Quantity Surveyors and Construction Cost Consultants

Rawlinsons offers the full range of core cost management services for your new build or alterations project, from concept through to final completion.

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Other services include Tax Depreciation Schedules, Reserve Fund Forecasts (10 Year Plans), Replacement Insurance Valuations, Development Contribution Plans and Expert Witness Advice. Please read below for full details on how we can help you, or contact us for an obligation free chat today.

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Since 1953

As the only profession qualified to accurately estimate, control and monitor costs for all classes of buildings and types of construction, Quantity Surveyors are experts in interpreting architectural and engineering drawings and plans and applying their knowledge of methods to accurately estimate construction costs.

Consultants fees
Contingencies
Cost escalation allowance for projects with a long lead time and/or construction period
Head-works and statutory charges
Finance costs
Furniture and equipment
Legal costs
Land costs

Available services during

The Planning Stage

Preliminary budgeting
Feasibility studies
Master planning
Detailed estimating
Elemental cost planning and budget control
Value management
Cash flow projections
Material selection and life cycle analysis
Procurement method selection
Conditions of contract selection

Available services during

The Procurement Stage

Bill of quantities
Schedule of rates
Tender pricing
Tender analysis
Tender document auditing
Tender management

Available Services during

The Construction Stage

Progress payments
Variation estimating and negotiation
Prolongation claim assessment
Confidential financial reporting
Contractual dispute resolution
Final account negotiation and settlement

Costs

What does it cost?

Cost of services depends on the scope of service required and of course the size and complexity of the project. The majority of our commissions are based on a fixed lump sum price so you know the cost up front, or some prefer to pay as you use by the hour. The choice is yours and we will always be pleased to give you a free, no obligation, written quote for your project. As a guide, the cost of providing cost management services for your project can be estimated from the following table.

Construction Cost
Cost Planning
Bill of Quantities
Contract Cost Control
Full Cost Management
under $1.0 million
1 - 2%
n.a
1-2%
Negotiable
$5 million
0.40%
0.75%
0.5%
1.65%
$10 million
0.33%
0.55%
0.40%
1.28%
$20 million
0.30%
0.40%
0.30%
1.00%
$50 million
0.20%
0.35%
0.20%
0.75%
$100 million
0.15%
0.30%
0.175%
0.625%
$200 million
0.12%
0.27%
0.15%
0.54%

Do you have any questions?

The range of services we can provide is extensive but if you don’t recognise your requirements, contact us, tell us what you need and our Director will be able to assist you without any obligation.

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