If you are looking for a Building Surveying team who can help you maximise the value of your property and minimise your costs and liabilities, then we are the team to come to.
We work with a broad spectrum of clients, including leading names in the public and private sectors. We represent a wide spectrum of retained clients including Local Authorities, Inward Investors, Government Departments, Major Retailers and Industrialists, Licensed Trade Operators and Insurance Loss Adjusters amongst others.
Thanks to our expertise, experience and nationwide network of local offices we are able to deliver a professional, cost-effective service with a real personal touch. We place a high priority on expertise, good communications and building long-term client relationships based on trust.
Approach
Graham + Sibbald were instructed by South Lanarkshire Council to provide Budget Costs for individual Shop/Property Owners who were interested in the Strathaven Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme – the primary objective being to bring improvements to the town centre while retaining the heritage aspects of its buildings.
We were then appointed by the Individual Shop/Property Owners to produce a Specification and Description of necessary Works and carry out the full contract administration role through to completion. In addition to this, the team were asked to undertake the applications online for the Shop/Property Owners for the grant which covers up to 80% of the overall costs of the works including professional fees and statutory consents where applicable.
Our team, led by Marc Garside, produced full budget costs on behalf of the individual Shop/Property Owners as well as Specification and Description of Works. They obtained three competitively priced tenders as per CARS Guidelines and submit online applications for relevant Grant Funding on behalf of Clients. Lastly, they instructed the Contractor to being works, scheduled various progress meetings and produced final account/handover to client – all in order for works to be signed off by South Lanarkshire Council.
Key Challenges
The main challenge faced by the team was working to meet the specified Client Deadlines as works needed to complete on time to allow for new tenants moving into the various shop premises.
Working alongside the Project Development Officer and CARS Committee to ensure all relevant information was obtained for grant funding as well as Ensuring all works were completed within Budget.
Results
All projects were completed within budget and within the timescales provided by the Clients, allowing tenants to move in to the Shops/Properties. Relevant planning and listed building consents were obtained where applicable.
Key Message
Good communication, timely production of budget costs, prompt response to any issues that arose (additional works on site), managing client expectations.
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