Project & Cost Management Proposal
Project & Cost Management Proposal
Project & Cost Management Proposal
June 2021
COSTS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
INTRODUCTION
We are an independent consultancy practice specialized in providing fully integrated Project and
Cost Management services, primarily on projects to individual and/or companies who require the
very best from their personnel or commercial environment.
Our understanding of our clients' needs, which typically require cost efficient solutions with quality
outcomes, have led us to develop a service which provides a proactive approach and a realistic
attitude with regard to cost and value.
To complement the Quantity Surveying services, We provide a range of services including, project
management services, Procurement Management Services, Space Planning Services, and Design
and Build Services.
Combining our dedicated Quantity Surveying and Project Management teams, we are able to offer
an integrated comprehensive cost and project management service - many of our clients are
adopting this service as it provides a seamless and cohesive solution that translates client's business
objectives into real solutions.
We proposed methodology is structured to control the cost, time and quality of the project, thus
enhancing the success of the project and thereby increasing Client's satisfaction. This is achieved by
the systematic application of development and management tools, to determine the optimum
development plan, project management systems, construction, commissioning, and operation and
maintenance processes.
We will be accountable for ensuring that the allocated resources are used appropriately to complete
the project. A variety of stakeholders will be involved including the Client, policy makers,
administrators, financial advisors, accountants and legal advisors, designers, contractors, specialty
consultants and building management team. We will work to understand and respect the project
goals and requirements of each of the team members, while focusing on completing the project
within budget and on schedule.
We will put in place the necessary resources to ensure that interests of the Client are protected at
every stage and that a superior quality project is delivered.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
We will put in place the necessary resources to ensure that interests of the Client are protected at
every stage and that a superior quality project is delivered.
The following is a detailed list of activities included in the integrated costs and project management
services by stages:
• Develop and refine project design requirements (program, Design Standards, etc.), in coordination
and consultation with Owner and designers.
• Organize and direct a project coordination meeting with the Architect and other consultants and
the Owner as appropriate. Review Project organization, lines of authority and Project procedures.
• Coordinate design processes and reviews with Owner and design team. At the conclusion of each
design phase, confirm Owner’s approval prior to directing the design team to proceed with the
next phase
• Ensure that Owner requirements and requests are properly reflected in the design and
construction documents
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, completeness, clarity, lack of ambiguity,
coordination, etc.
• Prepare, update and expand the Master Schedule to include milestone activities for each of the
design phases, permits and approvals, the bidding or negotiation of construction contracts,
construction and the purchase, fabrication, inspection, delivery and installation of furniture,
fixtures and equipment.
• Advise on contract provisions for controlling construction schedules. Advise on special and general
conditions sections of the specifications.
• Report on activities which are on or behind schedule, and recommend corrective action as required.
• Establish Document all procedures required for the submittal of materials, samples and shop
drawings. Develop and maintain schedules and logs.
• Recommend the division of work into separate contracts to permit phasing. Consider such factors
as construction durations, construction document preparation, long-lead-time materials and
equipment, labour availability, trade jurisdictions, and interface problems between contractors.
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• Identify materials and equipment which require long delivery times and are critical to the progress
of the work. Develop a strategy for purchasing these items directly and later assigning them to a
contractor.
• Identify areas for value engineering study as the design progresses. Where energy, maintenance
and operational considerations dictate.
• Prepare a Project cost estimates and cost plans during the design stage and establish cost control
program and cash flow for construction stage
• As design progresses and as each design phase is completed, update Project Cost estimates and
Cost Plans for comparison with the Owner’s approved Project Cost budget.
• Prepare and compile tender documents including bills of quantities, tender conditions, tender
drawings and other related documents for tender exercise.
• Provide advice and identify long delivery items that may require pre-tendering
• Preparation of tender reports and contract documents in collaboration with specialist consultants
for their respective works.
• Finalize Project bidding and procurement strategies. Finalize all bid packages and phasing
techniques.
• Qualify and recommend potential contractors, prepare and issue requests for proposals and bid
forms, receive and evaluate written proposals and conduct interviews to assist the Owner in
selecting the Contractor. Assist Owner in the negotiation of the construction contract(s) and
participate in contractor(s) appointment.
• Update the Master Schedule to reflect the current Project plan. Prepare both graphic and numeric
reports. Distribute to all members of the Project team
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Construction Stage
• Organize and direct a preconstruction meeting with the Contractor, Architect and other
consultants and the Owner as appropriate. Review Project organization, lines of authority and
Project procedures.
• In collaboration with the Contractor, develop a construction schedule outlining start and finish
dates for procurement and construction activities. Establish major milestones for each segment of
the work. Update the Master Schedule as appropriate to incorporate such activities and dates.
• Review Contractor’s updates to the construction schedule. Observe construction progress and
report deviations from the schedule which will jeopardize job progress. Work with Contractor to
develop recovery plans. Update the Master Schedule as appropriate to incorporate such activities
and dates.
• Establish/confirm the schedule for the purchase, fabrication, inspection, delivery and installation
of furnishings, fixtures and equipment.
• Review the capabilities of proposed subcontractors and evaluate their suitability. Evaluate
proposed procedures and equipment prior to use.
• Observe Work in progress for conformance with plans and specifications and report defects and
deficiencies.
• Maintain a complete and current record of Project contracts, drawings and specifications, progress
photos, testing and inspection reports, etc. Maintain a file of all Project correspondence, directives
and meeting minutes.
