Cost 2 Build combines the knowledge and skills of Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Management Construction into one business, so as to give customers a single point of reference for all their building needs. Where it is different to other businesses in the same field is that Cost 2 Build charge a set fee, and so have no interest in contractors increasing costs through add-ons. Not only this, but in fact where there is a saving on budget planned, this is split fifty-fifty with the client.
To understand the value of these two dimensions, one must keep in mind that in the normal process of starting with the architect, it’s not uncommon for budget to be exceeded even at this early stage. The same then happens when contractors do not, for whatever reason, deliver what was initially wanted, hence driving up costs.
Andy did a BSC honours in Quantity Surveying and having a bursary with Group Five he was involved in some big projects like Kings Park Stadium and Pool, and St. Anne’s Hospital.
What Andy likes most about the work is that it helps clients gain control over a situation where this is so variable. In fact, much of their work is project rescue, with all the distress that involves clients.
When not working Andy enjoys time with his wife, Belinda, 11 yr old son and 13 year old daughter. He enjoys mountain biking and has just begun indoor hockey which he says is great.
Headaches at work – peculiarly Andy said there were none – he really enjoys his work.
And what people don’t generally know about Andy is that he used to be a very good windsurfer, sailing for Natal and performing well at national level.
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