At ME Construction we understand the importance to the Client and benefit to the project of maximising the period prior to the start of any project. We employ a dedicated manager to ensure all the pre-contract functions are executed in an expeditiously, including:

• Development of the tender programme into a buildable construction programme
• Production of the procurement schedule and strategy
• Completion of the logistics plan including access, egress, material movement & waste disposal
• production of detailed scaffold and temporary electrics schedules
• Obtaining, in a timely manner, the scaffold & hoarding license, road closures and parking suspensions
• Provision of build-ability advice
• Design development and advice
• Cost planning, control and benchmarking
• Early key specialist subcontractor involvement

On pre agreed dates ME Construction will meet with the Client appointed Quantity Surveyor to agree the monthly valuations. We will in advance agree the format of the valuations. Each interim valuation will be accompanied by an estimated rolling final account, providing the Client and team with accurate regular forecasts.

We realise that in order for a project to be a success it needs to have a clearly defined method and sequence of works which can be easily monitored by all, to this end we provide a detailed yet simple to use and easy to follow construction programme. This programme is communicated to all the relevant parties.

Our primary objectives of cost control are to:

• Keep the relevant parties informed at all stages, of the cost to date and forecast the projected out turn cost
• Identify early variations to the contract and advise on any time/cost implications promptly

Solid relationships can only be achieved if all team members believe they can operate in an open forum in a fair and reasonable manner, where the key criteria are the client's project objectives.

Our rolling Final Account is issued monthly, ensuring the design team and client are fully aware of the intended out-turn cost of the scheme. This ensures that the agreement of the Final Account shortly after Practical Completion.

The aim is to ensure, with clear and regular communication, resolution of all commercial aspects of the project. The procedures identified above for cost and change control, together with good regular communication between all parties, ensure swift agreement of the Final Account.

We employ specialist subcontractors whom the management team have known and worked with over a number of years. These specialist contractors are involved at an early stage to provide programme and buildability advice.

Our approach to projects has always been to operate as an integral member of the team. We are approachable, open, flexible and have a ‘can do’ attitude. We have within our business over 100 years of cumulative experience which stretches across all areas of the industry and in particular high quality Refurbishment and Conservation. This provides Clients with the following benefits:

• Quality proven supply chain
• Financial stability and strength
• Selected staff with proven track records
• Experience of the various procurement options
• Value engineering
• Innovative approach

We implement our own quality management system which is monitored throughout all management levels of the Company and is consistent with the ISO9001, ME Construction are ISO9001 accredited.

We are committed to providing a quality service to both the client and the end user. Drawing on our many years of service we are used to dealing with the problems that arise, we feel that we have come across most problems and have successfully resolved these in the past. We have learnt from these, invaluable lessons and have progressed to a position that we can deal successfully with most, if not all, of these common problems efficiently.

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ME Construction has achieved ISO 14001 accreditation. Our Environmental Management System (EMS) details 4 of the key areas that we manage:

• Energy Efficiency
• Procurement
• Waste Management
• Internal Company Procedures

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