LB Commercial Consultants Limited

We’ve been busy again 🐝 We have recently completed a number of different projects for a range of multiple clients, see for yourself 👇🏻 1. We have provided commercial support for a new property developer client producing a budget appraisal for 39nr apartments in the centre of Manchester 🏢 2. Successfully won a competitive tender for one of our domestic clients for a 2 story extension in Derby 🏆 3. Assisted one of our domestic builder clients with an insurance claim cost due to damage to a doctors surgery 🏥 4. Successfully submitted a competitive tender for a new domestic client for a new build house located in Leeds 🏡 5. Produced a BoQ for individual subcontract packages for main contractor procurement for one of our new main contractor clients for a 20 plot new build scheme near Manchester 🏡 Are you a property developer, main contractor or subcontractor looking for something similar and wondering what the benefits are of outsourcing your commercial requirements? 1. Fast and effective pricing service ✅ 2. Accurate pricing ✅ 3. Experienced ✅ 4. Peace of mind and time saving ✅ As always, we are always on the look out for new potential clients so If you require any assistance on any similar projects please get in touch below or visit our website to see our other services👇🏻 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com 🌐: https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9 #quantitysurveyor #QS #estimator #construction #preconstruction #tendering #propertydeveloper

The Cost Estimation Process in construction 🏗️ One of the most significant challenges in construction is ensuring the accuracy of project costs from the beginning. A well-executed costplan can significantly impact the success of a project, preventing overspending and financial difficulty. See below a step-by-step guide to understanding the cost planning process: 1. Understanding the Project Scope 📝 Before issuing any cost estimates to our clients, we must thoroughly check the project details. This involves reviewing design information, specs, materials, timelines, and other relevant documents. The more information provided at pre construction stage, the more accurate the cost plan will be. 2. Quantity Takeoff 📏 In this phase, we quantify all the necessary elements of the project using advanced takeoff software. This ensures precision in quantities and minimises the risk of costly surprises in the future. 3. Costing & Pricing 💷 Next, we assign costs to various project components, including materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor services, based on current market rates. We also consider factors such as location, project complexity, and supply chain conditions. Part of this process involves cost analysis, where we thoroughly assess costs and identify any potential gaps or risks. 4. Risk Assessment & Contingencies ‼️ Most projects attract risk, such as unexpected delays, material price fluctuations, or design changes that may impact costs. To address these potential issues, we ensure that our pricing documents include contingency allowances to cover any unforeseen circumstances. 5. Final Estimate & Client Review ✅ Once all the figures are finalised, we present a comprehensive cost plan with detailed breakdowns. We thoroughly discuss the numbers with clients, addressing any concerns by providing a risk register and a clarification list. A well-prepared tender submission goes beyond just numbers; it’s about ensuring that a project stays within budget, avoids unnecessary costs, and runs smoothly from start to finish. That’s why collaborating with an experienced estimator or quantity surveyor can make a significant difference. Are you planning a project and looking for a detailed, accurate costplan? If so, please don’t hesitate to contact us below or visit our website to learn more about our other services 👇🏻 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com 🌐:https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9

The value of a hiring a quantity surveyor in pre-con & tendering 📏 In construction, no matter what size project, cost certainty and budgetting are key to delivering successful projects. This is where a QS becomes invaluable. Engaging a QS during the pre-construction phase and for pricing projects brings a number of advantages: ✅ Accurate Cost Planning – A QS provides detailed cost estimates, ensuring budgets are realistic and achievable but are also presented in a way where they can be easily understood. ✅ Risk Mitigation – Identifying potential cost risks early prevents budget overruns and ensures financial stability throughout a project. ✅ Value Engineering – A QS can assist with design and material choices to increase profit. ✅ Tendering & Procurement – From preparing bills of quantities to evaluating subcontractor returns, a QS will ensure competitive and fair pricing when submitting a competitive tender. ✅ Cash Flow Forecasting – Clear cost projections help with financial planning throughout a project. We are on always on the look out for new clients, so if you require any assistance on any of your projects please get in touch below or visit our website for other services👇🏻 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com 🌐: https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9

