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Client project representation

Client representation in engineering

Continuous technical support for the developer throughout the whole project cycle, from the preliminary brief and tender to handover and operation.

Service scope

Technical management and representation for the client

We exclusively defend the client's interests when dealing with designers, contractors, and statutory authorities.

Project brief and objectives

We structure the specifications, functional requirements, target budget and applicable legal constraints.

Selection of designers and reviewers

We prepare terms of reference, compare technical proposals and ensure the appointment of qualified teams.

Tender launch and analysis

We organise the construction tender documents, analyse errors and omissions and equalise contractor proposals.

Cost and variation control

We scrutinise monthly measurement reports, reviewing prices and validating extra-works proposals before any authorisation.

Schedule monitoring

We monitor the critical path of the schedule, identifying deviations and requiring timely recovery plans.

Handover, warranties and operation

We follow acceptance tests, compile the technical documentation and ensure the full resolution of defects.

Our process

Alongside the client at every stage

Continuous, structured technical oversight, so that every key decision rests on clear data.

01

Mandate and preliminary brief

We clarify the functional requirements, estimate overall investment costs and set the regulatory framework.

02

Design phase coordination

We follow the designers in meeting the brief and submit the execution design to design review before tender.

03

Tender procedure and award

We launch the enquiry to the construction market, clarify queries and prepare the comparative award report.

04

Construction monitoring and supervision

We liaise with the supervision team, control the financial measurement reports and manage contractual change requests.

05

Handover and start of operation

We carry out the final inspection with a punch list, validate the building’s technical compilation and support the start of operation.

Target clients

Who client representation is for

Private clients and families Owners building or refurbishing their own home who seek technical representation before contractors.
Developers and real estate investors Entities with multiple projects that need rigorous technical monitoring of schedule and cost, adjusted to each development.
Companies and corporate occupiers Organisations fitting out offices, warehouses or retail spaces that require the budget and opening date to be met.
Public and institutional entities Contracting authorities that need expert technical support to manage works contracts under the Public Contracts Code.
Benefits

What you gain with Afazeres Curiosos

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Exclusive alignment with the client

Our fees are paid by the client, and our work answers to the investor.

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Financial cost protection

Preventative review of procurement documents, accepting only duly substantiated contractor claims and protecting capital expenditure.

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Rigorous schedule control

Early identification of programme drift, ensuring critical path milestones are respected and completion dates are met.

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Contractual and documentary rigour

Comprehensive written records of all instructions, meeting minutes, and financial valuations to keep a complete technical and documentary audit trail.

Site office with the programme and drawings on the wall, hard hats and a tablet on the table
Next steps

How would you like to ensure control and success for your project?

If you already have a planned project or live works and require dedicated technical client advisory, request a quote. If you need to structure your initial brief, choose online consultancy.

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