.

10. Contractual and Legal Knowledge and Dispute Resolution

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

11. Reporting and Documentation

Throughout the project, we provide you with regular reports, keeping you informed about the financial status of your construction project, any cost-related issues, and recommendations for cost control measures.

Buildafrique isn’t just about providing quantity surveying services. We provide a wide range of valuable services throughout the various stages of your construction project for the successful management and control of project costs, together with managing financial risks during the construction and supervision phase of the project and throughout the project’s lifecycle.

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