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FAQ

How do I engage with Brew’s Practice?

Kindly get in touch by calling us or using our enquiry form. We will arrange a short meeting with you to discuss and make sure we have understood your needs and deliverables. We will check and clear any conflicts of interest before sending our proposal.

How much will it cost me to engage Brew’s Practice?

Our fee proposal is based on competitive market rates. It depends on the scope, project complexity and estimated time required to provide the service. We offer fixed fee or hourly rates for client-tailored cost estimating and dispute resolution and expert services. Please contact us for more details.

What are your terms of engagement?

The terms for engaging and appointing us is relatively simple and straightforward. Find a copy here for your reference. Alternatively, Brew’s Practice are happy to use client’s bespoke terms. We will request a copy for our review, discussion and eliminate any anomalies which are outside our PI insurance policy cover.

What information do I need to provide Brew’s Practice for cost estimating services?

The level and degree of accurate information required depends on where you are in the procurement and planning stage. Generally, we request for documents setting out the following information:

- client scope and design requirements
- outline or reference design drawings
- specification
- feasibility studies including ground investigation, design
- optioneering and assumptions, etc

We use request for information and clarification process to request further information where appropriate.

What information do I need to provide Brew’s Practice for expert services?

Generally, we request for documents setting out the following information:
- background information to project change and claim including notices, correspondences, etc
- contract agreement, mostly interested in relevant parts such as scope, pricing and programme documents
- progress reports, programme updates, meeting minutes, daily activity records, cost information, etc

We use request for information and clarification process to request further information where appropriate.

Can you make a start if I do not have all the information readily available?

Yes. We are flexible in our approach, proactive and considerate to help our client achieve their urgent needs. We use reasonable endeavours to make progress on the instructed work while identify any parts subject to further information from client.

Do you maintain confidentiality and avoid conflict of interest in the services you provide?

Yes. We check and clear any conflicts before commencing any client-instructed work. We request and adhere to non-disclosure agreement to ensure privacy and confidentiality is always maintained.

How long does it take to provide cost estimate for a major infrastructure construction project?

It depends on availability and maturity of the client information supplied to us. Generally, we target completing cost estimate for major infrastructure projects between 8 and 12 weeks assuming required information is promptly made available and fixed. We always discuss and agree with our client the specific delivery times for our services.

How long does it take to provide an independent delay and quantum expert report?

It depends on complexity of the case, availability and useability of client information, response time to further information and clarification requests. Generally, we target completing our technical analysis and independent expert reports within 4 weeks assuming required information is promptly made available. We always discuss and agree with our client the specific delivery times for our services.