National Trust Property Refurbishment, Wimborne
Ashington Hill Provided:
- Quantity Surveying
- Commercial Management
- Cost Reporting and Forecasting
- Valuation and Payment Applications
- Subcontract Procurement Support
- Variation Management
- Change Control
- Final Account Management
Project Overview
Ashington Hill provided Quantity Surveying and commercial management services on behalf of the principal contractor for the construction and refurbishment works at Crab Farm, Dorset.
The project involved the transformation and enhancement of a high quality private residential property, incorporating extensive refurbishment works, structural alterations, specialist glazing packages and bespoke construction elements. The development required careful management of cost, procurement and commercial risk throughout the construction phase to ensure the successful delivery of the client’s vision.
Ashington Hill supported the contractor throughout RIBA Stage 5, providing commercial oversight and cost control from construction commencement through to project completion.
The Challenge
The project involved a number of bespoke construction elements and high quality finishes, requiring close commercial management throughout delivery.
Key project challenges included:
- Coordination of specialist glazing and façade elements
- Management of design development during construction
- Procurement of bespoke materials and specialist subcontractors
- Cost control within a live construction environment
- Commercial management of instructed variations
- Programme and procurement coordination
- Maintaining quality standards while managing project budgets
As is common with high end residential projects, the development evolved throughout construction, requiring robust commercial processes to manage change and maintain budget visibility.
Our Approach
Ashington Hill worked closely with the contractor and wider project team to provide ongoing commercial support throughout the construction phase.
Our services included:
- Preparation and management of interim applications for payment
- Assessment and administration of subcontractor accounts
- Cost reporting and forecasting
- Management of project variations and change events
- Procurement support and package reviews
- Monitoring project expenditure against approved budgets
- Commercial risk management
- Final account preparation and negotiation
Particular attention was given to the management of specialist glazing and bespoke construction packages, ensuring that commercial implications were identified and managed proactively throughout the project.
Outcome
Ashington Hill provided comprehensive commercial management support throughout the delivery of the project, helping the contractor maintain control of project costs while managing the complexities associated with a bespoke residential development.
Our involvement enabled:
- Effective cost control
- Improved commercial visibility
- Robust variation management
- Enhanced subcontractor account administration
- Accurate forecasting and reporting
- Strong commercial support through to final account
Client Benefits
- Effective commercial management
- Improved cost certainty
- Robust change control procedures
- Enhanced cost reporting and forecasting
- Professional subcontract account management
- Strong contractual and commercial oversight
- Support throughout a complex residential construction project
Project Confidentiality
This project was delivered under a confidential appointment. Certain information, including the client identity, contract value and detailed project scope, have been omitted due to confidentiality agreements and non disclosure obligations.
Further project information can be provided where appropriate as part of a formal tender, framework submission or client appointment process.
About Ashington Hill
Ashington Hill is a RICS regulated Chartered Construction Consultancy providing Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Contract Administration, Employer’s Agent and Commercial Management services.
We support contractors, developers and private clients across residential, heritage, commercial and refurbishment projects throughout Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and the wider South of England, helping clients manage risk, control costs and successfully deliver construction projects from inception through to completion.