Project Management
We offer full Project Management Services and are qualified with the Association of Project Management (APM).
We have been involved in various projects, the largest contract value being £4.5m with Eagle Brae Log Cabins undertaken between 2011 to 2013. Due to the huge success of the project, we have been asked to Project Manage Phase 2 which will take place in 2017/18.
Being independent from Timber/Damp Specialist companies, we often get asked to become involved in looking at the quality of timber/damp reports, estimating and specifications. There is often a big variation in these documents despite being for the same building. This has proven to be a major flaw in the industry. We have come to the conclusion that the main reason for this is that companies are focussing on their tender being the cheapest, rather than looking at quality and what is really required. Time and time again we find attitudes to be “get the job cheap & hit them up for the extras!”
Our services extend from the initial informative survey and includes observations and recommendations, preparing budget costings, preparation of holistic specifications, assisting the Client/Architect/Main Contractor in the offers of Bills of Approximate Quantities, choosing the right rot company and even supervising the proposed remedial works to be executed. Our objective is to offer our services to any extent of involvement the Client may desire. By doing so, this helps to alleviate the mystery and cost creep associated within the Timber Preservation industry.
Testimonial
“Alder Specialist Building Surveyors (A.S.B.S.), Mr Pat McLellan…
Eagle Brae has employed the services of A.S.B.S and Mr Pat McLellan for several projects over the last ten years, firstly as a main contractor delivering the build of a brand new eco log village resort, six years later as managing consultant for the build of three subsequent Canadian log cabins, and latterly as a project manager for the full renovation of a traditional stone farmhouse.
Whilst Pat’s technicality speciality is in specialist survey work for the treatment of damp problems and wet and dry rot, he is very comfortable with all aspects of building work, whether timber or stone, whether new-build or renovation. His project management skills are exceptional, he executes comprehensive surveys backed up by concise and well presented reports, detailed scopes of works, reliable programme planning and budget costing analysis of a detail normally only expected of a quantity surveyor.
Pat’s greatest strength is his people management skills and his fluid ability to tie a project, the materials and the people involved together as a happy hard-working unit. He has considerable project management experience and has consistently run a tight and happy ship for us.
To have someone like Pat and A.S.B.S involved in any project takes the pressure off the owner’s shoulders and allows the other stakeholders to concentrate of their areas in the knowledge that Pat is efficiently and responsibly taking care of the rest.
Having worked for us in three different capacities, and on three different projects, A.S.B.S. and Pat McLellan come highly recommended by Eagle Brae.”