Advisory Services

Project and Contract Administration

Are you concerned that your current project won’t be within budget? Or are you facing issues with your building services but you’re unsure where the problems lie? We assist clients with projects and act as a mediator between contractors and end clients to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standard, within budget, and on time. We also help Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors with contract administration, producing design, specifications and contractor reviews. Whether as a client about to embark on a project, or a contractor involved in site works, or a quantity surveyor planning for the budget of upcoming project works, our qualified team can guide you through the process to achieve your goals.

Our services include:

Production of design specifications and drawings
Performance specifications
Visual and intrusive Condition Surveys
Statutory authority liaison
Feasibility studies and reports
Engineering Calculations
Troubleshooting
Procurement and Tender Analysis
Project monitoring to ensure that final product is delivered to meet the client’s brief and specification
Advisory Services on costs, programme advice, quality control and health & safety
Contract dispute resolution
Full design, tender documentation
Building lighting design
Condition Dilapidation Reports
SPOF analysis
Plant Asset Management
Life cycle of plant analysis

Building Services Design Check

We assess whether your current concepts and project specifications are buildable, and respond by providing workable, cost-effective design solutions. It is often the case that these issues are discovered later down the line.

We will produce a report outlining a summary, introductions, method and approach, data gathering, photographic evidence of the condition, proposed recommendations and conclusions.

The benefit of our proposed report enables notice to be given to the landlords to correct the installations at their costs, and to seek a way of understanding the potential costs to you.

The report outlines an executive summary, introductions, method and approach, data gathering, photographic evidence of the condition and proposed recommendations and conclusions.

With KIPO, you can expect an experienced group of engineers who understand the consequences of electrical services failing, compromising safety and daily operations over time.

What we provide >

Electrical review of the project specifications and drawings
Pre-tender, tender and post-tender checks
Proposed corrective actions
Budget cost estimates to repair the design assessment
O&M Manual Reviews
The suitability of services prior to handover
Condition survey reports
Review on remaining life expectancy

Completeness of the commissioning and certifications
Maintainability
Visual condition report of the services
Function of the fire systems
Potential disruption after handover
Defects lists
Comments and suggestions on energy efficiency
Building survey and report
Budget cost estimates for system or service repairs

Electrical Systems Reviews

We are frequently commissioned to undertake technical reviews for poorly designed or installed electrical systems. We offer constructive resolutions and comments to assist our clients and project managers.

We are also commonly requested to take a look at electrical designs and objectively fault find problems, with reports giving our methodology and approach when identifying solutions.

Once identified we will offer the solutions that will not inhibit client operations where possible

What we provide >

Record Drawing Technical Review and Replacements
Substation sizing and suitability reviews
Switchgear replacement projects
Electrical wiring upgrade or replacement projects
Continuity of Power or Single point of failure assessments
Fault finding survey work
O&M Manual Reviews
Testing, Commissioning and Witnessing
Power Quality Survey work
Meter Management and Electrical Load assessments

Electrical project upgrades where client power must remain on
Hot cable and remaining life expectancy reviews
Breakers always tripping survey
Latent/Patent defects reviews
British Standard Compliance checks
Budget cost estimates for repairs
Review remaining on life expectancy
Visual Surveys of the electrical services at existing buildings
Technical reviews of third party designs
On-site witnessing of third party testing & commissioning
Review remaining on life expectancy

KIPO has a track record of delivering detailed, sustainable designs that are fit for purpose, incorporating efficiency, comfort and minimising carbon emissions.

At KIPO, we have a reputation for innovative design and technical solutions and we always take a considerate approach to advise on low-energy designs and energy-efficient systems.

Our specialist team work closely with clients to understand their aspirations and budgets, whilst also offering advice on the quality, condition and development feasibility of a project. It’s our attention to detail, combined with our breadth of skills that sets us apart, and this means that we can keep our clients satisfied as well as providing solutions that are delivered reliably and cost-effectively.

As power engineers, we’ve worked on an extensive range of projects covering mission-critical facilities, Olympic sports venues and hotels. KIPO have the knowledge and experience within this field to fully understand and apply relevant technologies to your building. We are regularly asked to survey buildings to identify whether building design and energy-saving solutions implemented work. This involves conducting a technical review of contractors’ proposals, regular inspections of the works and witnessing and snagging of the installations.

Detailed engineering made simple.

We take pride in our high-quality drawing production to RIBA stage 4. With the production of BIM designs, we encourage a collaborative approach, allowing it to develop with confidence and preventing costly mistakes down the line.

With every drawing that we produce, we ensure that all engineering plans are communicated with stakeholders and accurately documented so that our clients can make informed decisions.

Our drawings are produced in the latest AutoCAD, REVIT/BIM software to meet the requirements of a project.