ABOUT US
Welcome to Construction Support Services
We are a practice who specialise in the construction process from inception to completion specialising mainly in a commercial management and support service.
We have resources which can assist any client on any project:
– Employers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers.
We have experience in all construction areas:
– Commercial, Residential, Civil, Services, Leisure, Retail, Repairs and Maintenance
To be a leading quantity surveying and project management consultancy, recognized for our exceptional expertise, commitment to quality, and unwavering dedication to delivering successful outcomes for our clients. We strive to continuously innovate and provide sustainable solutions that contribute to the growth and development of the construction industry.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive quantity surveying and project management services that exceed client expectations and maximize project value. Through our deep industry knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and effective project controls, we aim to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
We are committed to building strong and enduring relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs, and tailoring our services to suit their specific requirements. We foster a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery and successful outcomes.
We invest in our team, attracting and retaining top talent in the fields of quantity surveying and project management. Our professionals are equipped with the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies to optimize project performance, mitigate risks, and deliver value-driven solutions.
As a socially responsible organization, we embrace sustainability principles, promoting environmentally friendly practices and striving for resource efficiency in all our projects. We aim to make a positive impact on the communities in which we operate, fostering economic growth and leaving a lasting legacy through our work.
Ultimately, our goal is to be the trusted partner of choice for quantity surveying and project management services, offering unmatched expertise, exceptional service, and a relentless commitment to client satisfaction.
Andrew Bower has over 42 years experience in the Construction industry working for both consultancy, contracting and sub contracting organisations. Initially trained as a Quantity Surveyor working for a private surveying practice in London where he obtained good basic surveying experiences Andrew now has a wide variety of experience in almost every sector of the construction industry and specialises in Risk Management, Procurement, Dispute Resolution and Avoidance and regularly utilises interactive white boards as an effective commercial management too.
Andrew then joined a private practice in South Wales and gained experience within the local authority sector. He then joined a local authority working on substantial house modernisation schemes. It was during this period that he gained experience in claims and disputes. Andrew then worked as a freelance surveyor for a wide variety of clients utilising his experience from previous years. He then worked for a large contracting organisation in South Wales on large extremely complex projects. He then joined a large Canadian construction management contractor and led the commercial management team constructing a new facility at a leading UK car manufacturer.
Andrew furthered his experience working for ground work contractors, demolition contractors, fit out contractors and other sub-contractor.
Andrew then continued his work overseas in the Middle East in KSA and Qatar gaining valuable experience working on Hotels, Port Facilities and Red Sea Gigaprojects.
He now specialises in:
- Extension of time and loss/ expense claims
- Dispute Avoidance, Mediation, Resolution and Effective Negotiation;
- Detailed delay analysis,
- Formal disputes, adjudication and arbitration; and the support to litigators in civil proceedings,
- Construction Project Management,
- Construction Management,
- Package Management,
- Final account, budget control, team building and management, project planning, and implementing solutions to improve business efficiency, with a proven ability in project management activities.