Up-front services
We offer an ‘Up-front’ consulting service that provides real, practical support and advice to clients in order to add value by looking at all aspects of a project through “a building lens”. Our early involvement ensures that time and money committed with architects and other consultants is used to best effect.
When a client has confirmed that a project is likely, Built's front end service will ensure that project value and ability to proceed are maximised.
Services include;
- Feasability
Often an extension of our "opportunity study" in Business Services. The purpose of this service is to map all needs of the project (the brief) and their potential outcomes so that a decision to proceed is fact based. Scope may include confirming market vision, schematic design performance, BCA, cost, ESD and stakeholders. - Cost Planning
Built has an experienced internal team of cost planners and estimators. We typically utilise the D&C methodology and will produce Elemental rated estimates and full Bill measures which can be quickly market tested. Focus is on cost performance and value - Procurement
Is set to become one of the critical aspects of a projects success. The market is at full production. Clever procurement will substantially improve or a projects performance. - Buildability
A good design will consider buildability at every phase. At Built we look at safety, environment, market relevance, methodology, materials and every aspect of a quality design. - Planning
Can the project be delivered faster? Today speed to market is often critical. Built will prepare a detailed precedence program that lets the client actively test all the assumptions and opportunities with immediate feedback. - The contract
There are good and very bad contracts in use in Australia. At Built we can assist a client ensure they have a good contract that ensures all the participants are able to perform successfully during delivery.