KSQS Company Profile (as a PDF) - Karl Slyne Quantity Surveyors

Karl Slyne Quantity Surveyors Ltd.
Chartered Quantity Surveyors Construction Cost Consultants

About KSQS
Established in 2006, KSQS offers quantity surveying with complete cost
management from feasibility studies right through to final account. Karl Slyne
has an Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying and is a Chartered Quantity
Surveyor being a professional member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors
and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Prior to founding KSQS, Karl
worked as associate director with two private practices in Cork for over 10 years.
The firm’s projects have ranged from General Building, Civil Engineering to Design & Build
projects. Clients have ranged from Government bodies to Developers and Private Clients.
Specific roles have included general Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Project Management
and Contract Administration. The practice comprises of three surveyors together with
administration staff.
Working in partnership to
deliver project success
KSQS provide an expert, reliable and personal service in
ensuring our clients get the best value for their money as
they make a construction investment, be it large or small. At
KSQS we work in partnership with our clients to fully understand their requirements, track the
achievement of these throughout the project and ultimately deliver a successful outcome.
We are a forward looking company committed to growing by
employing like minded highly qualified and motivated
professionals. Through constant research and continuous
professional development we are continually improving our service and can offer a wide range of
advice on innovative construction products and alternative procurement methods.
Through our experience, enthusiasm and adaptable approach we have become known for the
quality service and value for money we have and can achieve and have many repeat Clients as a
result. As a practice with relatively small overheads, it is well positioned to tender its services
competitively. KSQS continually aims to exceed client expectations. We hold ourselves
accountable for ensuring projects are managed within budget and program and apply learning
from one project to another. As a service company, our reputation is key to future business and
the quality of the service we offer is indicated by the repeat and new business we acquire.
The complexity of modern buildings contains the potential for significant cost overruns if they are
not carefully controlled. At every stage of the design and building process we maintain a rigorous
check of all expenditure, supplying regular all inclusive reports so that our clients always know
where they stand and how well they are keeping to the agreed budget. Our vigilance ensures that
deadlines are met without exceeding budget allowances.
Our Credentials
− Extensive Project and Industry Experience
− Tender & Contractual Procedures Experience
− Services Experience
− Information Technology proficient
− Professional Indemnity Insurance
− Long-standing Clients
− Knowledgeable attitude to Cost Control/Proactive
− Personal and Professional Service
Our reputation is key to
future business

Commercial Projects
− New Car Showrooms at EastGate, Little Island for Lee Garage
(€3.5m)
− Extension to Bishopstown Nursing Home, Waterfall, Cork (€2.5m)
− Mixed Commercial Development, Carrigaline, Co. Cork (€5m)
− Pavilion & Sports Hall, St. James GAA Club, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
(€1.5m)
− Office & Warehouse Facility Induchem Components, Carrigaline,
Co. Cork (€3m)
− Commercial Units at Ballyvolane Business Park (€1m)
Hotel & Leisure Projects
− New Spa & Leisure Centre, Radisson Hotel, Limerick (€2.5m)
− The Planet Leisure Centre, Blackpool, Cork (€12m)
− Renovation works and new balconies at the Inchydoney Lodge & Spa (€1.5m)
Pharmaceutical Projects
− Warehouse Extension, Janssen, Little Island, Co. Cork (€1.6m)
− Production Building Extension, Janssen, Little Island, Co. Cork (€2.0m)
Residential Schemes
− Woburn Court Apartment Development, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork (€1.6m)
− Apartment Development, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork (€3.5m)
KSQS Projects
− Works on various residential projects for Coleman Brothers, Castlelands Construction,
Fleming Construction, Dwyer Developments, Blackline Properties
One-Off Houses
− Private Dwelling in Glengarriff, Co. Cork (€1.3m)
− Private Dwelling & Gate Lodge, Fermoy, Co. Cork (€0.8m)
− New Deanery for St. Finbarrs Cathedral, Cork (€0.6m)
− Refurbishment & Extension to Charlemont House, Rochestown (€1m)
− Private Dwelling at Rochestown, Co. Cork (€0.7m)
− Private Dwelling at Abbeyview, Carrigaline, Co. Cork (€0.6m)
Design & Build Projects
− Irish Rail Portlaoise Traincare Depot (€26m)
− Commercial & Retail Development, Killarney (€1.5m)
− New Warehouse & Office Buildings, Dairymaster, Causeway, Kerry (€5m)
− Island Corporate Park, Little Island, Cork for Primeline Developments (€5m)
− Car Showrooms, Midleton for Nyham Motors (€2m)
Induchem Components, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Inchydoney Lodge & Spa
Abbeyview, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
St. Finbarrs Cathedral, Cork

