Project management as a specialist discipline has come of age in business as much as in construction. It's objective is the delivery of reliable outcomes with limited resources against a background of constant change.
 
Alderman Stone will deliver the client's brief in the fullest sense: to define the scope, agree targets, prepare a plan, pull together the necessary resources and lead the team through the process to a successful conclusion. We protect the client's interest at all stages.
 
Our expert professionals have strong client focus and an understanding of the value of property. Included in our service is 'value engineering' this is the act of breaking down each element of a project and ascertaining with alternative construction techniques or materials, cost savings for the same or quite often better end results.

We can project manage contractors already appointed by clients or act as contract administrator to ensure project objectives are met smoothly and with minimal dispute, duties to include:

• Client brief and feasibility 
• Consider and obtain statutory consents

• Preparation of draft specification and schedule of works
• Finalise specification with client 
• Vet contractors, obtain and analyse tenders
• Manage appointment of contractor and undertake site inspections
• Issue contract certificates and administer the contract including variations
• Certify final account
• Identify and manage the making good of defects
• Post project review and evaluation
• Certify final certificate

Project Recovery and Rescue / Insolvency

Growing sector reflecting the current market, restricted credit,  poor performance whilst material and labour prices rise.
 

Alderman Stone with extensive knowledge and expertise of materials, construction details and planning for optimal space use can 'rescue' projects and produce cost savings while increasing the capital value of the end result. Trouble shooting and value engineering where each element is broken down with alternatives analysed, forms the core of this activity and is where Alderman Stone excel.

We review the business case and apply as required: 

• Technical due diligence, including condition surveys and defect analysis
• Financial due diligence
• Interrogation of construction processes
• Assembly of a recovery plan
• Project management of the recovery plan, including employer's agent and contract administration
• Cost management of the recovery plan
• Arm's length monitoring of recovery services provided by others

Option Appraisals

We undertake strategic reviews and evaluation of project options in response to client's requirements. Report compares cost benefit/liability on net present value (NPV) basis and internal rate of return (IRR) allowing client to easily compare and be guided to the most suitable conclusion.

Our Approach

Our first priority is to understand your needs so that we can tailor our services to achieve the best value for money. 

We will then prepare a proposal which states clearly:

• Our understanding of your requirements
• The approach we will adopt
• The benefits you will obtain
• Our proposed fees

All of this is for discussion and agreement with you. We believe that successful projects result from a clear understanding of client requirements that are then implemented by high calibre and committed people. 

Contact us on 02476 347171 or email us for a FREE no obligation consultation