• Monitor delivery and review of shop drawings and submittals and expedite approvals of same.
Maintain (or cause to be maintained) submittal/approval logs and sets of all such documents and
samples.
• Monitor and coordinate design team site visits and responses to Contractor requests for
information.
• Monitor Contractor performance as to cost, quality and schedule Attend regular job site meetings
with all Owner and Contractor representatives and Owner consultants as appropriate; discuss job
progress, track and record key actions and decisions and prepare and/or review meeting minutes
as required.
• Visit off-site fabrication facilities as required (out-of-pocket cost of such trips is a reimbursable
expense).
• Prepare monthly reports addressing project progress and any quality, cost and schedule issues.
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• Develop and implement a procedure for the review and processing of Contractor applications for
payment. Review Contractor’s schedule of values for use in processing payments and manage the
processing of any claims, payments.
• Develop and implement a system for the preparation, review and processing of construction
change directives and change orders. Estimate the cost of all change orders and negotiate them
with the Contractor on behalf of the client. Identify and recommend to Owner changes that will
save time or money or improve quality.
• Review all FF&E documents and purchase orders for design and budget compliance. Coordinate
construction activities with FF&E delivery and installation.
• Valuation of works in progress for interim valuation/certificates including variations including the
verification and incorporation of amount recommended by specialist consultants.
• In collaboration with the Contractor, develop a detailed schedule of close-out activities, including
punch lists, equipment testing, start-up procedures and occupancy. Incorporate such schedule into
the Master Schedule and distribute it to all Project team members as appropriate.
• Schedule and direct inspections to develop punch lists. Establish dates of Substantial and Final
Completion.
• Coordinate, catalogue and confirm delivery to Owner of all keys, manuals, warranties, as-built
drawings, plans and specifications, lien releases, stock materials, etc.
• Work with the Contractor to monitor the completion of punch list items and to finalize all
outstanding changes in their scope of work. Verify the payment of retainages.
• Schedule and monitor all product and equipment demonstrations and training. Monitor initial
start-up and testing of all systems to confirm compliance with specifications.
• Preparation of final accounts for whole works including variations including the incorporation of
amount recommended by specialist consultants.
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1. SERVICES FEES
The total lump sum numeration for the TOTAL INTEGRATED COSTS AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES stated in Scope of Services shall be RINGGIT MALAYSIA TWENTY
EIGHT THOUSAND ONLY (RM28,000)
2. INITIAL PAYMENT
An initial payment of RINGGIT MALAYSIA: TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED ONLY (RM2,800)
shall be made upon execution of this Agreement and payable.
Fees and other charges shall be paid in equal monthly instalment in accordance with the
percentage of fees payable for respective stages of the services as follows:
4. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
In additional to the numeration payable for any of the services provided, we shall also be
entitled to be reimbursed for expenses actually incurred towards the completion of the project.
The expenses are as follows:
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PROJECT AND COST MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROJECT PORTFOLIO
THE PENTIMINIUM
Client: Trident International Holdings
Trident International Holdings has partnered to
Location: Dubai, UAE
create unique alliances with premium brands Architect: Aedas
from across the world for its new 516 metre-tall Scope of Service: Costs Management
tower, a development they describe as the
'defined height of luxury'.
Superseded by only theBurj Khalifa, The
Pentominium stand at massive 516m with 122
floors, 172 luxury pethouse apartments and a
total built up area of 163,720m2. The top floors
of this world’s only Pentominium contain a Sky
Lounge, Sky Pool, Business Centre and a
private observation deck along with ladies &
gentleman’s health clubs and a cigar lounge,
squash courts, a banqueting hall and private
theatre. Each individual residential unit takes
up a complete floor of the tower providing
over 6500 sq.ft. of living space. Each floor will
have a private foyer of its own and smart
biometric access control. Taking the element
of luxury living spaces to another level are
entire floors which are uniquely suspended in
mid air, giving the impression of floating
penthouses in the sky.
Pentominium is designed by award winning
and world renowned architects and designers
Aedas. Interior design of Pentominium is by
Hirsch Bedner & Associates. The tower’s spa is
run by Six Senses Spas. All public areas are
crystallized by Swarovski and each
Pentominium unit is fitted with state of the art
sound equipment Bang & Olufsen can provide.
Pentominium’s business lounge (overlooking
The Palm) is by exclusive Tiffany accessories.
PROJECT AND COST MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROJECT PORTFOLIO
BURJ AL ALAM
Client: Fortune Group
Burj Al Alam, also referred to as 'The World
Location: Dubai, UAE
Tower', is being built as one of the commercial Architect: Nihon Sekkei Inc
towers in Dubai Business Bay, located on Sheikh Scope of Service: Costs Management
Zayed Road next to Burj Dubai Downtown. The
tower was designed by Japanese architects
Nihon Sekkei Inc, and was originally named
Fortune 101 and was to be located in Dubai
Marina
PALM MALL
Client: Nakheel LLC
The Palm mall is a 160,000 sqm mix-use
Location: Dubai, UAE
development comprising 3 basement parking Architect: RSP
level with more around 4,000 parking bays, Scope of Service: Costs Management
promenade with indoor garden, ground, 3
retails floors with more than 100,000 sqm of
shop space, and 2 residential apartment
towers of 44 floors on The Palm Jumeirah,
Dubai, UAE.