KSQS Services
Quantity Surveying
KSQS will work closely with the client and design team at all stages of a project, from inception
and feasibility study to final account. We ensure that a realistic budget is established and lead the
tendering process, contract negotiation and preparation of contract documentation. During the
Pro-active approach to
cost control
design and construction phase we operate hands-on, on site
if appropriate, keeping the cost of the project within budget,
while still realizing client requirements and functionality. The
cost control services include preparing cost plans, preparing tender bills of quantities, cost
management, post contract works and negotiating final accounts, the aim being to provide the
best possible value for clients. We tailor our service to meet the particular needs and objectives
of each client and each project, but always strong interpersonal, negotiation and technical skills
are demonstrated.
Tendering Services for Builders
KSQS can be involved in your project from the quoting stage right through to final account. We
will advise you on the submission of the tender, we will negotiate on your behalf for the award of
the tender, and on successful award we will complete the monthly valuations, any variations and
claims on your behalf.
Project Management
Services for Builders include:
− Tendering and Pricing and budget estimates
− Interim Valuations/Progress Accounts
− Variation and claim formalization, submission and agreement.
− Final Accounts.
− Fully detailed programmes for submission with tenders.
− Cash Flow Forecasts
KSQS have considerable experience in project management, often combined with a quantity
surveying/cost management service. With a disciplined and driven project management
approach and strong interpersonal skills, we offer the right mix of a progressive and dynamic
team that has the strong backing of hands-on experience.
Disciplined and driven Project
This area of competence not only allows us to provide a Management approach
successful project management service but it also further
strengthens our quantity surveying service by giving us the knowledge and understanding of how
construction projects should be delivered and how costs are impacted on by their management.
KSQS project management service will lead the design team to enable successful completion,
realising clients’ requirements, on time and within budget.

Legal Disputes/Expert Witness
KSQS have extensive experience in expert witness and dispute resolution.
Our strong understanding of the construction contracts, costs and building
process leaves us well positioned to offer expert advice on a wide range of
legal issues.
We offer technical analysis of construction disagreements or disputes, on
cases ranging from disputes on residential buildings to large commercial
buildings. Our analysis is accompanied by practical, cost effective and
pragmatic advice to the client to ensure the swift - yet forensically thorough -
despatch of issues.
Loss Assessment/Insurance Re-instatement Valuations
KSQS provide a range of services in this area, including Loss Assessing, Claims Consulting
and Insurance Re-instatement Valuations. We will inspect the damage, compile a report for
your insurance company, liaise with their appointed loss adjuster and negotiate a settlement
satisfactory to you. KSQS can assist you in investigating, preparing and negotiating the best
possible settlement available within the highest professional standards applicable.
The fee we charge for the professional service we provide to you is a percentage of claim
settlement, agreed with you in advance and varies depending on the size of loss. In our
experience the amount of settlement we negotiate given our specialist ability will maximize your
entitlement within the terms of your insurance policy, or in the event of a third party claim,
within the Rules of Law applicable.
KSQS will compile your claim in a professional, transparent and cocoordinated
manner incorporating the various skills required for the
specific loss including quantity surveying, engineering, legal and
insurance expertise and to bring settlement to a speedy and cost
effective conclusion.
At KSQS we can also provide a reinstatement cost assessment carried out by a Chartered
Quantity Surveyor. Home insurance policies differ, some covering more than others; hence the
importance of examining your policy carefully and insuring for the correct amount.
Design and Build
KSQS Services
Design and Build or Design, Finance and Construct can provide a fast and competitive way of
delivering some projects. In such projects it is essential that the client has an independent
expert working for him, as well as the design team working for the contractor.
KSQS can act as 'Client Representative' or Project Manager on Design and Construction
projects and have considerable experience in setting up, negotiating, tendering and monitoring
such projects.

