Australia wide Estimating & remediation CONSULTING SERVICES
COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING.com.au
Australia wide Estimating & remediation CONSULTING SERVICES
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NEW BUILD | REFURB & FIT OUT | REMEDIAL
SPECIALISING IN HIGHRISE TOWERS, APARTMENTS, HOTELS & MIXED USE Developments
sub-contractor ESTIMATING
Cladding & Lining Trades.
* Solid Aluminium & Profile Aluminium Cladding.
* Timber, CFC, AAC, Metal, Mild Steel & Vinyl Cladding.
* Non Compliant Cladding Removal & Reinstatement.
* Roofing - Metal, Tile, Flashing, Gutters & Downpipes.
Finishing Trades.
* Painting, Render & Anti-Graffiti Coatings.
* Concrete Sealing, Epoxy & Line Marking.
* Wall Paper & Polished Plaster.
* Walls & Floors - Timber, Laminate, Carpet & Vinyl.
* Walls, Floors & Joinery - Tile, Stone, Granite & Marble.
* Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment.
Masonry Trades.
* Brickwork & Blockwork.
* Natural Stone, Granite & Marble.
* Engineered Stone.
* Digital slab cutting templates.
* Calculation of stone billets etc.
Metalwork & Glazing Trades.
* Steel Balustrades & Glazed Balustrades.
* Handrails, Gates, Plant & Equipment Security Screens.
* Metal Louvre's & Privacy Screens.
Structural Trades.
* Precast Concrete Panels.
* Steel Frames & Trusses.
Other Trades.
* Other trades by request.
head-contractor ESTIMATING
Tender Document Packages.
Full tender set detail review & break out into individual tendering sub-contractor trade specific document packages for electronic distribution.
Scope of Works Documentation.
Creation of specific scope of works documents required for individual trade sub-contractor tender packages.
Bill of Quantities.
Individual trade by trade non guaranteed BOQ / materials measurement takeoff.
NON-COMPLIANT CLADDING REMEDIATION CONSULTING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FIRMS | owners corporations | PRIVATE BUILDING OWNERS
Fire Engineering Analysis.
Assessment of fire engineers report findings. Nominate compliant cladding replacement option based on clients allocated budget, site conditions & remediation requirements.
Tender Document Package Creation.
Creation, indexation & cataloguing of key documents, schedules & preparation of marked up remediation scope of works drawings provide clarity & clear direction throughout the tendering & procurement process of sub-contractors & head-contractors.
Construction Drawing Analysis.
Assessment of available construction documentation to determine project complexity, site access requirements, oh&s considerations etc.
Remediation Takeoff Measure.
Takeoff area measure detailing the removal of non compliant cladding & reinstatement of compliant cladding.
Net m2 area is measured as documented on marked up remediation scope of works drawings & can be issued as part of the tender package to provide further clarity to tenderers regarding the extent of the proposed remediation works & serves as a useful reference tool for vetting submitted tender proposals.
why commercialestimating.com.au?
Successful Outcomes.
Engaging the services of a senior estimator is an investment in the success of your business. The tender estimate is the most important part of the project & when professionally undertaken with great care, attention to detail & accuracy your proposals have high probability of converting into major commercial head-contracts / & or sub-contracts.
Experience & Qualifications.
23 years estimating experience.
Tertiary qualified in Building & Construction Management.
Flexible & Cost Effective.
On demand access to professional estimating & consulting services.
Job by Job engagements for short or long term periods.
Competitive fees in line with industry market rates.
Attention To Detail.
Thorough analysis of tender documentation. Inconsistencies identified in scope documentation are noted to avoid contractual variations post tender & to help mitigate your commercial risk due to latent conditions.
F.A.Q.
What is your commercial background?
2013 - Present
Self Employed Commercial Estimating Contractor.
Estimating & detailing of individual trade subcontractor scope of works for Tier 1 to Tier 3 highrise towers, apartments, hotels, townhouses, office fitout, education facilities, hospitals, aged care, big box retail, supermarkets, sporting facilities & mixed-use developments.
2003 - 2013
Estimator at Various Head-Contractors, Sub-Contractors & Building Materials Manufacturers.
