Consulting Services
Project Engineering and Management
Channel Contracting brings together decades of first-hand construction experience to provide relevant and practical solutions.
We provide engineering and management services at pre-construction, construction and post-construction stages. These services combine technical capability with planning, management and commercial intelligence. Some examples of the services available include:
Provision of Project Engineering and Management staff
Early-stage constructability and value engineering assessments
Preparation and implementation of Project Management Plans (QA, EHS) and methodologies
Monitoring and reporting of site progress, including options for acceleration if required
Site inspections of work completed / in progress
RPEQ Inspections
Preparation and management of project programme
Management of Temporary Works (TW design by others)
Commercial and contractual management
Management and implementation of defect closeout process
Preparation of Handover documentation, including O & M Manuals
Cost Planning and Estimating
The team at Channel Contracting has practical experience of working across a multitude of sectors, including energy, mining, water, health, defence, transport infrastructure (roads, bridges, tunnels, airports) and residential and commercial building. With an understanding and appreciation of the subtle distinctions between these different sectors we are well placed to prepare accurate, project specific cost information.
Our cost planning and estimating capabilities include:
Quantity take-offs
Cost estimating using a First Principals approach
Project Risk and Opportunity assessments
Preparation of non-price criteria documentation including methodologies, management plans etc.
Preparation of resourced tender programmes
Third party / peer reviews of tender submissions
Establishing project controls
Tender process management and Administration
The preparation of accurate and robust tender documentation followed by a detailed assessment of tender submissions is an essential step towards a successful project. Channel Contracting is able to assist you with this, including provision of the following services:
Establishing a list of potential tenderers
Preparation of tender packages
Detailed assessment and comparison of tender submissions
Preparation of a final Recommendation Report
Liaise with Client and / or design team around any proposed design alternatives that were offered by Tenderers