An effective system of forecasting and managing the cost of the mechanical and electrical services is just as essential as for any other part of the building cost.

Davis Langdon Building Services is a specialist in this field, and can provide the appropriate systems to ensure effective cost management of the building services, using the same meticulous methods as for the building works.

Our services include:

• Cost planning at an early stage prior to detailed design.
• Cost studies to compare alternative materials and designs in terms of capital, operating, maintenance and depreciation costs.
• Monitoring and evaluating design as it evolves, to ensure compatibility with the approved cost plan.
• Advising on contractual arrangements and preparing tender procurement documents (these documents may or may not include Bills of Quantities, according to the circumstances).
• Investigating, checking and reporting on the suitability of submitted tenders.
• Negotiating contract sums.
• Cash flow predictions.
• Cost management and reporting.
• Valuation of work done during construction.
• Determining final costs.
• Settlement of final costs with the contractor and sub-contractors.