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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.
Bid analysis
For owners and developers who hold contractor bids and are about to award the works.
Includes the analysis and cross-checking of up to 3 competing bids for the same works or the same scope.
What we need to receive: the bids and the documents you used to define the scope requested from the bidders (for example, design, specifications and bill of quantities). The clearer the scope, the more complete the analysis.
What you receive
Bids cross-checked against the bill of quantities and the design
Each bid is cross-checked against the bill of quantities and the design.
Comparative table
The bids brought together in a single comparative table.
Omissions in each bid
What each bid does not include, against the scope defined by the owner or developer in the documents sent to the bidders and against what the other bids cover.
Foreseeable extra works
The extra works that the bids make likely to arise.
Bids on the same basis
The line items aligned so they can be compared, the proposed equipment checked against what was specified, and the technical explanation of the price differences, to clarify with each bidder before awarding.
Questions for each bidder
The questions to put to each bidder before awarding.
Scope and limits
- A non-binding technical opinion.
- What was submitted is checked; what is missing is marked as not verified.
- The calculations submitted are read as presented (not redone) and the opinion does not certify compliance with the law.
- A site visit is quoted separately.
From €480 + VAT (at the applicable legal rate)
Above 3 bids, the price is fixed before work starts.
Request a bid analysisTechnical management and representation for the client
We technically represent the client in dealings 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 support 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 follow up the resolution of defects.
With the client at every stage
Continuous, structured technical oversight, so that every key decision rests on clear data.
Mandate and preliminary brief
We clarify the functional requirements, estimate overall investment costs and set the regulatory framework.
Design phase coordination
We follow the designers in meeting the brief and submit the execution design to design review before tender.
Tender procedure and award
We launch the enquiry to the construction market, clarify queries and prepare the comparative award report.
Construction monitoring and supervision
We liaise with the supervision team, control the financial measurement reports and manage contractual change requests.
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. Warranty period and final acceptance, on request.
Who client representation is for
What you gain with Afazeres Curiosos
Representation of the client
From brief to handover: tender, costs and programme.
Financial cost control
Preventative review of procurement documents, accepting only duly substantiated contractor claims and reviewing capital expenditure.
Rigorous schedule control
Early identification of programme drift, to help keep critical path milestones and completion dates on track.
Contractual and documentary rigour
Comprehensive written records of all instructions, meeting minutes, and financial valuations to keep a complete technical and documentary audit trail.
How would you like to monitor 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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