Operating within the ambit of industry standards and driven by a commitment to excellence, our extensive suite of services allows for effective management of the property development process. These services include viability studies, cost estimating, cost control and reporting, project management, procurement and delivery to name a few – all of which are tailored to fit our Clients’ individual needs.
Viability Studies
Our practice is experienced in all aspects of property development and offers an extensive range of services related to project feasibility and allied areas including residual land valuation, project budgeting, opportunity costs, life cycle costing and feasibility studies for all project types.
Cost Estimating
As part of our integrated suite of computer programmes we have an estimating capacity linked to an appropriate data base which ensures the swift and accurate costing required for successful budgeting.
Cost Control and Reporting
The provision by the practice of prompt and relevant cost control and reporting documentation ensures effective budgeting and sustains the highest degree of accuracy and detail. As a result of our capacity in this field our Clients enjoy a reduction in financial risk and achieve maximum value for money.
Payment Recommendations and Settlement of Final Accounts
The fully integrated nature of our computer programmes ensures accurate interim certification and prompt settlement of the Final Accounts.
Procurement and Delivery
Selection of the most appropriate procurement strategy for construction projects is of vital importance and Schoombie Hartmann KZN has extensive experience in this regard. Clients are offered advice as to the most appropriate and cost effective options available. To this end our computer programmes for the preparation of Bills of Quantities, Provisional Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates and other documentation meet our Client’s procurement and delivery requirements timeously, whilst securing their legal and financial position.
Specialist
Project Monitoring
Advice to funding institutions in respect of programme, cost, financial draw downs, contractual matters and project team performance.
Construction and Property Tax
Maximising the benefits of the capital allowances which may be available for a construction project or property transaction and providing construction related VAT advice.
Risk Management
Identify, quantify and manage the uncertainties associated with construction.
Value Management
Facilitating the production of a clear strategy to optimise all elements of a project and enable best possible value to be achieved.
Life Cycle Management
Establish cost effective investment decisions by balancing cost, time, quality and performance.
Project Management
Our practice provides a comprehensive project management service to our Clients, comprising all the facets of the project management processes:
• Project Integration Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Communications Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Claims Advisory
• Expert Services
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
Other
• Construction dispute resolution
• Reinstatement insurance valuations
• Technical audits
• Construction research