OTA eBrochure 02052016 (PDF)

MAY 2016

WHY DO YOU NEED
A QUANTITY SURVEYOR?
Almost everyone has wondered, “How
much would it cost to build a ...?”
Investing in the services of a
professional quantity surveyor gives
you a personal cost expert, passionate
about getting value for money and
delivering your project within budget.

OTA CONSULTING • 10 FACTS ABOUT US:
1 • Accuracy, reliability, timeliness and, of course, professional

high quality service is at our core.

2 • We come highly recommended. Most clients are referred

6 • There is no need to go elsewhere. We provide a complete

package with a full costing service, from preliminary
estimates and feasibility studies through to final valuation.

to us by other happy clients and because of these glowing
testimonials our client numbers have more than doubled in
the last three years!

7 • We invest in the very latest and most efficient technologies

3 • We’re really versatile: no job is too large or too little. Our

8 • We’re top of the class. We’re passionate about keeping up

experience ranges from small scale housing to
development of master plans for cities and hospitals.

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4 • We’re flexible. Integrating us from inception means we can

establish early budgets and designers can customise their
design plans to our costings.

5 • We’re honest. We won’t just advise on the expenses of

your proposed design but we’ll make you aware of any more
cost-effective alternatives.

to give you the most accurate, reliable, timely cost
management service possible.

to date with the ever-evolving construction industry.

9 • We love new technology. We’re constantly trying and

testing to improve our service accuracy. We’ve shortened
turnaround times by 60% and invested in fully integrated
platforms that let us explore the price of design options within
minutes.

10 • Industry leaders consider us experts. Our associates

have presented papers at the Institute of Surveyors of
Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean Procurement Institute.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Pre-contract stage - This can be as early as the ‘concept
design’ stage, before you even have all the details of the
project. Services we provide here include:
• Preliminary estimates: creation of budget estimates or ballpark
figures with limited design information.
• Cost planning and value engineering: development of the budget as
more information becomes available and the design advances.
• Bill of quantities: Confirmation of the budget with an estimate based
on detailed measurements so that you can feel secure moving forward
with your project.
• Advice on the appropriate tender procedures.
• Impartial recommendations on the most suitable contractor for the
project.
• Preparation and evaluation of tender documents to send to potential
contractors.
• Preparation of contract documents for signing by you and your
selected contractor(s).

Post-contract stage - This comes after you have engaged
a contractor. Services we provide here include:
• Valuation reports reflecting the work in progress.
• Cost reporting and monitoring for any changes in design.
• Recommendations for payments to the contractor.
• Review of and advice on any claims arising from the terms and
conditions of the contract e.g. an increase in contractor pricing,
delay-related costs, etc.
• Final accounting and project evaluation: development of reports calculating
and agreeing to any adjustments to determine the final payments.

BUT DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS

MARION VILA

www.themarionvila.com

A contemporary, eco-conscious design.

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Architect: Timothy & Mandilee Newton.
• Size: 3358 sq.ft.
• Floors: Two
• Features: Based upon open concept living space

on the ground floor with sleeping quarters atop
overlooking a swimming pool.

RESIDENTIAL

ST. JOSEPH
VILLAGE RESIDENCE
As featured in the New York Times.

• Architect:
GSAL Designs Ltd.
HTTP://GSALDESIGNS.COM
• Size: 8525 sq.ft.
• Floors: Two
• Features: Purposefully positioned on a slope, allowing a

vantage point from which to view the green spaces within
the beautifully landscaped 1.25 acre estate.

RESIDENTIAL

HDC
ADVENTURE
HOUSING
The balance of affordability and quality

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Size: 212 apartments, duplex and
townhouse units
• Features: A project of the Housing
Development Corporation.

RESIDENTIAL

SCOTIABANK
RENOVATION
STARLITE
With comfort and
service in mind.

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Size: 4,580 sq.ft. existing
spacevand 1,870 sq.ft.
acquired space
• Floors: Two

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ARIMA PLAZA
An international
experience with a local heart.

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Size: 27, 415 sq.ft.
Floors: Two
Construction: Structural steel
framed, glazed cladding

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