QUARTZ / COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT & QUANTITY SURVEYINGHAMPSHIRE · UNITED KINGDOM
Quartz ConsultQuantity surveying / commercial managementQS / COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT
WHAT WE DO / QUANTITY SURVEYING & COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT

Commercial
support that works.

Practical commercial management and quantity surveying for contractors and sub-contractors, from contract administration to final account.

BUILT AROUND YOUR BUSINESS

Effective commercial management involves properly managing change, controlling costs, accurate forecasting, managing risk and cash management. We provide practical support that fits the way your business operates. We become an extension of your team when needed.

PROJECT SUPPORT

Contract
Administration

Properly administered contracts. Clearer commercial outcomes.

A construction contract should be understood, adhered to and proactively administered throughout the life of a project.

We are experienced and proficient in JCT forms of building contract and associated sub-contracts, as well as NEC forms of contract. This includes the day-to-day administration of head contracts and sub-contracts.

Our approach is to administer contractual procedures properly, including notices, correspondence, payments, change and relevant deadlines. This helps secure our clients' entitlements and protect their company's commercial and contractual interests.

We recognise that businesses operate in the real world. Our support is practical and proportionate, helping project teams administer contracts confidently while maintaining constructive working relationships.

How we can help

JCT and NEC head contract administrationJCT and NEC sub-contract administrationContractual notices and correspondencePayment and valuation proceduresChange and compensation event proceduresCommercial records and deadline monitoring
PROJECT SUPPORT

Change
Management

When it comes to construction projects, the only constant is change.

In our experience, construction projects are rarely, if ever, undertaken without some form of variation, delay or disruption. When this happens, costs can increase while certainty over the value of the work becomes less clear.

This can jeopardise the profitability of a project, which is why proactive change management matters from the outset.

We believe in the principle of 'day-one final accounting': the early identification, securing of entitlement, valuation and agreement of change as the project progresses.

Our aim is to deal with changes promptly, keep commercial records up to date and minimise the build-up of outstanding matters at final account.

How we can help

Identification and notification of changeVariation and compensation event managementMeasurement and valuationChange registers and supporting recordsNegotiation and agreement of changesFinal account preparation and agreement
COMMERCIAL CONTROL

Commercial and
Contract Advice

Clear, pragmatic advice from people who know contracting businesses.

We position ourselves as an extension of our clients' teams, available to provide valuable commercial advice and support when needed.

Effective commercial management involves controlling costs, accurate forecasting, managing risk and understanding whether the financial outcome of a project will be profitable. This is not a one-off exercise: it should be undertaken throughout the duration of a project.

We bring the commercial stewardship, reporting discipline and practical experience needed to help our clients understand the position of their projects and make informed decisions.

We can provide ongoing outsourced commercial management, focused commercial reviews or flexible project-based quantity surveying support alongside your existing team.

How we can help

Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)Cost reporting and forecasts to completeProject commercial reviewsCommercial and contract adviceOutsourced commercial managementFlexible project-based QS support
SUPPLY CHAIN

Sub-Contractor
Procurement &
Management

Time and cost certainty starts with getting sub-contract packages right.

The construction industry is fragmented and delivered by a vast number of specialist contractors. It is therefore common for contractors to sub-let packages of work to sub-contractors.

It is essential that sub-contractors are procured properly to achieve time and cost certainty. Our procurement support is focused on sub-contract packages, from tendering and evaluation through to appointment.

Procurement and tendering is more than simply awarding work. The complexity of the package, capability of prospective sub-contractors, risk allocation and key programme constraints all matter.

Once sub-contractors have been procured, it is imperative that their contracts are proactively administered and managed to avoid surprises.

How we can help

Sub-contract procurement strategySub-contract tender enquiries and evaluationAnalysis of qualifications and risk allocationSub-contract administration and paymentsSub-contract variations and cost managementSub-contract final accounts
FINANCIAL CONTROL

Cash
Management

Profitability matters. So does getting paid.

Even profitable construction companies can go out of business if their cash inflow is insufficient to meet their cash outflow.

Avoidance of late payments is always better than having to chase and recover them, which is why we advocate taking proactive steps to reduce their likelihood.

We help contractors and sub-contractors manage their payment cycle through accurate, properly supported interim applications, valuations and payment administration.

Cashflow forecasts and clear reporting provide the foresight needed to identify pressure points and make informed financial decisions before problems arise.

How we can help

Interim applications for paymentInterim valuations and assessmentsPayment administration and monitoringCashflow forecastingPayment records and substantiationFinal account payment reconciliation
LET'S WORK TOGETHER

The right support.
When you need it.

Whether you need day-to-day commercial management or extra QS support on a particular project, we'd welcome a conversation about how Quartz can work with your team.

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