Our project management, cost management and other construction management services are provided by Tropus & Spicer, a wholly owned subsidiary of guildhouse.

Formed by the merger of two well established practices, Tropus & Spicer provides depth and breadth of experience across a wide range of construction disciplines and sectors.

Services cover all stages of a project from inception to completion and throughout the building life cycle.

Project Management

  • Assembling and co-ordinating professional teams
  • Management of construction projects
  • Programming and resourcing
  • Construction contract advice and contract administration
  • Management of the procurements of the Works

Architecture

  • Feasibility studies
  • Space planning
  • Estate planning
  • Submissions for outline and detailed planning consent
  • Detailed design development and specifications
  • Design management and quality control
  • Site monitoring

Cost Management

  • Cost estimates, modelling and detailed cost planning
  • Benchmarking and cost data
  • Procurement advice
  • Valuations and cash flows
  • Measurement
  • Value management, including whole life costing
  • Value engineering
  • Change and risk management

Project Monitoring and Troubleshooting

  • Due diligence services
  • Project risk assessment
  • Programme analysis
  • Third party liaison (fund, tenants and adjoining owner)
  • Change control management
  • Reporting and inspection against approvals
  • Monitoring of certificate of practical completion
  • Identification of defects and close-out reporting
  • Resolution of post completion snagging and defects
  • Independent tester services

    • CDM Co-ordination/Health & Safety

    • Advice, checks and implementation