At CRQS, we provide comprehensive professional quantity surveying, construction cost management, and specialist consultancy services to architects, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and private and public sector clients.

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Our expertise extends across the entire construction lifecycle, from initial project feasibility and cost planning to contract administration, financial management, and final account settlement.

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We are committed to delivering accurate, independent, and commercially sound advice that promotes financial accountability, cost efficiency, contractual compliance, and effective risk management. Our objective is to protect our clients' financial interests, minimise unforeseen expenditure, and provide clarity in an increasingly complex construction environment.

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1. Specialist Consultancy Services

• Expert Witness Services & Reports

We provide independent expert witness services, technical assessments, and professionally substantiated reports for construction-related disputes, litigation, and legal proceedings.

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Our expertise includes the assessment of construction costs, payment disputes, contractual claims, project valuations, and financial matters requiring specialist quantity surveying opinions.

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• Construction Project Audits

We conduct independent construction project audits to evaluate financial performance, contractual compliance, payment certifications, and overall project cost management.

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Our audits focus on identifying financial discrepancies, potential overpayments, contractual irregularities, and commercial risks. We provide objective findings and practical recommendations to promote transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making.

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2. Contractor & Subcontractor Quantity Surveying Services

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We provide dedicated quantity surveying and commercial management services to main contractors and subcontractors, assisting with accurate project pricing, financial administration, contractual claims, and final account negotiations.

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Our services include:

• Bills of Quantities & Tender Pricing Support – Preparation of Bills of Quantities, detailed measurements, and tender pricing documentation to support accurate and competitive tender submissions.

• Construction Measurement & Quantification – Detailed measurement, verification, and valuation of construction works, including completed work and variations.

• Monthly Progress Claims & Payment Applications – Preparation, assessment, and substantiation of monthly payment claims to support accurate certification and timely payment.

• Variations & Contractual Claims – Identification, measurement, valuation, and substantiation of variations and contractual claims in accordance with applicable contract provisions.

• Cost Control & Commercial Management – Monitoring project expenditure, evaluating commercial risks, and supporting effective financial management throughout construction.

• Final Account Preparation & Negotiation – Compilation, reconciliation, assessment, and negotiation of final accounts to facilitate accurate and equitable financial settlements.

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Our objective is to safeguard the commercial interests of contractors and subcontractors through accurate measurement, sound contractual advice, and proactive cost management.

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3. Quantity Surveying Services Across the Six Project Stages

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Stage 1 – Project Inception

We assist clients in defining project requirements, assessing preliminary financial considerations, establishing initial budgets, and developing a clear project brief to support informed decision-making from the outset.

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Stage 2 – Concept & Viability

We prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility assessments, and budget evaluations to determine project viability and ensure alignment between the proposed development and the client's financial objectives.

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Stage 3 – Design Development

We provide detailed cost planning, design cost evaluations, and value engineering services to optimise construction expenditure. By assessing alternative materials, construction methods, and design solutions, we assist clients in achieving cost efficiency without compromising project objectives.

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Stage 4 – Documentation & Procurement

We prepare accurate Bills of Quantities, tender documentation, and procurement recommendations to facilitate transparent and competitive tendering processes.

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Our services include tender evaluation, comparative cost analysis, and contractor selection support to establish sound financial and contractual foundations before construction commences.

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Stage 5 – Construction

We provide comprehensive cost control and financial administration services throughout the construction phase.

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Our expertise includes interim payment assessments, variation valuations, contractual claims assessments, financial reporting, and ongoing cost monitoring. Regular financial updates provide clients with a clear understanding of project expenditure, anticipated final costs, and emerging financial risks.

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Stage 6 – Close-Out & Final Account Settlement

We manage the financial close-out process, including final account preparation, assessment, reconciliation, and negotiation.

 

Our objective is to ensure accurate financial settlement, resolve outstanding commercial matters, and facilitate an efficient and transparent conclusion to the project.

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CRQS – Professional Quantity Surveying | Cost Management | Commercial Advisory

Delivering financial clarity, contractual confidence, and professional expertise throughout the construction lifecycle.​