Cost control of Mechanical, Electrical and Specialist Installations
Flanagan Arabia have dedicated personnel who can provide Clients with 100% cost control on the Mechanical & Electrical Installations within building projects. We recognise that the M & E installations can range from 20% – 40% of the overall construction value. This can increase depending on project particulars, like refurbishment, fit-out or industrial facilities.
Traditional Clients have been serviced by the approach where the Quantity Surveyor’s responsibility extended to the building and finishes elements only, with the consulting engineer dealing with Mechanical & Electrical services. We, however, can provide complete project cost control with the obvious advantage of single point responsibility and full accountability to the Client.
Value Engineering
In the event of the preliminary Budget Estimate being in excess of the project’s commercially viable construction costs, Flanagan Arabia can prepare a Value Engineering exercise. This will be based on discussions between the Client and the Design Team, whereby the design may be rationalised and alternative design solutions will be considered. The concept behind such an exercise is to find a balance that reduces the overall construction cost without compromising Quality, Buildings Function or Aesthetics.
Risk Assessment
Project Risk Assessment is the early identification of possible failures in the development process. It is through the implementation of an effective and reliable Risk Management approach that Flanagan Arabia will assist the Design Team (and Client) to identify possible risks and take necessary action to minimise their impact.
While the majority of risks may re-occur from project to project, it is through the use of an effective and purposeful strategy that risk can be addressed at the early stages of the project.
Flanagan Arabia strategy for effective risk management is its ongoing focus on day-to-day activities that are constantly monitored and improved upon.
Life Cycle Costing
Life-cycle costing is commonly interpreted as the operating cost of a building over its forecasted “useful life”. The wider and more correct view considers the full range of costs arising from the provision of accommodation to fulfil a particular user requirement. This implies the initial capital cost, and subsequent operating costs including replacement, refurbishment and maintenance throughout the building’s life. All these factors require evaluation on a common basis and should be included in the decision-making process at development stages.