Project win ✅ We have recently completed and been successful with our competitive tender for a new build bespoke luxury 5 bedroom house for one of our highly valued domestic clients 🏡 Our client requested a full cost plan to be produced, where we were required to schedule out itemised works including measures and rates for all specific build works. All we need to do is exchange contracts and then the hard work begins 🤝🏻 Looking forward to seeing this one get to site 🏗️ Are you looking for something similar and wondering what the benefits are for outsourcing your tendering? 1. Fast and successful pricing service ✅ 2. Accurate pricing ✅ 3. Peace of mind and time saving ✅ 4. Experience and knowledgable ✅ 5. Professionally presented ✅ We are on always on the look out for new clients, so if you require any assistance on any similar projects please get in touch below or visit our website for other services👇🏻 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com 🌐: https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9 #quantitysurveyor #estimator #construction #preconstruction

We would just like to wish a Happy new year to all of our followers & connections, and we hope that 2025 brings you every success! We are now back open following the Christmas break so if you have any requirements for any commercial/project support on your projects or upcoming projects in the new year please don’t hesitate to get in touch👇🏻 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com 🌐: https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9

And that’s a wrap for 2024! 👏🏻 We would just like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation to our past and present clients. Thank you for inspiring us, challenging us, but more importantly having the confidence in us to deliver your projects and allowing us to be a part of your journey. As we reflect back on 2024, we have been involved with some very exciting projects both on site and at pre construction phase and we can’t wait for what’s to come in 2025. So with this, and from all of our team at LB Commerical Consultants, we would like to wish our clients and connections a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, and we look forward to working with you again in 2025! 🎅 If you require any support in the New Year please don’t hesitate to contact us! 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com 🌐: https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9

Another project completed ✅ We have recently completed a cost appraisal for one of our regular property developer clients for a potential office conversion into apartments housing 65nr apartments in Birmingham. Our client requested a budget cost plan to be produced based on the preliminary information to understand the potential costs from inception to completion. The works involved all relevant trades to be considered from initial strip out all the way to the finishing trades. This is an important process that all investors and property developers need to be familiar with when building their project, as it provides the developer with an idea of their total exposure when carrying out the design and build works. Are you a developer and looking for something similar and wondering what the benefits are? 1. Fast and effective service ✅ 2. Accurate costings ✅ 3. Peace of mind and time saving ✅ 4. Knowledgable and experienced ✅ If you require any assistance on any similar projects please get in touch below or visit our website for other services👇🏻 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com 🌐: https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9 #quantitysurveyor #estimating #construction #propertydeveloping #property

Another project completed ✅ We have recently completed a cost appraisal for a new property developer client for a potential new build apartment block housing 61nr apartments in Sheffield. Our client requested a budget cost plan to be produced based on the preliminary information to understand the potential costs from inception to completion. The works involved all relevant trades to be considered from groundworks all the way to finishing trades. This is an important process that all investors and property developers need to be familiar with when building their project as it provides a level of comfort before fully committing into any purchases. Are you a developer and looking for something similar and wondering what the benefits are? 1. Fast and effective service ✅ 2. Accurate costings ✅ 3. Peace of mind and time saving ✅ 4. Knowledgable and experienced ✅ If you require any assistance on any similar projects please get in touch below or visit our website for other services👇🏻 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com 🌐: https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9 #quantitysurveyor #estimating #construction #propertydeveloping #property

It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Ranveer Khela so far on his on going development in Sheffield 🏡 Our team are always committed to helping clients turn their vision into reality while making the process as smooth as possible, and feedback like this is always refreshing and reminds us why we do what we do. If you are a property developer, main contractor, subcontractor or even just looking to get into developing/construction and require anything similar then please don’t hesitate to contact us below 👇🏻 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com Alternatively take a look at our website below for other services 🌐: https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9 Thank you once again for the recommendation, Ranveer! Looking forward to supporting you further on this project and on any other future projects.

Another project completed ✅ We have recently completed a competitive tender along with a full tender submission for an office refurbishment for one of our highly valued main contractor clients 🏢 Our client requested a full cost plan to be produced, where we were required to schedule out itemised works including measures and rates for all specific internal fit out works. Are you looking for something similar and wondering what the benefits are for outsourcing? 1. Fast pricing service ✅ 2. Accurate pricing ✅ 3. Peace of mind and time saving ✅ 4. Experienced and knowledgable ✅ 5. Professionally presented ✅ We are on always on the look out for new clients, so if you require any assistance on any similar projects please get in touch below or visit our website for other services👇🏻 📧: louisbetts@lb-commercialconsult.com 🌐: https://lnkd.in/eA-jHPf9 #quantitysurveyor #estimator #construction #preconstruction