Quantity Surveying

Bennington Green can draft and manage contract documentation, control and manage project finances and the full spectrum of quantity surveying services.
Whether you are a client organisation, contractor or subcontractor Bennington Green’s quantity surveyors will maximise (on your behalf) the profitability and reliability of your project outcomes and operations.

It is essential that early in the conceptualisation of a project that realistic cost budgets are prepared to ensure the appropriate funding is made available and that the project remains viable.

Bennington Green can prepare early cost advice and ensure that the costs are monitored throughout the development of the project.  We are able to utilise various data sources to ensure that we deliver current and accurate budgetary advice at all stages of a project’s development.

We are often asked to prepare:

  • Feasibility studies
  • NRM1 order of cost estimate
  • NRM1 cost plans
  • Development appraisals
  • Funding applications

Bennington Green are able to provide the appropriate expertise to ensure that a cost model is considered and updated as the design progresses (using industry leading software where appropriate) and that costs are considered intrinsically in the design rather than as an ‘after thought’ to ensure the project delivers good value. Get in touch to discuss how Bennington Green can help you.

Construction projects are inherently capital intensive low margin ventures carrying high degrees of risk.  Bennington Green employ experienced commercial staff who can understand and manage the financial arrangements of construction projects.

The most successful projects achieve the required standard, are finished on time and are delivered in accordance with robust cost management criteria.  Successful control of a project budget ensures that appropriate decisions can be made strategically at the right time, that cash flows and funding are organised, and that any ‘warning signs’ are identified and considered.

Bennington Green ensures that appropriate cost reporting procedures are put in place and that these are maintained throughout the project duration.  We understand that late realisation of a project’s outturn cost can have disastrous consequences and hence we work hard to accurately forecast all aspects of the project. Get in touch to discuss how Bennington Green can help you.

The procurement strategy fundamentally determines the risk profile of the project and how the management and delivery of information and requirements are handled.  Bennington Green has the legal, commercial and delivery aptitude to advise and deliver the appropriate procurement strategy.

Bennington Green can advise upon the most appropriate procurement strategy in accordance with the client’s ultimate goals, whether the client wishes to retain a tight control upon the design and specification or whether the desire is to provide an initial performance specification and leave the contractor to propose a solution. We are well placed to deliver the appropriate advice.

It is essential that an appropriate strategy is formulated early on in the conceptualisation of the project to ensure that the documentation is drafted to suit the client’s requirements.  The procurement process will necessarily dictate the project timeline such as the periods for: document delivery; contractor tendering; contractor design (if appropriate); and construction.

Should you have any forthcoming projects we would be delighted to offer an initial free no obligation discussion, and we will provide you with a detailed quotation based upon various procurement options discussed. Get in touch to discuss how Bennington Green can help you.

We act on behalf of banks and funding institutions to provide due diligence and monitoring services throughout a project lifecycle.

Our service includes the preparation of detailed development appraisals prior to the lending being approved. This process will ordinarily include a review of the planning consent, building regulations approval, warranties, contract documents, adequacy of professional team and contractors, insurances, cost review, health & safety and programme. A formal report will be prepared in a format to meet the funder’s requirements and the RICS Project Monitoring Guidance Notes.

Once the funding has been agreed our service generally includes the regular monitoring of the works on site, the reporting of progress and identification of any issues that increase risks to the funder. An assessment is made of progress achieved to sanction the draw-down of funds from the lender. Get in touch to discuss how Bennington Green can help you.

Bennington Green provide an independent valuation of the cost of the entire reinstatement of your property to ensure that you are appropriately insured.

On small residential properties often the insured can rely upon the notional valuation of a typical property in accordance with the insurer’s database. However, on properties of significant value, or of uncommon configurations, these ‘rule of thumb’ valuations are often notably imprecise. The obvious connotation is that you may be paying too much for your insurance, or at risk of being underinsured and not being covered appropriately in the event of a claim.

Our insurance reinstatement valuation reports are produced in accordance with the RICS guidelines and provide you, and the insurers, with: (1) information about the property, its location and general construction; (2) an analysis of how we have reached our valuation recommendation; and (3) a site layout and/or photos.

In accordance with current guidelines, we recommend that properties are reassessed either every 5 years or when significant alterations have been made, whichever is the sooner.

Our reports ensure that you have ‘peace of mind’ that you are insured appropriately and that in the event of a significant claim you should recover your insured reasonable losses.

We are able to offer fixed price quotations upon request, and a reduced price re-assessment if they can be undertaken on a desk study basis (i.e. there are no material alterations since the last written assessment). Get in touch to discuss how Bennington Green can help you.

Testimonials

Your speed and efficiency was much appreciated.

Mr Gothard

I a very pleased with the service we have received from BG and the general roof upgrade, which was completed one week ahead of time. It was a pleasure to work with Jack who kept us well informed and sent regular paperwork and completion certificates, well done Jack.

David Miller

Your service has been very efficient and the valuation was delivered in the exact time scale you gave me.

Mr Harris

'Being London based, we relied upon the recommendation of a well known Bournemouth professional consultancy to select Bennington Green as our appointed Surveyors and Project Managers for the major refurbishment works to our apartment. This has proven to be an extremely good decision and we have been delighted with the excellent service, assistance, and support we have received during the course of the building works. It would be very remiss on our part not to also make specific reference to the major and much valued input of Robert Winkley, who has personally been responsible for handling the works on our behalf. We would compliment Robert's calm, considered and courteous approach, which,together with his great depth of knowledge, has both provided excellent solutions and ensured the satisfactory progress of the works. Bennington Green established an excellent ongoing relationship with the contractors whom they had recommended being appointed following their successful handling of the tendering process on our behalf. We would not hesitate to recommend Bennington Green when the opportunity arises.

Mr & Mrs Newman

I write on behalf of the Trustees to thank you for managing our hall roof replacement project so efficiently. We are extremely pleased that the project has been completed on time, especially given the present weather conditions, and on budget, very important for someone in my position of Church Treasurer! We have greatly appreciated your support and advice throughout.

Valerie Wells

Bennington Green have designed and implemented to our project brief which has provided us with exceptional teaching facilities with minimal disturbance to our operations”

Mr D Cowgill - https://www.avonbournetrust.org/

Thanks for all your help and input. Very valuable and worthwhile. You knew what we needed. Will not be forgotten.

Westcliff Estates

Bennington Green worked with the school to transform the student’s dining area. From the development of an innovative and eye catching design, the identification of quality builders and specialist suppliers, to ensuring the project was delivered on time and within budget, the service provided by Bennington Green was A1

Alan Poole - Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College - www.tomlinscote.surrey.sch.uk

I recently employed Mr Terry to advise on and complete a planning application and produce visuals for my new business.I was extremely pleased with how the process was conducted, not only did I receive regular updates as to how the application was being managed but his knowledge and business links has aided a smooth transition to opening my tuition centre. Mr Terry is meticulous in how he works and will go above and beyond to ensure that the customer is happy with the results produced. I would highly recommend his service.

Marcia Grell - Kip McGrath Education centre Barking

Just a quick note to say that the quality of work delivered over the past three months has been excellent. I am a very happy customer.

John Small

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