The Services that Harris Consulting provides is tailored to meet the clients best interests at the optimum cost. It is essential to us that we provide best value for money.
As and when required we supplement our in-house resources with highly skilled practitioners with whom we have developed a close working relationship over a number of years, and who have demonstrated a high level of expertise in the core disciplines provided by the company.
A proper Procurement Strategy is essential to ensure risk is apportioned to meet the planned objectives of the contracting parties. Harris Consulting’s experience and expertise in this area adds value and benefit to our clients – typically in the following areas:
Harris Consulting’s pre and post-contract commercial management service provides clients with the assurance that their commercial interests will be protected through the employment of dedicated and highly skilled surveyors and engineers.
Proper recording of the contract formation process and meticulous care in the production and checking of the contract documents for signature are essential.
As part of Harris Consulting’s commercial management service, personnel can be provided to carry out a specific short term task or a more long term commercial role.
Whether working on a short or long term commission, our quantity surveying service includes inter alia:
Contract formation and contract document production
Harris Consulting is regularly appointed to carry out contract audits on final accounts, contract administration and procedures and/or discrete areas of a particular contract.
In order to establish the true position – which will allow its client to make fully informed decisions – Harris Consulting specialises in carrying out:
In respect of any such changes, Harris Consulting specialises in:
Harris Consulting specialises in providing dispute resolution services and advice to the full spectrum of construction industry clients.
The Company’s combined wealth of knowledge, skill and experience is exemplary. It is supported by high calibre consultants, some of whom are dual qualified in the law or a legally related discipline, in addition to their basic construction related qualifications. We have experience of all major forms of contract, and particular expertise with respect to JCT, NEC and FIDIC contracts.
Our consultants manage and assist commissions under the guidance of the company’s directors, Michael and Malcolm Harris, who established the practice in 1997.
Michael Harris is one of the country’s leading quantum experts for M & E. Both directors are registered construction adjudicators: Malcolm Harris (RICS, RIBA, AICA) and Michael Harris (RICS)have been nominated to adjudicate on more than 250 disputes. In addition Harris Consulting has provided advice and/or represented parties in adjudication in well over 100 occassions.
The Company’s proven record of accomplishment in delivering a professional service to the highest standard has resulted in continuing and successful relationships with clients from all sectors of the engineering and construction industry – and we are proud to be associated with them.