Responsibilities include but not limited to interpretation of project tender documentation, digital markup of scope of works on tender documents, compiling material takeoffs & budget cost plans, producing conforming tender proposals for submission, undertaking site inspections, raising variations & supporting site staff.
What is the engagement process?
* Client provides PDF format tender documentation.
* Minimum charge/booking fee invoice is sent to client.
* Upon payment, project measurement takeoff is commenced.
* Takeoff is completed using Bluebeam estimating software.
* BOQ & marked up construction tender documents generated.
* Your company logo is imposed on all generated documentation.
* Finalised BOQ & document package are provided via email.
* Any applicable extra over charges invoiced subject to 7-day terms.
Can I see examples of your work prior to engaging your services?
Yes, samples specific to your trade are able to be provided for review.
What rates do you charge?
Rates are based on the current construction industry award adjusted pro rata to reflect the job by job casual nature of the services offered.
Estimating services
Industry market rates vary between trade sub-contractors & head-contractors due to several factors such as technical vs simple trades, tender tier classification, project type & complexity etc. Please use the contact page to request a specifically tailored estimating services proposal for your consideration.
Consulting services
Please use the contact page to request a fixed price lump sum remediation consulting service proposal for your consideration. Please provide a dropbox, googledrive or onedrive download link to your fire engineering report / & or fire safety feasibility report analysis including all available working drawings & schedules issued during the initial construction works phase along with any other relevant information.
What are your lead times?
Typical lead times of 5-10 business days +/- apply. However, factors such as; current workload, project size, project complexity, the current level of the project’s design etc. may influence preliminary lead times provided.
I have an urgent deadline. Can you help?
Yes, priority workflow scheduling will always be allocated to urgent projects for immediate completion however, factors such as; existing workload deadline commitments, your urgent deadline time frame, project size & project complexity may dictate that the estimate is required to be scheduled for completion outside of usual business hours & worked on into the night, in this instance applicable fees attract out of hours rates.
I am a trade sub-contractor, can you provide head-contractor correspondence on our behalf for project expressions of interest, request for new tender documentation, request for information, clarifications & tender submissions?
No, it is the client’s responsibility to liaise directly with their head-contractor regarding all projects, EOI, RFI, submissions etc. & to ensure a complete tender document package has been issued prior to sending for estimating in order to facilitate an entirely uninterrupted estimating sequence. The client will be notified if jobs are found to be missing documentation or crucial information which require clarification, these jobs will be placed on hold until such time that all required documentation/information is provided by the client.
Do you offer in person on-site services?
No, all services offered are strictly provided 100% remotely based out of my head office in Melbourne.
Do you outsource any of your work or disclose our business activities to external entities?
No, all project work is undertaken in-house. Under no circumstances are trade estimating or remediation consulting works outsourced for completion by others. All estimating & consulting engagements from start to finish are strictly treated commercial in confidence.
I have a question that is not listed?
Please feel free to reach out via the contact page for any additional questions you may have.
PRIVACY POLICY.
This policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.
We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act).
What is Personal Information & why do we collect it?
Personal Information is information that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include: name, company details, email addresses & phone numbers.
This Personal Information is obtained in many ways including by telephone, email, via the website www.commercialestimating.com.au, from your website, from media & publications, from other publicly available sources. We don’t guarantee website links or policy of authorised third parties.
We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you. When we collect Personal Information, we will, where appropriate & where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information & how we plan to use it.
sensitive information.
Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information such as company details, personal details, project details & other details related to the provision of the services on offer.
Sensitive information will be used by us only:
• For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
• For a secondary purpose directly related to the primary purpose
• With your consent; or where required or authorised by law.
third parties.
Where reasonable & practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.
disclosure of personal information.
Your Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:
• Third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; &
• Where required or authorised by law.
security of personal information.
Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse & loss & from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.
When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.
access to your personal information.
You may access the Personal Information we hold about you & to update &/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us in writing. In order to protect your Personal Information, we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.
maintaining the quality of your personal information.
It is important that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete & up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records & ensure we can continue to provide services to you.
policy updates.
This Policy may change from time to time & is available on our website.
privacy policy enquiries.
If you have any queries about our Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out via the contact page on this website.
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