Innovations
Our ability to bring fresh thinking at an early stage to a potential problem allows difficult projects to proceed.
Hammond James Associates aims to bring excellence to the execution of all projects involved in areas such as:
- Dispute management
- Construction costs
- Cost planning and budget estimating
- Cost management
- Procurement advice
- Value management
- Marketing consultancy services
Dispute Management
Hammond James Associates has analytical programming, contract and cost management skills coupled with knowledge and experience of projects and contracts. This enables us to identify the causes of problems and their effect on programming and costs. This expertise is important in the establishment of cause and effect relationships – a necessary element in the successful resolution of disputes.
Construction Costs
At Hammond James Associates, our overall objective is to reduce construction costs and time without any compromise to performance, quality output and profit, combined with a considerable increase in construction productivity and efficiency. Hammond James Associates assists in making value for money more obtainable within the industry.
Achieving the best value in relation to construction costs entails controlling the design so that it is easily built and controlling the procurement so that the most suitable contractors are used. Hammond James Associates approach to construction cost management is to be positive and proactive rather than reactive.
Cost Planning and Budget Estimating
At Hammond James Associates, we recognise that all designs develop through a series of key stages that then pass through a number of decision gateways, in order to test how well the evolving designs meet the client brief. We are then able to provide usable and understandable advice at each design stage.
Cost Management
The cost management strategy that has been developed by Hammond James Associates is widely acceptable amongst our clients because we are able to provide you with the real ability to manage costs rather than monitor them.
Procurement Advice
The selection of the procurement method is, perhaps one of the most important steps on any project. It must respond to your priorities for the allocation of risk amongst parties to the contracts.
At Hammond James Associates, our advice focuses on logical analysis of our client’s needs, project requirements, a constant awareness of the market and active supply chain management. This enables strategic procurement decisions to be made effectively.
Value Management
Hammond James Associates concentrates on the achievement of value for money through value engineering rather than on superficial cost cutting. Value management provides a central thread through a project, which binds the design and construction process firmly to your business needs.
Marketing Consultancy Services
By implementing streamline marketing processes, quantifiable campaigns and promotions, Hammond James Associates assists clients in making the most value for money within the client’s specification.