KSQS Services
Self Build/Private Dwelling Service
If you are considering building a new home it would be well worth
considering availing of all or part of our ‘Self-Build / Private
Dwelling Service’. This package can be tailored to suit whatever
stage you are currently at with your project whether it be preplanning,
pre-tender, tender assessment stage or even if
construction has commenced.
Building, renovating or extending your own house can be a very stressful and complicated project
to carry out. We provide a full range of quantity surveying services for our clients. Our primary
goal is to establish and meet our Client's objectives, employing a proactive approach to each
stage of the project - development process.
We control construction costs by accurate measurement of the work required, the application of
expert knowledge of costs and prices of work, labour, materials and plant required, an
understanding of the implications of design decisions at an early stage to ensure that good value
is obtained for the money to be expended.
Self Build/Private Dwelling Services include:
− Cost Budgets for new builds and extensions
− Budgets for mortgage/loan approval
− Project management
− Cash Flow Forecasts.
− Advice on project procedures
− Cost monitoring and control.
− Compilation of tenders to various trades
− Subcontractor, labour and materials breakdowns
− Procurement and evaluation.
− Advice on alternative construction methods and materials
− Monitor and report on the project costs.
− Fully detailed program of works.
− Monthly Valuations
− Costing Variations and changes to design and materials
− Materials Lists
You are very welcome to contact us to arrange an initial complimentary consultation to discuss
your project and priorities and the key areas that require your consideration if you wish to
establish and maintain a realistic budget for your project.

Bank Monitoring Reports
KSQS Services
Our experience in procuring many different building types in both the
public and private sector coupled with our strong understanding of the
construction contract and process places us a good position to closely
monitor construction projects on behalf of banks and other lending
institutions. As the project proceeds, KSQS can identify financial issues
at the earliest possible opportunity.
This service will ensure that the interests of the banks and other lending
institutions are protected during the course of the development process.
An Initial Feasibility Report will be prepared which will address issues such as building cost
provision, the building contract, performance bond, level of contingency, contract completion
dates, extent of PC and provisional sums.
A Monthly Financial Report will be submitted to the lending institution and this will review the
items covered in the initial report. The report will also address such issues as contract
variations, value of work completed, review of programme and any contractual claims.
KSQS liaise with the developer to discuss any discrepancies between actual performance and
planned performance on site and include a detailed report in the monthly financial report. Both
lenders and borrowers alike, appreciate the benefit of having a bank monitor who understands
clearly the interface between construction costs, project budgets and financial loan
agreements.
Part V Negotiations
The company has considerable experience in Part V cost submissions with different local
authorities, as well as preparing estimates for contractors. We also can advise in cases of
arbitration and litigation or contractual claims.
Our in-depth knowledge of house building costs and the Part V process ensures that we
achieve value for money. We aim to achieve the best possible value for each client in terms of
construction costs and our own fees. We are committed to professionalism and client
satisfaction.
The KSQS Approach for Project Success
− Co operation with all members of the project including design team and contractor.
− Non confrontational approach to benefit the project in the long term.
− Concern for all aspects of the project; design, functionality an costs.
− Good customer care approach; high visibility and availability to client.
− Thoughtful framing of contract documents; including minimizing PC sums and tendering all
main sub contract packages at same time as main contract.
− Accept ownership of the project with objective to deliver the tender and final cost for the
approved budget cost.

KSQS Services
− General Quantity Surveying Services
− Project Management
− Part V Negotiations
− Self-Build / Private Dwelling Package
− Legal Disputes/Expert Witness
− Bank Monitoring Reports
Karl Slyne Quantity Surveyors Ltd.
Cashel House, Estuary Business & Technology Park,
Carrigaline, Co. Cork
T: 021 4834656 E: info@ksqs.ie
F: 021 4377081 W: www.ksqs.ie
− Loss Assessing/Claims Consulting
− Insurance Re-instatement Valuations
− Development Appraisal/Feasibility Studies
− Conservation/Restoration
− Value Management / Value Engineering