Building Design & Contract Administration

Building Design and Contract Administration

Simpson Chartered Surveyors offer a full design service for both residential and commercial premises and work with our Clients from inception of the project through various stages of the design process including preparation of detailed drawings, Local Authority Planning and Building Regulations approval, preparation of detailed Works Specifications and Schedules, advice on the selection of suitable contractors, tendering and overseeing building works on site administered under a formal contract.

Our projects range from small residential extensions and alterations to larger conversion and refurbishment projects to all building types.

Where necessary, we can advise on the appointment of other specialist professionals such as Structural Engineers and Building Services Engineers in order to provide a full range of professional services to our Clients.

Tendering and Contract Administration

We will assess our Client's needs and advise on procurement options, the tender process and the nature and suitability of various forms of construction contract.

We can prepare tender documentation and oversee a formal thorough tendering process. As Contract Administrators our duties include regular site inspections, issuing the necessary contract instructions, certifying payments to the Contractor, chairing regular contract progress meetings and agreeing the Final Account with the Contractor.