We help turn your ideas into reality.

From the architects plan to the finished building, a construction project needs vision, determination, hard work and money.

The latter is perhaps one of the most critical parts of any project. Will the budget actually cover the realities of the construction? What are the requirements of the tender? What about overall cost control? Who will safeguard my financial interests in interpreting the contract and dealing with the contractor?

These and myriad of other financial questions require the skill and expertise of a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and this is where Brack Meekins Partnership comes in.

Working with the employer and architect, we provide the crucial link between the design team and the contractor. In essence helping turn the plans into a finished building by handling the financial requirements of the construction process.

Traditionally the role of the Chartered Quantity Surveyor has been to prepare budget estimates, Bills of Quantities and provide post contract services.

At Brack Meekins we have broken these down into key areas;

• Preparing Budget Costs and Cost Planning
• Advising on the obtaining of tenders
• Advising on types of Contract
• Preparing Tender Documents
• Reporting on Tenders received
• Preparing Cash Flow Forecasts
• Valuing the work as it progresses
• Negotiating Variations with Contractors
• Preparing the Financial Statements and monitoring Costs
• Settling the Final Building Cost with the Contractor and Sub-Contractors

These then comprise the basic services that form the starting point of our overall service to you.

Naturally we take pride in the skill and professionalism with which we execute the functions described. However it is our aim to constantly improve our already high standards. Accordingly we have added to our portfolio of services to further enhance our ability to meet your needs:

At Brack Meekins we have broken these down into key areas;

• Feasibility Studies and Development Appraisals
• Design & Build Cost and Contract advice
• Project Management
• Specification Writing
• Measured Term Contracts
• Contracts and Claims Consultancy
• Expert Witness in disputes
• Insurance Valuations
• Life Cycle Costings

The value of experience.

The challenge of innovation.

So far we have described the range of services that we can provide. Yet all these functions rely throughout on the ability of the people who execute them.

At Brack Meekins we draw upon the considerable experience and skill of the partners and staff. By maintaining a "hands on" approach throughout, the Partners ensure that they are able to give each project the attention it needs from start to finish.

To further improve our capacity to contribute to clients projects, we are continually investing in the latest technology. This added to the expertise of our Partners and staff offers what we believe to be a powerful and useful component to any project team.