Project ManagementTab

Solutions 4 Care is able to provide project management leads with experience in many sectors of the construction industry. We are able to tailor our services to provide total support to relieve the client of the burden of managing developments or provide select services to support the client. (See Employer’s Agent) Either way, a focused approach will ensure time quality and costs are optimised and meet the clients objectives. A clear, concise, robust and well informed approach is always used to achieve the clients aims. We are a registered Prince 2 Practitioner.Typical areas of expertise we are able to provide include:

• Site appraisals & acquisition advice
• Total project coordination & management
• Programme management
• Risk management
• Development management
• Relocation management
• Selection and appointment of consultants

Fund Monitoring / Tenants Representative

Solutions 4 Care is able to provide full monitoring services covering all phases from initial feasibility, design development, construction phase, through to post completion. We are able to provide forensic services for ‘distressed’ projects, from initial advice to full recovery services.We can provide bespoke services to suit your requirements. We are able to provide financial and technical verification, certification of cash draw downs, cash flows, risk identification and management, advise on construction legals including warranties, bonds and contracts. Solutions 4 Care is able to act as tenant's representative / monitoring surveyor for any projects to represent the interest of the funders/lease holder or any party that may have an interest in a project. Some of the services we are able to provide are:

• Due Diligence Review of the construction element prior to commencement
• Identifying construction risks
• Regular reports during construction
• Report on Costs and Programme exposures
• Approval of drawdown against the loan
• Identification of potential risks

Cost Management and Quantity Surveying Services

Solutions 4 Care is able to provide a range of professional cost management and quantity surveying services.   Our services can be extremely flexible to suit the needs of the client and the project.  With considerable experience spanning across many sectors of the industry, we are able to provide highly experienced representatives to assist in order to fulfill the needs of your project . Typical areas of expertise we are able to provide include:

• Initial Feasibility
• Cost Planning
• Value Engineering
• Procurement Strategy
• Tender documentation
• Payment applications, valuations
• Cost Reporting
• Final Accounts

Employer’s Agent

Solutions 4 Care is able to provide as an alternative or in addition to Project Management, specific services thorough the role of the Employer’s Agent.

• Establish client brief
• Coordination of other consultants
• Chair meetings
• Advise on contractor selection and appointment
• Administration of the Design and Build contract
• Preparation of the Employer’s Requirements
• Interim payment Certificates for valuations of works and materials on and off site
• Issue instructions in respect of the expenditure of provisional sums
• Issue certificates of Practical Construction accompanied by Schedules of Defective Works
• Manage the handover procedure

Project Monitoring

Solutions 4 Care is able to perform the role of Project Monitor and can represent many of the leading high street lenders, major development lenders, venture capital institutions and specialist construction finance providers. The Project Monitor reports on the development as a whole by reviewing the contract documentation and overseeing the actions of the project team throughout the development process. Successful monitoring of any development relies upon experienced surveyors with a good understanding of procurement, design and construction. The project monitor is able to interrogate valuations and provide details to the funder that funds subject to drawdown are being expended in line with the loan agreement.   Reporting can be formatted to suit individual organisations. We will often be required to inspect on a monthly basis dependant upon the size of the scheme to provide a regular report on progress and quality. It is desirable that as part of any purchase agreement that the role of a project monitor is defined as part of the agreement and that they have the ability to provide some input into the scheme. Typical areas of expertise we are able to provide include:

• land and property acquisition matters;
• statutory consents;
• competency of the Developer, its team and any proposed project management systems;
• financial appraisals;
• development, finance, consultancy and construction agreements;
• construction costs and programmes; and
• design and construction quality

Capital Allowances & Tax Depreciation

Solutions 4 Care is able to provide advice on a broad range of capital allowances and tax reliefs available against most commercial property transactions, new builds and refurbishment. Our services range from tax planning advice at the inception of projects through to the preparation of detailed capital allowances reports, claims and subsequent negotiations and agreements with HM Revenue & Customs.

• Preparation of expenditure statements for tax purposes
• Technical auditing
• Advice on availability of Capital Allowances
• Negotiation with the Inland Revenue and agreement on the level of Capital Allowances to be claimed 

Party Wall Surveyor

Solutions 4 Care is able to provide party wall surveyors in order to advise on general party wall matters. We are able to provide preliminary advise to developers and property owners.  Typical areas of expertise we are able to provide include:

• Act as party wall surveyor for building owners and adjoining owners
• Act as agreed surveyors
• Act as third surveyor
• Undertake a schedule of condition
• Agree and liaise with other consultants to determine party wall award
• Prepare the award in accordance with the Party Wall etc Act 1996

Fire Insurance Valuations / Reinstatement Cost Assessments