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Contract Negotiation

Our experienced team will review all your Contracts and advise you on the contractual details that you should and shouldn’t agree to. We operate a traffic light system identifying the varying levels of risk. This ensures that you are not only made aware of the items that ideally need removing, but also the clauses that whilst work contractually carry risk which will need managing. We explain such risks In terms that are easy to understand and we will negotiate with your Client to obtain the best position possible.

• Vetting Contracts, Warranties and Bonds

• Contract Negotiation

• Contractual Advice

• Contractual Interpretation

• Development of payment strategies to manage risk

  • Escrow, Pro-Forma, Project bank Accounts.

• Sub-Contract Placement and Contract Negotiation

• Contractual Audits

• Contract Drafting

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Contract Management

Every Project, no matter the size, needs structured management, systems and procedures for it to succeed. We can either provide and implement such strategies or supplement your current methods and team, to achieve your goals and making sure that you deliver exactly what is required, while controlling costs, protecting cashflow, minimising risk and maximising margins.

Cost Management & Quantity Surveying

• Cost Control Review and Improvement

• Applications for Payment

• Variation identification and negotiation

• Development of live As Built Programmes & Progress Reports to facilitate Extension of Time Applications

• Claim Preparation

• Loss and expense formulation

• Cost and Value Reconciliation Reporting

• Final Account Preparation and Negotiation

• Suites of standard letters

Estimating

• Cost planning

• Funding Review and Negotiation

• Tender Adjudications

• Preparation of detailed estimates

• Advice and attendance at tender adjudications

Project Management

• Programming

• Operational Project Management

03

Dispute Resolution

It is important that disputes are resolved quickly to avoid expensive delays. Our independent experts can quickly identify the Important matters and the critical impact of issues involved. We will provide you with the guidance required to not only resolve disputes in a timely manner, but also ensure you are fully recompensed for any matters to which you are entitled recovery.

• Adjudication Services

• Mediation Services

• Forensic planning

• Specialist Retention Recovery Services

• Insolvency Debt Recovery

• Resolution of Old Accounts / Debt Recovery

• Recommendations on Appropriate Legal Action

04

Management Advice

With many years of experience, we know what makes a difference when it comes to maximising return on investment. We offer Corporate Strategic Reviews which Identify the strengths and weaknesses within your Organisation and then work with you to develop a robust Corporate Structure. Our impartial advice can make the difference in driving as much value out of your assets as possible.

• Corporate Strategic Reviews

• Commercial Audits

• Business Strategy Development

• Management Mentoring

• Chairmanship

• Management Procedures

• Standardised Documentation

• Seminars and Training for Management and Staff

• Financial Management and accounts

05

Building Surveying

Turner Associates have a team of accomplished building surveyors who offer a wealth of experience, expertise, and local knowledge to support you at every stage of property investment. We have been providing a wide range of services to assist clients in managing their property portfolios, projects, and transactions for years. 

Our Building Surveying team can provide bespoke solutions for any building type or sector.

• Acquisition and Technical Due Diligence Surveys:

• Vendor Packs:

• Development Monitoring:

• Schedules of Condition and Maintenance Surveys:

• Feasibility and Option Appraisals

• Design Services Specifications

• Party Wall Surveying

• Rights of Light

• Expert Witness

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Housing Condition & Disrepair Surveys

Our team of experienced building surveyors can provide comprehensive housing condition and disrepair surveys, compliant with CPR Practice Direction 35  to help protect your clients' interests and ensure that they receive the compensation they are entitled to.

Here are some of the key, but not limited to, inspections that we carry out:

• Faulty Heating or Hot Water Systems

• Leaky Roofs

• Damp and Mould

• Unsafe Stairs and Floors

• Damaged Brickwork

• Structural Cracking and Subsidence

• Plumbing Leaks

• Compliant Surveys

Our surveys are fully compliant with all relevant legislation such as CPR 35, CPR Practice Direction 35 and the Guidance for the Instruction of Experts in Civil Claims, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Section 11), Defective Premises Act 1972 and Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, ensuring that all necessary requirements are met.

The philosophy is that Clients can secure a top class Commercial Team to;

• fully manage the whole commercial function, or

• to supplement their own team when stretched, or

• bring in additional specialist help and advice when required.

We aim to be proactive and bring added energy to your team, ensuring we are always professional and providing excellent value for money. 

Fundamentally, the Turner Associates offering is designed around the needs of our Clients. We develop tailored packages to suit your needs from both larger organisations to smaller individual type enterprises.

Your Advantage

Testimonials

Main Contractor

Turner Associates have advised us on several complex issues on our hotel refurbishment contracts in London, bringing these to a satisfactory conclusion.

We have also engaged TAL to undertake a Strategic Corporate Review. The conclusions are insightful and we have implemented the reports findings.

TAL are now working alongside our existing team and we have been impressed with their down to earth and straightforward approach.

Curtain Walling Sub-Contractor

Our full commercial function was undertaken by Turner Associates from early 2018. In this period they have introduced detailed cost reporting and analysis which has assisted us in understanding the financial performance of our Projects in real time allowing us to make informed management decisions. Furthermore, contract reviews and negotiation has reduced our risk exposure facilitating a more reliable and constant return on Projects.

Construction Management Consultancy

We brought in Turner Associates to advise on a difficult high rise apartment project. Their input on escrow agreements, contractual matters and procurement was invaluable and the professionalism of Paul and his staff was outstanding, we highly recommend their services.

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