Quantity Surveying and Legal Support Servicesfor all sectors of the construction industry

Introduction

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HCQS was formed as part of the demerger ofHaleys Ltd, which was originally formed in 1989. Itbrings together an exciting combination ofexperience with a new focused approach.

As one of the largest consultancies of its kind, HCQSprovides a unique, nationwide, pre and postcontract commercial service, combined with expertlegal support.

HCQS is committed to providing a specialised,customer focused service for all of our clients.Clients can rely on HCQS to provide short or longterm commercial support, commercial advice, andexpert legal support tailored to suit individualrequirements.

Our management and staff are ever mindful of theneed to add value, control cost and make adifference when and where it really matters.

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Building Services and Construction Quantity Surveying

HCQS provides a cost effective, fully managed

service that has the benefit not only of the

knowledge of our excellent staff but also the

back up of our highly experienced management

team, which is always there to support and assist

when it really matters.

We offer the following Quantity Surveying services…

Full Pre Contract Role Full Post Contract Role Commercial Support Sub-Contractor Management

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Building Services and Construction Quantity Surveying

Pre Contract Commercial Services include:Cost planningEstimatingMaterial take off and the production of Bills of

QuantitiesTender ReviewContract AnalysisPreparation of Contract DocumentsRisk AnalysisMarket Testing

Sub-Contract Management Services include:Account Management including change controlRisk ManagementContractual Management Defence of Claims

Post Contract Commercial Services include: Procurement and Supply Chain Management Interim Applications/ Valuations Cash Flow Forecasting Cost and Value Reports Variation/Change Control Contractual Notices and Correspondence

Commercial Support Commercial advice can be provided at any level by

our highly experienced management team. We have the flexibility to be able to provide

commercial support for the full duration of projects or for specific periods when resources need to be supplemented.

HCQS are proud to offer a Managed and Flexible Service tailored to our Clients’ varying needs.

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Legal Support Services

Objectives, Approach and Philosophy

HCQS Legal Support Services objectives can be summarized as follows:

Understanding our clients’ objectives – in terms of the contractual, technical and operational issues

Providing solutions that are auditable, robust and able to withstand scrutiny

Applying our collective knowledge and experience gained from all sectors of industry

Carefully considering and applying appropriate commercial and contractual measures such as: claim strategy; risk management and dispute avoidance.

Implementing procedures to identify and capture entitlements

Adopting appropriate measures to avoid confrontation when presenting our results (e.g. negotiations with key clients)

Achieving transparency with clients whilst maintaining each client’s commercial and legal confidentiality

The following specialist services are provided by our experienced legal team:

Expert Services Dispute Management and

Resolution Construction Contracts Contract Claims Adjudication Services

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TransportationHC QS engineering cost management and contract

administration experience makes us ideally placed to

meet the specialist needs of our Rail, Tube lines, Aviation,

Highways and Mass Transportation.

With ever-expanding expertise in the above fields,

HCQS are able to provide expert commercial

assistance to suit your needs, such as the following:

Building and Civil Construction Aviation M&E Installations Station M&E Installations Tunnel M&E Installations Fire Protection and Detection Systems Communication Systems Signal Control Systems Estimating – Candy and Cost OS software

3D cost plan modelling/BIM Tender documentation – NEC, RT other bespoke

contracts Cost monitoring and reporting Interim applications and valuations Final account preparation and negotiation Extension of time, loss and expense claims All aspects of contract law, including adjudication,

arbitration and litigation services

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BIM Cost ModellingWe have been at the forefront of BIM since 2009 andthroughout these early stages of testing andimplementation the team has worked with the leading BIMsoftware providers.

Because of the leading edge development work, HC BIMQS is well placed to share the practical experiences andknowledge with clients and partners.

BIM project work includes:

A variety of estimating and cost advice applications for HS2

BIM models and estimating for Network Rail, includingprojects at Waterloo Station

Most of the tunnel portals on Crossrail, tunnel shaftsand station models, including production of quantitiesfor BoQ accuracy – Crossrail

Hospital buildings for NHS Trusts

Variety of schools, leisure facilities, housing andsupermarket projects

HC BIM QS and our specialist rail, M&E, constructionand tax units within the group are able to provide avariety of BIM services,

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Client ExperienceWe provide quantity surveying and legal support services to a wide range of clients across many sectors of theconstruction industry. We are engaged by:

End user clients to provide a full range of traditional PQSduties.

Main contractors to provide pre-contract cost advice,assistance with procurement, risk management, legalsupport and management of building services sub-contractors.

Building services sub-contractors to providecommercial, quantity surveying and legal supportservices.

Construction specialists to provide commercial, quantitysurveying and legal support services.

Our clients have included:

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Offices in London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Milton Keynes and Surrey.

SectorsWe have extensive experience in all sectors of the construction industry, on projects from the relatively modest toamongst the largest construction undertakings in the UK. Using many different forms of contract including bespokeand PFI terms and conditions, recent experience has led to particular expertise in the following areas:

Regardless of the size or

nature of your requirements,

you can rely on us to supply a

solution.

Commercial Defence Education Health

Industrial and Process Law and order Mission Critical/Data Centre Residential

Retail Sports Stadia Transport and Rail Water

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Management Structure

Jamie Brown: Managing DirectorI joined the business in 1998 and haveprovided Quantity Surveying andCommercial Management services to awide range of clients in a variety of sectors.I take great pride in directing our businessand focus on its core values and ethos toensure we provide a quality, reliable andcost effective service to satisfy our clientsrequirements.

Rob Mayer: DirectorI have gained valuable experience acrossa wide variety of sectors and undervarious forms of contract ranging fromBespoke PFI, JCT and NEC3. Thisexperience has helped me to develop anextensive understanding of CommercialManagement and leadership whichhelps to support the HCQS core valuesand maintain a first class service for ourclients.

Steve Haley: FounderI am the Founder of HCQS Ltd, with a wealth ofexperience in the construction industry. I assistthe Company with business strategy, businessdevelopment and performance of businessoperations.

Yogi Yokaratna: Senior Associate – Building andConstructionI have over 30 years experience in contractingand PQS services in a wide range of disciplines,namely building, civil and highway. I haveattained unique understanding of NRM2,SMM7, CESMM and HIGHWAY methods ofmeasurements. Knowing these various industrymethods allows us to tailor any range ofbuildings to suit clients’ needs and maintainvalue for money.

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Offices in London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Milton Keynes and Surrey.

Contact UsLondon Office3 Lloyds AvenueLondon EC3N 3DSTel: 0845 528 1170Fax: 0208 668 2155

Croydon OfficeCapital Business Centre22 Carlton RoadSouth Croydon CR2 0BSTel: 0208 068 0053Fax: 0208 668 2155

Birmingham OfficeGrosvenor House11 St Paul’s SquareBirmingham B3 1RBTel: 0845 528 1169Fax: 0208 668 2155

Nottingham OfficeJarodale House7 Gregory BoulevardNottingham NG7 6LBTel: 0115 926 3205Fax: 0115 969 1215

Website: www.hc-qs.com

Email: enquiries@hc-qs.com