OUR SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

We provide highly developed expertise in the assessment and presentation of construction claims and dispute resolution, including the quantum of damages arising out of delay and disruption events or lost productivity in design and construction activities. The construction claims specialists at Ottimo are experienced at identifying the viable heads of loss and/or damage and ensuring these are correctly supported by appropriate evidence.

We are well recognized for our expertise in all aspects of construction claim & dispute resolution, including:

  • Dispute Resolution including Adjudication and Arbitration
  • Delays and Extension of Time Claims
  • Interim Applications and Final Account
  • Contract formation and letters of intent
  • Contract variation entitlement
  • Loss and Expense
  • Insurance Issues
  • Liquated Damages
  • Contract Novation’s and Assignments
  • Reviewing and amending bespoke and standard form construction contracts
  • Bonds, warranties and guarantees
  • Preparation and assessment of complex claims

Our Cost & Commercial Management expertise includes the following services:

  • Benchmarking
  • Cost Control & Management
  • Cost Planning
  • Cost & Earned Value Reporting
  • Measurement & Quantification
  • Project Auditing
  • Risk Analysis & Management
  • Value Management
  • Whole Life Costing

COST AND COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT

Ottimo provides pre-contract and post-contract commercial management advice and support. Our experienced consultants will lead and/or manage all estimating, procurement, pre and post contract commercial management and contractual administration for a programme of works to ensure the successful delivery of construction projects.


As part of this cost management process we adopt a structured approach that addresses all the elements of cost used to produce a spend profile of the product or service over its anticipated life-span.

SPECIALIST QUANTITY SURVEYING

Ottimo are able to provide a comprehensive quantity surveying service to meet the varying needs of clients across a wide range of sectors. The role may be undertaken either as a standalone service or in addition to our cost consultancy or claim and dispute resolution services. Our approach to Quantity Surveying is to provide a specialised proactive and dynamic philosophy, which is committed to providing the Client with our expertise and extensive knowledge within this area From the simplest industrial unit to complex multi-million pound infrastructure projects the level of professional service that we provide to our clients remains the same.

The scope of this service includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Contract administration
  • Post contract variation and change management
  • Change control procedures
  • Extension of Time assessments
  • Value engineering and value management
  • Cash flow and financial forecasting
  • Final account negotiation & settlement
  • Production of bills of quantities
  • Production of schedule of works
  • Risk & contingency assessment