Construction Procurement Advice

Getting expert construction procurement advice for your project is a wise investment.

How you decide to approach the construction phase of your building project is one of the main things which will determine whether it is successful, or not.

Most people who have problems with their build have not spent enough time considering the options they have – or making sure they put the right controls in place to mitigate their financial risk.

Here at CLPM our experienced Quantity Surveying team give you all the guidance you need to make the best decisions for your project.

Helping You Select Your Procurement Method

If you’re building or renovating using a traditional method, such as brick and block, we can help you establish whether to build using a main contractor or by splitting the work into individual specialist trades.

Alternatively, if you’re a self-builder pursuing a custom route via a Modern Method of Construction, such as Timber Frame or Insulated Concrete Formwork you’ll probably want your timber frame supplier or ICF contractor to erect the frame or formwork and handover a waterproof shell. In this instance you will need to appoint your own finishing team can complete the rest of the build. There are different methods to consider and our Quantity Surveying team can help understand the cost and risk considerations of the many choices you have.

Client Testimonial

“Thanks goodness we found CLPM when we did. We were planning to spend a lot of money on our refurb but didn’t really know anything about building contracts or how to choose the right builder. Getting them to help was worth every penny.”

– Mrs F, Oxfordshire

Pre-Construction Advice

Once you’ve determined how you will approach your build, it’s time to plan for the next stage – finding your build team.

Our Quantity Surveying team can help you start this process by developing a realistic pre-construction programme and determining the information that should be included in the tender enquiry.

Contractual Advice

What should be included in your contract with your builder? And what is the most appropriate type of contract for your work?

Our team can give you all the contractual advice you need to protect your financial interests.

We’ll also guide you through the process of choosing the right contractual conditions such as Payment Terms, Level of Liquidated and Ascertained Damages (LADs) and Contractor design elements.

Contractor Selection Advice

There are many things to consider when selecting a contractor too.

Considerations will include the depth and relevance of their experience, their quality and programme performance, their availability and capacity as well as how they present themselves in terms of their open-ness to relationship building and being contractually non-aggressive.

Our Quantity Surveying team can make sure you are armed with all the expert information you need to select the best build team for your project.

Why CLPM?

We’re experts in construction procurement and can provide you with all the information you need to choose the most suitable procurement route and advise on all the contractual details too.

Every client and project is different and should be approached in a unique way. We’ll help you understand what your specific options are, and where your priorities should lie.

And as we’re 100% independent of architects, timber frame/ICF suppliers and contractors you can rest assured that all of our advice will be expert, impartial and in your best interests.

Helping You Build Better for Less

Ready to find out more? We’d love to hear from you.