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Project controls and engineering services

30 specialist services for clients, consultants and contractors — pre-contract and post-contract. If you don't see exactly what you need, ask us: we tailor solutions to each project.

01

Planning & Scheduling

Realistic, logic-driven schedules built from your construction methodology, scope and estimate — then kept honest with structured progress tracking and health checks.

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Project Planning & Scheduling

We develop project plans by analysing the construction methodology, scope of work and job estimate, then build structured, resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project with clear milestones and realistic durations.

Typical deliverables

  • Baseline schedule (P6 / MSP)
  • Work breakdown structure & basis of schedule
  • Milestone and summary schedules for reporting

Critical Path Analysis & Schedule Health Checks

We review schedule logic, float and constraints to confirm the true critical path and test schedule integrity, so risks are found before they turn into delays.

Typical deliverables

  • Critical path & near-critical review
  • Schedule health check report
  • Prioritised logic and float fixes

Schedule Monitoring & Progress Tracking

Real-time tracking of milestones, deliverables and KPIs through weekly and monthly reporting, dashboards and performance audits, giving early warning of slippage.

Typical deliverables

  • Weekly / monthly progress reports
  • Progress measurement & S-curves
  • Look-ahead and recovery schedules

Resource Management

We optimise workforce, equipment and material planning using resource levelling and resource-profile analysis to remove bottlenecks and improve forecasting.

Typical deliverables

  • Resource-loaded schedules
  • Histograms & resource profiles
  • Levelling within available float

Schedule Conversion

Seamless transfer of project schedules between software platforms (for example P6, MS Project and Excel) while keeping logic, calendars and coding consistent.

Typical deliverables

  • Converted, validated schedule file
  • Mapping of WBS, codes & calendars
  • Conversion check report
02

Estimating & Cost Management

From the first order-of-magnitude number to final cost reporting, we give you accurate estimates and clear visibility of where the money is going.

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Cost Estimation & Quantity Take-Off

Precise estimates built from detailed quantity take-offs (BOQ) and industry benchmarks, supporting budgeting, resource allocation and confident bid decisions.

Typical deliverables

  • Estimate & basis of estimate
  • Bill of quantities (BOQ)
  • Cost breakdown structure

Cost Control & Cash Flow Management

We monitor expenditure, forecast financial needs and apply budget controls, with weekly and monthly reporting of cost trends, variances and financial risks.

Typical deliverables

  • Cost reports & variance analysis
  • Cash flow forecasts
  • Real-time cost dashboards

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Integrated scope, schedule and cost performance measurement using CPI and SPI, so stakeholders can see true progress and forecast outcomes.

Typical deliverables

  • CPI / SPI tracking
  • EAC & ETC forecasts
  • EVM dashboards

Project Controls & KPIs

Robust controls frameworks and key performance indicators to monitor project health, with benchmarking and real-time KPI dashboards for schedule, budget and resources.

Typical deliverables

  • Controls framework set-up
  • KPI dashboards (Power BI / Excel)
  • Performance benchmarking

Progress Claims & Invoicing Support

Preparation and validation of progress claims and invoices tied to measured progress, keeping payments accurate and on time.

Typical deliverables

  • Progress claim preparation
  • Payment schedules
  • Claim-to-progress reconciliation
03

Tendering, Risk & Claims

Commercial and risk support that protects your position — before the contract is signed and when things change after award.

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Feasibility Analysis

Comprehensive feasibility studies combining engineering inputs with quantitative analysis, including the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), to compare options and identify the most effective solution.

Typical deliverables

  • Option comparison & ranking
  • AHP decision model
  • Feasibility report

Tender Preparation & Bid Support

For owners we prepare tender documents and evaluate bids; for contractors we prepare competitive, compliant submissions including cost breakdowns, schedules and technical responses.

Typical deliverables

  • Tender schedules & estimates
  • Bid evaluation & comparison
  • Submission-ready documents

Procurement Strategy & Contract Advisory

Advice on procurement strategy, contract structures, payment methods, risk allocation and supplier evaluation to suit your project goals.

Typical deliverables

  • Procurement strategy
  • Contract model recommendations
  • Supplier evaluation criteria

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

We identify risks and build mitigation plans, using schedule risk analysis (SRA) for time uncertainty and quantitative risk analysis (QRA) for cost variability.

Typical deliverables

  • Risk register & workshops
  • SRA (P50 / P90 dates)
  • QRA & contingency advice

Claims Management & EOT Analysis

Claims preparation, delay analysis and extension-of-time assessments using time impact analysis, cause-and-effect and critical path analysis to build defensible, data-driven claims.

Typical deliverables

  • Time impact analysis (TIA)
  • EOT / delay claim submissions
  • Negotiation support

Value Engineering Studies

Facilitated value engineering workshops that test scope, time, cost and quality trade-offs to find savings without compromising function or performance.

Typical deliverables

  • VE workshop facilitation
  • Functional & cost-benefit analysis
  • VE register & recommendations
04

Digital Engineering & Modelling

Models, drawings and information systems that connect design, schedule and cost — improving coordination and decision-making.

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BIM Modelling

Building Information Modelling to improve coordination, detect design conflicts early and streamline execution, including clash detection and model-based collaboration.

