Quantity Surveying
In short, a Quantity Surveyor is the person controlling the financial aspects of a building project.
Essentially they may be considered as the 'accountants' of the building industry - planning and managing the cost of building projects from start to finish. A more descriptive name would be "Building Cost Consultant".
HOCA have always realistically sought to move design and costing processes closer together at the very initial stages of the project.
Consequently, in 2009 we introduced Quantity Surveying services into the HOCA Practice so as to ensure we provide our clients with the very best of design and cost control throughout the entire duration of the project.
Essentially they may be considered as the 'accountants' of the building industry - planning and managing the cost of building projects from start to finish. A more descriptive name would be "Building Cost Consultant".
HOCA have always realistically sought to move design and costing processes closer together at the very initial stages of the project.
Consequently, in 2009 we introduced Quantity Surveying services into the HOCA Practice so as to ensure we provide our clients with the very best of design and cost control throughout the entire duration of the project.
Client Benefits
HOCA clients benefit from the knowledge that their building design process is managed by a Senior Project Architect and our own in-house Quantity Surveyor.
From the outset they will analyse the Feasibility Study design options through to the final Design Solution. It shall continue to monitor the design detail development with all costs being reported to the client at each stage of the process.
Every opportunity to refine cost through our Value Engineering processes ensures we will always provide the optimum value- for-money options to our Clients.
As highly experienced quantity surveyors with a wide scope of knowledge and expertise, we provide a total costing service from preliminary estimates and feasibility studies through to final valuation.
HOCA clients benefit from the knowledge that their building design process is managed by a Senior Project Architect and our own in-house Quantity Surveyor.
From the outset they will analyse the Feasibility Study design options through to the final Design Solution. It shall continue to monitor the design detail development with all costs being reported to the client at each stage of the process.
Every opportunity to refine cost through our Value Engineering processes ensures we will always provide the optimum value- for-money options to our Clients.
As highly experienced quantity surveyors with a wide scope of knowledge and expertise, we provide a total costing service from preliminary estimates and feasibility studies through to final valuation.
HOCA's extensive 'Quantity Surveying Services' include the following:
HOCA welcomes each new opportunity with energy and enthusiasm. All our Clients are highly valued, and we respond with complete commitment to satisfying the total needs of the project.
- Feasibility study and budget estimates.
- Employers agent services.
- Project management / Co-ordination.
- Cost plan at all work stages.
- Detail design cost reporting.
- Preparation of tender documents.
- Tender analysis with guidance and advice to our clients.
- Building contract procurement advice.
- Project procurement advice.
- Value management and value engineering.
- Sustainability including BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes.
- Specialist services for contractors including design & build.
- Life-cycle costing.
- Advice on contract and contractual disputes.
HOCA welcomes each new opportunity with energy and enthusiasm. All our Clients are highly valued, and we respond with complete commitment to satisfying the total needs of the project.
In conjunction with our architect colleagues we will:
- Ensure total transparency of construction costs.
- Identify and manage risk.
- Plan ahead and provide options.
- Establish the very essence of our Clients' goals and aspirations.
- Design out waste.
- Value engineer and challenge every opportunity to achieve optimum value.
- Bring lateral thinking to the design and costing process.
- Operate in accordance with best practice.
- Ensure significant involvement at senior level.
Design Strategy
A holistic design strategy evolves from careful consideration of the accommodation brief and assessment of site information.
The initial approach will take account not only of the "facts on the ground" but also of the Client Group's wider aspirations for the proposed building. The Design Team would make the new buildings "work hard" to achieve the optimum use of space.
Studies will establish community use options and potential community partners can be brought into the frame at this stage where appropriate and as part of the Client strategy. The building will be fully integrated in its landscape which will be planned to provide easily accessible outdoor spaces for sensory stimulation, social and recreational use.
A holistic design strategy evolves from careful consideration of the accommodation brief and assessment of site information.
The initial approach will take account not only of the "facts on the ground" but also of the Client Group's wider aspirations for the proposed building. The Design Team would make the new buildings "work hard" to achieve the optimum use of space.
Studies will establish community use options and potential community partners can be brought into the frame at this stage where appropriate and as part of the Client strategy. The building will be fully integrated in its landscape which will be planned to provide easily accessible outdoor spaces for sensory stimulation, social and recreational use.
Case Study of Value Engineering - Education Project
'Phase 1' design remained unchanged throughout the project. Value engineering exercises were undertaken throughout the design, tendering and construction periods to reduce overall costs without compromise to the Nursery solution.
Following agreement of 'Phase 1' costs the available funds for Phases 2 and 3 were established.
By close collaboration with our HOCA Architect colleagues, Structural and Services Engineer and Constructor, the refurbishment and alteration works were redesigned and costs agreed with the Constructor, to provide scheme proposals.
The Client's objectives were achieved whilst being retained within the available funding.
This was made possible through careful consideration of alternative design solutions and comparative cost analysis to establish the most cost-effective solution (eg. reconfiguration of the ground floor layout by turning the new proposed main hall 90 degrees to minimise the extent of structural alterations required).
Regular cost reviews and updates were held with the Client Representative and reports issued indicating the current project cost position.
'Phase 1' design remained unchanged throughout the project. Value engineering exercises were undertaken throughout the design, tendering and construction periods to reduce overall costs without compromise to the Nursery solution.
Following agreement of 'Phase 1' costs the available funds for Phases 2 and 3 were established.
By close collaboration with our HOCA Architect colleagues, Structural and Services Engineer and Constructor, the refurbishment and alteration works were redesigned and costs agreed with the Constructor, to provide scheme proposals.
The Client's objectives were achieved whilst being retained within the available funding.
This was made possible through careful consideration of alternative design solutions and comparative cost analysis to establish the most cost-effective solution (eg. reconfiguration of the ground floor layout by turning the new proposed main hall 90 degrees to minimise the extent of structural alterations required).
Regular cost reviews and updates were held with the Client Representative and reports issued indicating the current project cost position.
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William Hogan-O’Neill and his team worked closely with both social and healthcare staff in the macro and micro design of the centre. The team from HOCA also consulted, where possible, with people who would be using the resource, parents and carers of the people who could be using the resource, as well as with local counsellors, local residents and other departments within the Council .....