Typical deliverables

  • 3D coordinated models
  • Clash detection reports
  • Model-based quantities

4D & 5D Modelling

Linking the schedule (4D) and cost (5D) to the BIM model to visualise construction sequences, forecast expenditure and test alternatives before work starts.

Typical deliverables

  • 4D construction sequence simulations
  • 5D cost-loaded models
  • Sequence & logistics reviews

Shop Drawing Preparation

Detailed 2D and 3D shop drawings for fabrication and installation, prepared in Revit, Navisworks, Tekla, Civil 3D and AutoCAD, aligned with design intent and standards.

Typical deliverables

  • Fabrication & installation drawings
  • Coordinated 3D details
  • Drawing registers

CAD Drafting

Professional CAD drafting tailored to engineering and construction needs — precise, standards-compliant drawings that strengthen project documentation.

Typical deliverables

  • General arrangement drawings
  • As-built drawings
  • Mark-up incorporation

PMIS Design & Implementation

Project Management Information Systems that centralise cost, schedule, risk and reporting data for real-time monitoring, automated reporting and better governance.

Typical deliverables

  • PMIS requirements & design
  • Implementation & data migration
  • User training

Decision Support Systems & Dashboards

Analytical tools and dashboards that process project data, evaluate alternatives and give decision-makers clear, timely insight.

Typical deliverables

  • Power BI dashboards
  • Automated Excel reporting tools
  • Scenario & what-if models
05

Governance, PMO & Strategy

Structures, methods and systems that make good project delivery repeatable across your portfolio.

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PMO Services

We establish and run Project Management Offices that standardise methodology, improve governance and align projects with business strategy.

Typical deliverables

  • PMO framework & procedures
  • Portfolio reporting & KPI tracking
  • Process standardisation

Strategic Planning

Structured roadmaps that define objectives, allocate resources and sequence initiatives for long-term success and sustainability.

Typical deliverables

  • Strategic roadmap
  • Resource & investment plan
  • Implementation schedule

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

A collaborative delivery approach that aligns stakeholders, shares information early and reduces risk through coordinated planning.

Typical deliverables

  • IPD framework design
  • Stakeholder alignment workshops
  • Collaborative planning sessions

IMS Implementation (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)

Integrated Management Systems covering quality, environment and health & safety, including documentation, audits and training to achieve compliance.

Typical deliverables

  • IMS manual & procedures
  • Gap analysis & internal audits
  • Staff training
06

Secondment, Support & R&D

Flexible capacity when you need it, plus research and custom tools that lift your team's capability.

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Resource Secondment & Support

Skilled professionals — from graduates to lead roles — seconded directly into your office. Unlike recruiters, we stay involved with ongoing technical support, mentoring and performance monitoring.

Typical deliverables

  • Planners, cost controllers & estimators
  • Short or long-term placements
  • Ongoing technical backing

Short-Term Workload Cover

Facing a peak in work or a tender deadline? Skip the hiring process — we take on the workload quickly and without the long-term commitment of a new employee.

Typical deliverables

  • Fast mobilisation
  • Remote or on-site delivery
  • Flexible, scope-based pricing

Research & Development

Research into project management, cost estimation, risk and infrastructure optimisation, published in peer-reviewed journals and turned into practical methods for clients.

Typical deliverables

  • Research-backed methodologies
  • Industry trend briefings
  • Process improvement studies

Custom Tools & Templates

We translate know-how into practical tools — customised spreadsheets, procedures and frameworks that let your team apply best practice every day.

Typical deliverables

  • Custom Excel / VBA tools
  • Procedures & templates
  • Reporting automation
What stage are you in?

Pre-contract or post-contract — we've got you covered

Pre-contract stage

Before commitments are made, we help you structure the project, optimise the budget and define a realistic schedule.

  • Feasibility analysis & option studies
  • Cost estimation & quantity take-off
  • Tender preparation & bid support
  • Risk assessment & procurement strategy

Post-contract stage

Once the contract is awarded, we keep the project on track with transparent controls and reporting.

  • Planning, scheduling & progress tracking
  • Cost control, cash flow & EVM
  • Claims management & EOT analysis
  • Value engineering & KPI reporting
How we engage

Choose how you work with us

On-site resource support

Skilled planners, cost controllers and estimators work inside your team and your systems, with our technical backing behind them.

  • Graduate to lead-level professionals
  • Short-term or long-term
  • Seamless team integration

In-house project execution

We deliver the work from our office with our own tools and oversight, keeping you informed at every step — no extra headcount needed.

  • Clear scope, price and timeline
  • Weekly progress updates
  • Cost-effective, precise delivery

Short-term workload cover

In a rush or overloaded? We step in quickly for tender peaks and reporting deadlines without the time and cost of hiring.

  • Fast mobilisation
  • No long-term commitment
  • Remote or on-site
Software & tools

Fluent in the tools your project already uses

Industry-leading planning, modelling, design and reporting platforms — so our work drops straight into your systems.

Primavera P6 PlanningMS Project PlanningPower BI DashboardsMicrosoft Excel & Office AnalysisPython AutomationSAP ERPAutodesk Revit BIMNavisworks 4D / clashTekla Steel detailingCivil 3D CivilAutoCAD Drafting

Not sure which service you need?

Describe your project and challenge — we'll recommend the right mix of services and send a solution plan and quote, usually within 24 hours.